This is a repost of one I made exactly a year ago.
Special days in the lives of people we love is one thing the heart never forgets.
Today I remember a special day in the life of my dear son Ian. It is his 32nd birthday - a day of thanksgiving to the Lord for everything life has offered him. Good times as well as trying ones, high and low moments, joys and sorrows. All these are part of living and my son had his own share.
For all that you have achieved and for whatever you have become, I am so proud of you my son. To God be the glory!
still inside my womb
you chose to be different
breech baby you were
a happy childhood
people so drawn by your charm
such a darling child
as early as twelve
martial arts took your fancy
my anxious moments
challenging school life
the leader in you blossomed
bound for greater heights
an engineer you became
at age twenty one
first job lost flavor
tour guiding a good option
a job you enjoyed
with dreams soaring high
teaching math you tried and loved
two years as colleagues
down the aisle you marched
one sunny july morning
april rose you wed
adorable twins
gave much color to my life
sons of my own son
soon you had to leave
a brighter future in sight
away from us all
for thirty-eight months
a life without family
persevere you did
long years of waiting
at last with loved ones again
hearts glowing with joy
with heaven's blessing
bloom wherever you're planted
be a shining star
three decades and two
wish you all the best in life
happy birthday son!
