Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -

Our beloved youngest daughter Shana Aubrey

(endearingly called “Shayne Punim”)

still feels under the weather,

with symptoms centered around gastrointestinal tract,
though she lives in Bend, Oregon

(experienced her pseudo autonomy
before she completed eighteen Earth orbitz

approximately three and a half years ago).

Said healthy apple of mine (myopic) eye

begat between me and thine married mate

conceived approximately late April/early May

nineteen ninety eight

lived with my youngest sister,

whose husband George Andrew Dunning

both willingly, readily and eagerly

accepted role as proxy parents

while the child we bore

matriculated (methinks -

but don't quote me) – as sophomore

at Redmond Efficiency Academy

whereat high school diploma she acquired.

Near impossible mission to track her down
plus this papa desists unnecessarily intruding

aware how he never healthily underwent

loosed apron strings, but overstayed his welcome

never choosing apropos time

regarding painfully breaking home ties.

Sadness manifested nsync with empty nest syndrome

I rarely succumb, whereby sentimental bouts

finds yours truly reminiscing father daughter bonding

less infrequent episodes getting teary eyed

versus managing to converse with progeny

on adult level, nevertheless vicariously

feeling despair when thee aforementioned offspring
when she describes being physically unwell
with abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea...

ultrasound hinted her malady

inherited courtesy the missus
namely Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Her psychological and social progress phenomenal
since being biologically gifted to us
February 4th, 1999

diagnosed with developmental delay

(more specifically high functioning asperger syndrome
closest affliction to garner medical coverage)

nothing short of an amazingly graceful

metamorphosis from irascible toddler

to mild mannered young lass

hmm... okay a few bumps along figurative road

when above named girl afforded us challenges

preceding maturation and eventual bonhomie

especially when late blooming darling

manifested cognitive faculties

(albeit acquired abilities fraught with challenge).

Appreciation abounds for extensive intervention
Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Intermediate Unit
marks commencement where flesh and blood
(concerning mine and the missus begat)
bundle of pride and joy

despite tasked with being legal guardians.