From Beba Tinney

Remember the surprise when you were a teen,
A new addition to the Stringer team.
Once again, you had to be the big brother.
Did you ask, “What were you thinking, Mother?”
As you were deciding life’s path you would take,
Here was the sister to cause you headache!
Embarrassing moments she loved to provide
Especially to you and your soon-to-be bride!
She rode on your shoulders and took piggy-back rides
She drove you crazy, but you took it in stride.
You taught her manners and how to have class
Even though she was a pain in your ass!
You taught her these things like no other,
‘Cause you knew you couldn’t count on the other two brothers!
Yes, it is I, the fifth of the bunch
Here to say, “Thank you, and I love you so much.”

Happy 65th Birthday! I love you,
Beba