The Snowstorm, My Son's Birthday and Joy

I can't believe we've been married 13 years.  My oldest boy is 12 years old today.  For me it is like Ground Hog Day.  It just keeps repeating itself over and over and over again.  There are some major differences this year.  First, I now have a child who is old enough to be 12.  He's a tweener.  He's completed his 12th year of life and is heading on to his 13th.

Second, this birthday has the snow.  Just like me as a kid, He has his own story to tell....all surrounding his birthday.  I'm expressive with words, but not with emotions.  I know your aren't supposed to pray for these things, but I prayed specifically for a first born male.  Brett was given to me.  I never cry, but I did when when God presented him to me.  I don't always ask for things, but when I do I ask big.

Today for the first time ever, today, on Brett's Birthday, I wrote a letter to my wife thanking her for giving me my heart's desire.  Then, my brother, Eric, gave me a cigar, a cuban cigar.  Today, I carried Brett on my shoulders while I smoked it knowing that God carries me today and into the future.  I wanted to carry Brett, knowing that some day down the road my son may carry me

.....even more than he does now.

SURE, THE 9 YEAR OLD TOOK THE PICTURE WHILE I WAS BLINKING, BUT I COULDN'T BE MORE PROUD!

Happy Birthday Brett!

 

 

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12 Comments on Supposed to be Wordless Wed, but for the First Time in a Long Time, a Heart Needs to Speak

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2011
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Knowing you wrote that letter lets me know you're a really good man.  Let it be a tradition and never miss it again. (my annual letter comes on Christmas eve)  The birthday of the middle child. 

Oh and Groundhog's day is also a great day to be born... my little brother was born on this day in 1970
11:54pm • #1
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Congratulations! Happy Birthday Brett! 

I am sure that letter is something your wife will cherish and Brett will share with his kids, and they will share with their kids long after you are gone!

When my daughter was 2 someone said "I love this age".  I responded "I have loved every age and will love every age to come."  Parenting Sydney, and my son's (21 and almost 20) is a huge responsibility filled with so much joy that sometimes I feel that my heart will explode! 

I am so glad you didn't stay "wordless" today!!

Bridget "Maryland Mortgage Mama" McGee
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awww....what a really nice story and picture. I have a nine year old who is my life...as a single Dad it is sometimes hard...but always great.
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Larry, What a nice post.  I love the picture, especially the cigar while you carry him.  I had a closet full of dresses for my first born.  I wanted a girl so bad, and I got her.  She didn't wear pants for a year. 
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Hi Larry, I couldn't pass commenting on your post. I've been married 13 years Jan. 31st, and my son turns 12 in 2 weeks , so I'm right there with you. Time flies, right?? What a beautiful post for your wife and son  your heartfelt words and photo for your family are a beautiful tribute. Congratulations on all the things that are truely important!
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What a sweet and truly genuine post. Your son is growing up so fast, I hope you both remember when you could still carry him.

I worry about prayer (a problem all by itself) because I also know not to ask for anything but to accept his will.

But I also prayed for a 1st born boy....I simply couldn't see a girl going through life with the name John Henry, as my firstborn was required to be named. Phew!

Belated Happy Birthday to Brett...hope kids have another fun snow day!
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Good morning Larry.  I love your post and I love a tender hearted man. My husband is that way.  Our girls are now grown (30 & 27) but we used to get tickled at him for being so tender hearted.  He actually cries during Hallmark commercials.  Have a great day!
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Tammy....I'm pretty cerebral and stoic, but that's not the way I was.  I realize that I'm too much like that.  I think business has taught me that.  I need to be more expressive with my wife.  My two times crying since marriage was when I held Brett alone when we got back from the hospital and when my best friend died.  Just need to express it every once and a while!

Bridg....I never thought you were "old enough" to have a 21 year old.  I was counting yesterday and got bummed b/c I only have Brett for about 6 more years.  Bummer!

Jeff....kudos to you for doing it.

Christine....you play dress up as a kid, then you become an adult and get to live em out.  How fun!

Joelle...thanks!

Leslie.....you cracked me up!

Kim...what's wierd is that I'm the opposite.  I hate showing "weakness," b/c I showed it a lot growing up.  Now.....it feels good if it's something major from the heart.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 
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Larry -  a belated Happy Birthday to your Ground Hog Boy!!!!   Did you serve the "Ground Hog Gumbo" wink wink?

I don't have children but your story really touched me and it gives us such a great look at your soul, who and what you are!

I'm impressed my friend :)
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Belated Happy Birthday to Brett!  What a great day to celebrate.  What touched me most was the fact that you wrote a letter to our wife.  Pretty amazing! 

 
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Larry~ Didn't know you were such a softy. What beautiful words for your son to hear!! Being tender is NOT a sign of weakness... on the contrary a true sign of STRENGTH :)
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That's a great photo and a great memory.
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