Happy Birthday Dear Jaap!
It's a shame that everyone and everything that's 70 years old is nowhere near as loving, kind, wise, gentle and inspirational as you.
But at least we have you.
Jaap will be in the Netherlands for the next two weeks and his computer will have a mid-life renovation during that time, so he and I will not be available. Jaap will be back on May 11th, 2015. In urgent cases you can contact his daughter Femke.
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . She will know where I am.
On May 14 Jaap will be at this wonderful age, as he is ageless and feeling like an 18 year young human being. Help him celebrate this wonderful day.
Lang Zal Hij Leven
Nu je 70 jaar bent
wordt je door Jakob geëerd
die jou in al die jaren
steeds meer wijsheid zag vergaren
je richt nu je aandacht
op de tijd die vóór je ligt
je geniet met vreugde van het leven
je kleinkinderen zingen luidskeels
Lang zal hij Leven
Long may he live
Now that you're 70 years
you will be honored by Jakob
who saw you all these years
amass more and more wisdom
Now focus your attention
on the time that lies ahead of you
you enjoy joy of life
your grandchildren are singing at the top of their voice
Long may he live