I am of the Baby Boomer generation, born after the end of WWII. The doctor came to our house and delivered me on a Sunday morning. My father, who was a pastor, went on to church and preached his morning sermon, even though his wife was in labor. I waited to come into the world until he got back home. As a result, Sunday dinner was a little late. Being the son of a preacher and his wife, my parents named me, Dwight, after a great preacher of the day, Dwight L. Moody.
Which Dwight?
When I was born to my parents delight
With great excitement they named me Dwight
Flemish in origin for blond or white
I don’t think that thought ever came to light
There was a much higher reason for my name
Given for someone of religious fame
Great Chicago revival preacher’s name
The renowned Dwight L. Moody
You can imagine my mother’s consternation
When visitors came to see the new addition
Saying, “Oh, you named him after the General!”
Dwight D. Eisenhower “Of Course!”
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Photo from the Family Album
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humorous and wonderfully done Dwight
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Thanks Dorianna!
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As a pastor’s wife, I can relate to your parents purpose in naming you after Reverend Moody. I love this poem!
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting. He was rather well known at the time. The Billy Graham of his day!
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An honorable name!
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Thank you! I think so as well!
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…and yet they could’ve picked Billie (or Billy) …or Charles (not for whom I’m named). So many possibilities. I’m certain they picked the perfect one… General! 🙂
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Ha Ha! Works for me!! Thanks Charley.
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🙂
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That must’ve given Mum
the Moody Blues.
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Ha Ha! Now that it did! Very good one!! Thanks David!
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Lol
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Good story – I think your name makes you honourable either way.
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Yes, I think you are right! Thanks you for reading!
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My pleasure.
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Wonderful! I love your name. I had a son who died in childbirth 29 years ago. We named him Dwight after Dwight L Moody. Still very sad. It’s not a common name, but a great name!
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God bless you, Mary. I find it amazing that you are reading this poem of Dwight’s.
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How very interesting!
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So very sorry to hear of your loss. Amazing that you named your son after Dwight L. Moody as well. What an interesting coincidence. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
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Notice a lot of times when I comment on your posts, I use your name. I like saying it and writing it. Some connection there.
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That is wonderful, Mary. I am honored! I really like connecting with bloggers by name. It adds a personal connection that is great!
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I enjoyed the rhyme and of course, the story. I was not familiar with Dwight L. Moody. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for reading and commenting.!
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Big fan of home births here (raise the roof!) This was funny, how forever you’ll be mistaken for either Eisenhower’s namesake or blonde:)
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Ha Ha! Especially since I have no blond hair, or hair for that matter! Our family doctor delivered all of us at home except for my younger brother who came along ten year later. What a surprise!!
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Great one, Dwight. Nice personal feel.
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Thank you Michael! I appreciate your comment!
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i did wonder if you were named after that renowned preacher – it is a name to be proud of. such a beautiful way to say thank you to your parents for choosing this name for you
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Thank you Gina! You are very perceptive! Yes, it was a good name to live up to!
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Ha, ha.
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Only you – would have the kindness and patience to wait!
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Ha Ha! I don’t think I can take credit for that!! Thanks for reading!
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I enjoyed this family history of the significance of your name. Your name holds much significance and history.
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Thanks Grace!
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I like that confusion in the end about which Dwight they named you after.
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It is rather humorous looking back at it! Thanks Frank.
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I love the humor here, and it’s wonderful hearing about how people got their name.
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Thanks Linda! Yes this has been most interesting!
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Pastor or general… but it’s fun when you are named after someone famous and not for the meaning…
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What a contrast! Perhaps not so much!! Thanks Bjorn.
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Clever! Love where this took you, Dwight.
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❤ Confession time. I um… I've always sort of wondered if you were named for Eisenhower! 🙂 Great poem (and here's to Preacher Moody!)
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Well, coming out of a military background, how could you not think that?! Thanks so much for reading.
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Always a touch of humor. Love this poem, and the photo!
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It helps the medicine go down better!! Thanks Sara!
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You are the right Dwight.
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Family history is great
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This was whimsical and fun. It is a delight to get to know Dwight. 🙂
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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and sent a comment!
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