It was Sunday, February 27, 2005. I was at the site in Walderston where our new home was under construction. Hiolyn and the children, Dahlia and Kayan, had returned home to Kingston the previous night. Round about mid afternoon I received a telephone call from Hiolyn in which she informed me that Dahlia was having a head ache and was vomiting.

As I write this post, Dahlia is preparing to go to school this morning. She now attends Victor Dixon High School in Mandeville. Some four years ago Dahlia began to show severe symptoms of neurological and cognitive deficiencies. In March 2005 following a CT scan she was diagnosed with hydrocephaly and brain tumor.

Let us all join in wishing Dahlia all the best on her birthday. We know difficult the road has been for her but as we share her joy on reaching another milestone we pray and wish for her continued fortitude as she grows from strength to strength Happy birthday Dahlia!

         In my Mid-term exams, I passed two (2) subjects. They are, History and Geography. In Geogaphy, I have learnt about the world. I have learned about the continents, oceans and the islands around the world. In History, I learnt about the tanios, the mayans and the Caribs.Tanio means good and noble. They were also peaceful. The caribs were war-like. The Maya built over 100 cities and they worshipped 166 gods.

In Women's 100 metres, Shelly-Ann Fraser, came first. She was jumping for joy! She won a gold medal. Sherone Simpson and Kerrone Stewart came second.They each won a silver medal. So, instead of bronze, a silver medal was awarded! Go, Jamaica, GO!

The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, ran the 100-metre race and won a medal! Micheal Frater tried his best.  Asafa Powell came fifth. At Beijing, they were about 91,000 people stunned to see this "supper man" soar to the finish! Other people were hugging and kissing him. Usian Bolt also did a Jamaican dance to represent Jamaica. I am happy for Usain Bolt. He shows that we can acheive our goals. I hope Usain Bolt will continue to do his best. His new world record now is 9.69 seconds.

Wednesday ,August 6 , 2008,was Independence Day. In the mourning we had devotion. We had plaintain, callaloo, fritters and bread for breakfast. For dinner, we had stew peas and rice.I watched the Independence program on TvJ. I heard some songs that I like.This day was terrific. I love Jamaica because it is completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, has reggea and it is my country. Jamaica has many athletes. Our Motto is  " Out of Many,One People ".    

 Friday,June 13,I played a game called Bocci at the Special Olympic Games.I won second place, a silver medal!I enjoyed the day! The day was hot though.I enjoyed playing my event.I enjoyed my lunch.I also took a walk.Later on in the day,I got patty with a jelly donut.The day was wonderful.

Would you believe it? Its been 27 yrs!

Happy birthday Alwin