Birthday Wishes

Today is SRH’s 32^nd birthday. Birthdays are typically times of celebration, but at our house, it’s a wee bit more complicated than that. But really, it’s not my story so I won’t tell it here, but if you are interested, you can read it here – from the horse’s mouth, so to speak.

So, instead of wishing SRH a happy birthday – which I know he won’t really have anyway – I thought I’d just share some of my wishes for him in the upcoming year.

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MY WISHES FOR SRH IN HIS 32^ND YEAR

(Which is actually his 33^rd year since ages 0-1 do count as a year, but you see where I’m going with this.)

I wish for you…

• Creativity and fulfillment in all that you do

• A happy and healthy son – since this is a long shot, I mean who would be happy with us as parents and his health being what it is, how about I wish you 1/3 less hospital visits for Zane in the upcoming year? That just may be doable.

• A good night’s sleep

• Friendships with other guys who like soccer (not that you don’t count, ACW)

• A healthy set of teeth - because who wants to make extra trips to the dentist and plus, those trips are expensive

• Much enjoyment of your new Pearl Jam CD

• Knowledge of your genetic history and the ability to blackmail your parents with this information

• Occasions to wear your kilt – besides at your next wedding

• Multiple pieces of vanilla bean cheesecake

• A new house – oh please, oh please, let our house sell

• A trip to someplace beautiful

• Wealth, Cash, Moola – It’s just a wish. It doesn’t have to be realistic.

• Hot, Fresh Now Doughnuts

• Much love and affection – Zane and I are already on this one, but we’re only two small people. Oh sure, there’s my mom and your family, but I want even more for you.

And just so we’re clear on this day when you came into the world, I adore you. For me there is You. Only You. Always You.