Bruce Feiler - Where God Was Born, Abraham, Walking The Bible

Happy Birthday, Nanny
Thursday, February 15, 2007

My daughters turn 22 months today. They received an unexpected gift this morning from their grandfather, my Dad, who sent the following email to them and to their seven- and four-year old cousins.

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Dear Max, Hallie, Tybee and Eden --------- Your great-grandmother -- Aleen Helen Wolf (Feiler) was born exactly 100 years ago today on February 15, 1907 at 212 West Harris Street in Savannah, Georgia. You will never be able to meet her, but I believe you all reflect her heritage. You share her vitality in body, mind and spirit. Your obvious love of learning reflect her strong commitment to education thru study and teaching. I hope that you will also grow to appreciate some of her beliefs which she would have wanted you to value - such as: keep the family strong, always find a place for religion in your life and be prepared to sacrifice for the future. She would have counseled you to carefully evaluate risks, but never avoid the well-considered new venture. Many of the extraordinary strengths and significant lessons of her life have been passed to you through her children and grandchildren. You can honor her memory by the decisions you make in your lives. Love, Papa

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