Happy Birthday Christopher!

Twenty-six years ago today I was blessed. At 1:06pm a gift was given to me unlike any gifts before or since...

My son.

Today he turns 26 years old. Hard to imagine that my boy is almost the age I was when I had him!

The joy this child has brought into my life - well, it can't be measured. As a baby there was a constant smile on his face - a huge huge smile and laughter.

I learned to look at life in a totally different way - through his eyes. Watching him grow and learn! Everyday there was something new.

Oh, I'm not saying my son is perfect! Trust me when I tell you that he has put me through some trials and tribulations that I wouldn't want others to go through - but it has brought us to where we are today.

He is a good kid. He works hard. He has a plan for the future. He has goals and he is working hard to reach them. He is making a good life for himself and his future family. And I couldn't be more proud of him.

So today at 1:06pm I will say out loud - Happy Birthday my son - and I will thank God for the gift he gave me.

Happy Birthday Christopher. Your mother loves you very much.