It's 2001: A Nields Odyssey --- 
What a long strange trip it's been! 
Another year of love and fun, 
Of family and of friends; 

Another year of making do 
As well as ever you can; 
Another year of pain and tears 
And of loved ones who understand; 

Another year of words and song, 
And of all things fine and true; 
A year of new beginnings 
And of bidding the old adieu; 

A year of boldly going 
Where no Nields has gone before; 
Of thrilling your fans with sweetest song, 
And leaving them begging for more; 

A year of new life and of new tomorrows 
And of many yesterdays, 
When dearest treasures of the heart 
Have either gone or have come to stay. 

This year so filled with hopes and fears 
And tears of both joy and pain, 
Is so blessed just to have you a part of it, 
As are we who just cannot explain. 

So we wish you both joy and peace, Nerissa, 
And much love in whatever you do: 
Cause no matter what, the ones who care 
Will always be loving you! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NERISSA!!! 

© 2001