Jude Nathan Tomlin, in Vancouver, at 5 years of age
A gentle but strong, kind and generous, son came to this Earth 29 years ago today, at 1:42 on a radiant Sunday afternoon. Jude Nathan Tomlin — DJ, musician, chef extraordinaire, student, and participant in Vancouver’s burgeoning construction industry — completes college work in International Business this summer, following which he will traverse the globe.
The picture you see of Jude, above, is reflective of the serious, yet optimistic and happy-go-lucky young man you would meet today.
At his birth, Cathy (Jude’s mom) captured her feelings surrounding Jude coming to this Earth. Next year, VanRamblings will see if we can present Cathy’s reflections of that very special mid-Spring day. As for me, his father, being present at his birth, and ‘catching’ Jude as he emerged from his mother’s womb, has proved to be the single most spectacular moment of my time on this Earth. In the intervening years to the present, Jude has for us been a source of joy and love, great and full of wonderment.
Today, we celebrate the anniversary of Jude’s birth. Happy 29th Birthday, Nathan. We love you.
