“Be Like Mitch Day”

Thursday, May 15^th, 2008

Help us celebrate mitchell’s birthday in a special way this year.  Grab a friend and do one or more of the following:

   Wear blue, swim, ride a skateboard or bike; play baseball, football or basketball.; Watch America’s Funniest Videos, play a video game (just about any will do), Eat Sonic popcorn chicken or a Mc Donald’s plain hamburger, enjoy any type of sour candy, McDonald’s M&M McFlurry or Braum’s well done fries;  Eat at San Marcos; Befriend someone new and hang out with your family.

In memory of Mitchell Graham Whitaker

Go mitch go!

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Happy Birthday Mitchell

15 May 2008

(courtesy of GranBobby)

On this special day, when we celebrate your birth,

You’re now home in Heaven; we’re still here on Earth.

My, how our lives have changed, in the span of one short year.

Forgive us if we pause at times to wipe away a tear.

Although we won’t hear your voice, or see your smiling face;

We cling to precious memories that Time cannot erase.

We see you in the batter’s box, swinging for a hit.

We see you on the pitcher’s mound, the ball within your mitt.

We see you diving for the catch that gave your team the win.

We see you in your Yankees’ cap with that ever-present grin.

We see you after a base path collision, a dirty bruise upon your cheek.

We see you at the post-game “wrap” as Dad and Coach Hawes speak.

We see you on the diving board as you do a forward flip.

We see you on the “monkey bars” as you strive to keep your grip.

We see you on the tee box as you launch a long, straight drive.

We see you as you sink a putt and give a big “high five.”

We see you chase after your ball and get hit by an errant shot.

We see you cry a little bit but play on despite the knot.

We see you in the wheelbarrow, laughing at your first wild ride.

We see you scrambling up and down the Little Tykes red slide.

We see you at The Ballpark as you watch the Rangers play.

We see you cuddling baby Max on his first Memorial Day.

We see you with Sean Kelley, Hugo The Hornet, and Chris Paul.

We see you standing next to Shaq, thinking “Wow, that guy IS TALL!”

We see you at morning “Roundup”, honored by “Sir Knight.”

We see you at Geography Bowl, answering the questions right.

We see you playing “hoops” in the league at BFC.

We see you dribble, fake, and score, and run the court with glee.

We see you at the OU camp as you field and ‘Let It Fly.”

We see you sprinting at full speed to catch those balls so high.

We see you at the OU Clinic with Coaches Stoops and Golloway.

We see you at the table as you bow your head and pray.

We see you posing at “Blue Tee”, fishing vest and walking stick.

We see you wield your Snoopy rod and show us casting tricks.

We see you playing your PSP with those lightning-quick fingers.

We see you roll with laughter at the mention of “we-B-slinger.”

We see you on July 4^th, leading the “Grandkids Parade.”

We see you lying in the hammock, resting in the shade.

We see you and Miss Meredith at the old house on Sue Lane.

We see you hunting Easter eggs or gazing at the rain.

We see you in your “Tigger suit” and “Spiderman” PJs.

We see you as the “Incredible Hulk”, oh yes, those were the days.

We see you with Meredith, Gracy, and Davis, frolicking in the pool.

We see you chasing “Mac Dog” after coming home from school.

We see you watch the “Weather Channel”, alert for any warnings.

We see you coming down the hall for breakfast in the mornings.

Yes, we see you in so many ways, our love for you still glows.

And, come what may, we’ll always say, “Forever, Go Mitch Go.”