Yesterday was my son’s 13th birthday. 13 years ago my first child and son was born after a long night of difficult birth. With every contraction his heart rate would slow dangerously. Everyday after that moment, I’ve felt blessed to have him in my life.He, his mom and I have been through some serious and not-so-serious events, we all came out stronger. But my son seems to come out stronger than the rest of us.
He’s been by my side most of his life. He visits his mother now and lives with me. For a time it was the other way around, those were heartbreaking days. I can’t think of ever not having him near by.
From his geeking dancing, to his odd obsession with finding cartoon references to every day life experiences, he was the only reason I had gotten up and faced the day for a dark part of my life. He literally saved my life.
Now he’s a teenager, and I see the parts of him that will make a good adult, and it warms my heart. Now my heartbeat slows with each year that passes knowing that he’ll leave my side.
Happy Birthday Eli.
I love you.
Dad
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I can Identify with your words about your son. I have custody of my son (16) and became a blended family with a very wonderful woman. It's not easy at times So may god bless you and your family.
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