II ‣ forever young.

Year Two, I crafted Kennedy's scrapbook around the lyrics to Rod Stewart's, "Forever Young". And when I hear that song, my mind goes back to Tallahassee: We're on the backroads of Southwood - I'm sitting shotgun, in a convertible full of kids, each belting out words they can't quite appreciate, loudly from the backseat. I remember getting this picture snapped - our matching Guess dresses; her barely-there pigtails and my Rachel-cut. Two years old, and what a personality. Twenty-two, and wondering how I'd best guide her.

May peace be with you down every road you roam. And may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from home. And may you grow to be proud, dignified and true. And do unto others as you'd have done to you. Be courageous and be brave. And in my heart you'll always stay, Forever young.

May good fortune be with you; may your guiding light be strong, Build a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabond. And may you never love in vain. And in my heart you will remain, Forever young.

And when you finally fly away, I'll be hoping that I served you well. For all the wisdom of a lifetime, no one can ever tell.

But whatever road you choose, I'm right behind you win or lose, Forever young.

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