Blackwood ‘Woody’ Ulman Jones turned 13 this week. As part of his celebration we share this piece from our family hearth.
Listen to the audio (5 mins).
Read the text.
And, from our archives, watch Patrick’s A poem for Zephyr on his 14th birthday.
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Loving words of wisdom on a very special birthday. Happy birthday to you Woody. With much love, Ali and Richard xx
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happy birthday woody
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what a perfect love letter describing a true gift to life – happy birthday Woody
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Ohhh what words from father to son – they are healing balm for us all – dearest Woody your presence is such a gift – keep being you! Sending love across the hills of Djaara Country x trace
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Happy birthday Woody🎊 ☀️!!!!
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Hard-won wisdom shared with love. These are indeed tough years ahead for a young man – but Woody’s roots are deep and he will grow strong and true.
Thanks Matthew!
Happy birthday, Woody! Much love. Glen. X
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Happy birthday to a natural young man who knows deeply his nature
I have enjoyed seeing the glorious smile on your face but also the look of deep concentration as you take in and feel your world around you. You are a gift to us all
And thank the ancestors who were wise to raise you this way
To all the family
I look upon you and wish so much that I and others could live this more simple way
Thanks Nico!
Happy birthday, Woody! You are an amazing role model to other young people. Big love from Dianne and José.
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Happy birthday Woody !!!
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A beautiful, heartfelt message for a beautiful, beautiful boy. Happy birthday, Woody!!!
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What beautiful & wise words Patrick!
Happy Birthday Woody!!
Enjoy the moment!
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Happy Birthday Woody,
We hope you take these kind and sage words of your loving father to heart and into your mind.
And keep batting. I think I told you of my favourite Billy Bragg lyric, “…there is nothing as a ball hit firmly and to square…”—though to practice that you may need to move the string from the porch!
Love and best wishes on this day,
The Heenan Doherty clan
Thanks Darren and Lisa!