Personally Speaking~Papa Gaetano ~ By Mary Bohling

 

Did you sense, Papa Gaetano, as you held your precious little son on your shoulders, that someday he would be loved by thousands of people around the world for his talent, his humility, and graciousness?

Could you have imagined that he would spread the knowledge of the beauty of Italy and its bel canto music across the globe?

Could you have dreamed that your love and care in the raising of this child would ultimately result in a relationship with him that would grow even stronger as he grew up and went out on his own to pursue a life changing career that would include your participation?

Did you know how important you would be to him and to his future?

I guess you must have, because you have nurtured him, loved him and given him the opportunities that were needed in preparing for what was to come.

You have taught him to be kind and generous, to be loving to children and old folks alike…to be humble in the presence of adoring fans, and especially to love and cherish God and family.

Good job, Gaetano….good job well done.

Mary