YA MAKE YOUR MOMMA PROUD!

Today my oldest child turns 28. And Jared....I just want you to know how very lucky I am to be your mom. I know growing up with me wasn't always easy. You had to be the man of the house for a lot of years. And I'm sorry for that....along with all the stupid parenting decisions I made along the way. It is a miracle that you don't need extensive therapy!



You were smart and quick as a child....you learned to walk at 8 months and never slowed down. ....

You were the best big brother that any sisters could hope for......I appreciate you helping me to look after them...and try to keep them out of trouble...whoa...it was a BIG job lol....I couldn't have done it without you.

I think if I had to sum you up as a person...I'd tell the story about the time when you were about 5 years old...I know you've heard this one a million times...indulge your old mom....where was I ....oh...there was a beautiful little girl named Jamie....who had a debilitating disease. She couldn't walk at all...so she couldn't play with the other kids in the neighborhood. She would sit out on her front lawn and just watch all the other kids run and laugh and have a great time....and all she could do was sit and watch. And you...with your heart of pure gold....would leave the fun and games....and you would sit beside Jamie...and keep her company.....so she wasn't alone. That's the kind of little boy you were....and the kind of man you have become.

I can count on one hand the number of times you have really made me angry or upset......but there aren't enough hands in the entire world for me to count the number of times you've made me proud!

You sacrificed two years of your life, left home and your comfort zone, spent money out of your own pocket....all to help others. And I know you made a difference in countless lives.

You chose your eternal partner well....and added a beautiful lady to our family. And you two are a constant joy in my life. You're hard working, dedicated, faithful and goofy as all get out. You make me laugh....and you make me thank God everyday that he choose you to be my only son.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED-BEARED-WEAR AND TEAR!

I LOVE YOU BEYOND WORDS.....