Turning 6

9/9/13

In the darkest dark of the early morning.

When even the silence is silent.

Comes the pitter patter of almost running feet, our oldest treasure is on the move.

His sleep is over, no more need to rest.

I look over to check the clock – 5:04.

Intense is one way to describe him….

An intense burning flame passionately consuming all it comes into contact with.

Spend a moment with him and soon you’ll be swept up in his journey, chasing his never ending dreams.

He has a relentless spirit to do, be, experience.

His love for life – amazing.

I don’t know if I truly lived a single day before he was born.

I’ve been gasping with the most beautiful fatigue ever since.

Ever since I learned that miracles are real,

that angels do exist,

that love truly knows no bounds,

ever since I learned what it means to be willing to do anything for someone else.

Ever since I learned that grace means receiving something you could have never deserved.

Son, as you turn 6 I want to thank you.

Thank you for teaching me.

It is my life’s honor to bear witness to your flight…