The Bowen Knot ⌘: 2021

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Danielle

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Danielle

To: Danielle Maria Bowen or Danielle Maria Sharkey

Danielle, Wow! Your sixteen already! Time seems to crawl at your age but believe me, as your father, I feel like you were just one a few days ago.

As I constantly lament, I wish I had the ability to be in your life and see you experience the milestones in your life. You deserve better.

Maybe you will see this and decide to get in touch. Please, please do it. I don’t have control to contact you at this time. Your mom has not kept in touch and that has hurt me that’s for sure but she has hurt you far more.

I hope your birthday is a fantastic day for you sweetheart. Have a happy cake day and know I love and miss you very much!

Love, Daddy & Your StepMom Heather

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Happy 50th Birthday, Heather Yvonne Bowen

It’s your birthday, but I’m the lucky one,
Every day, I indulge in the gift of you.
Your smile still blows me away…
Your happiness means the world to me,
Yes, I enjoy the gift of you.
Your birthday simply magnifies what I feel
and how much I appreciate
what we share
Nothing compares
So, On your special day, I thank you.
Thank you for what you gave to me.
You fill me up and make me whole.
There is no gift in the world
more precious than you..
Happiest Birthday Sweetheart…

- Dan H. Bowen

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Happy 12th Birthday, Emma Erin Bowen (possibly Sharkey)

Emma, wow! Your 12th birthday?! Where did the time go? You were just a little baby just a few days ago, it seems. I pray your birthday was a blast! I hope you had a party filled with friends and good times. I think of you and your sister every day. I miss you both very much! Love, Dad and Heather

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The Bowen Knot - Shamrock Rating System

One Shamrock: This indicates the worst service possible. If awarded, it means we would never EVER use the service again. If it was a food establishment the food was barely editable. This means a complete fail with little to no redeeming features. We will never go there ever again.

Two Shamrocks: This is a service that we might consider using again to give it a second chance. But, the experience that we had would normally cause us to award one shamrock if not for some key redeeming features. If it was a food establishment the food was okay, but still sub-par. We didn't like the food. Serious room for improvement exists.

Three Shamrocks: Normal middle of the road service. We might have had some bad or some good but they were offset somewhat. This is service we would use again but we will look for a better provider. If it was a food establishment the food was good. We like it and will return. There might be room for things to get better but it is still a decent meal.

Four Shamrocks: Great service. This is a definitive repeat for us. We like a lot about the service and recommend it. If it was a food establishment the food was excellent. We liked it a lot. We like the place enough to return frequently. There are very few detractors.

Five Shamrocks: Outstanding service. This is service that treats us above and beyond what we think we deserve. We consider this what we would want to find all the time and what we hope all service providers would want to obtain. If it was a food establishment the food was perfect. No issues whatsoever. We loved it and would eat there everyday.