Happy Birthday Mom & Dad
It's been...my God, it's been almost five years now since we lost you two. There are so many things I wish you could have been here to see. My wedding to Cheryl, your Grandson Ian, your Granddaughter Miranda's dance programs...I would loved to have shared with you the novel I'm writing and come to you for guidence and for your expertise. There are trips up North, Holiday gatherings, Twins games, sunsets, long conversations over coffee...
I do believe that in a very metaphysical way you are here with us and you know what is going on in our lives, and a lot of the pain of losing you both has started to fade. I know it's selfish, because if you are here, and you know what is going on...that should be enough. Any time something good happens in our lives I can't help but wish that I could share it with you.
I guess boys, no matter how old they get, never outgrow the need to go to their parents at certain times. Good times or bad times. Parents, at least good parents...and you guys were the best...are people we always want to come back to.
I simply can't say how much I miss both of you. Happy Birthday, and I love you.