MY LC

 

Pittsburgh PA

 

July 16, 2007

 

 

"It take courage to grow up and become who you really are."

~E. E. Cummings~

 

There are few people who come into your life that truly change you.

21 years ago one of my dearest friends welcomed such a person into this world.

His son has changed me unlike he knows just by being himself.

 

As I watched him grow up in pictures and rare visits,

This young man took on an important part in my life.

He is and always will be very special to me.

 

I remember our first conversation between just him and I.

It was New Years and I was laying on the sofa late at night.

He hadn't said much to me that night but finally he did.

No one else was awake and we got to know each other.

Over the next few days I slowly gained his trust,

And our friendship began to grow.

 

In 2007 he turned 16 and I wouldn't miss it for the world.

The seven hour drive was worth every mile,

Not only did I get to be there for his first tattoo,

We got to go to the zoo and go on the Just Ducky Tour,

And I took him out for a special birthday dinner.

 

Today he is turning 21 and I can't believe how much time flew by.

I'm so proud of the young man he has become,

And I know he is going to go far in his life no matter what he does.

 

I know life hasn't always been easy,

But know that I love you and will always be here for you.

Happy Birthday My Little Craig!