Celebrate 30!

  
                                       My Son-There is No One Else in the World Like You

Today you turn 30! What a milestone. A day to reflect and to celebrate you.  


I find delight in reflecting on the day when you entered the world!  Life began for you in a room full of support. Dad, grandma, great-grandma, great-grandpa, doctors and nurses, they were all there to celebrate your arrival.  You were loved. You were showered with gifts by neighbors, work, family and friends. The day we brought you home; the leaders were conservative, Reagan and Bush; the prices were low, bread .74 and gallon of gas .96; the songs of the 80s were simple and carefree 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' reflecting a year of hope and 'Sweet Child o' Mine' which seemed so appropriate for us being you were our first born. Our first born: a dream come true; an answer to prayer; unique and perfect in every way. Life was perfect. Eyes not blue, but they were beautiful, for they were your father's eyes. We were so happy and hopeful that your future would be a happy one. We worked hard to make sure that it would be and that you had little need to worry. You were the joy of our lives. You were one of a kind. You were simply amazing to us. We enjoyed every minute of your youth. We were never disappointed in you. Though you are no longer our baby, we are still so amazed by you. You have accomplished great things. Your risk taking and willingness to share your gifts has brought you many rewards. You attract good and goodwill is at your doorstep. You have found so much success in everything you have tried. Now you are a parent yourself. You still amaze us with your energy, your youth, your heart, your creative talents, your generous spirit, your kind words and your drive. There is no one like you. We are blessed and thankful that God gave us you. Today is your day. Happy birthday Michael. We love you.  We celebrate you!                                

                                                                     
                                  


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