Our family's youngest member was born with a head full of curly locks and color-changing eyes-sometimes blue, sometimes green. Mo's birth made us a happy family of four.
I am thankful for the opportunity to watch my lovable wishy-pie grow for nearly 28 years. Even as a child, Mo had the same generous nature as his Daddy Steve-putting the well being of others ahead of their own and being a friendly face or a source of laughter to anyone that needs it.
These qualities just a few reasons why this soul became an ASB government leader while at Cupertino High School, and still remains close friends with people from as far back as pre-school.
I am also thankful for Mo's open mind and ability to see things from many angles. Through Mo, I constantly learn new concepts and perspectives, such as there being a more broad spectrum of Gender Identities out there beyond Male and Female. Mo identifies as Genderqueer, and if you are like me, you may not know what that term means.
People who are Genderqueer don't feel, see, or 
think of themselves as male or female, but are somewhere in-between the two instead. Most people who identify as Genderqueer will still have a preferred pronoun, like he/him, she/her, and some like to go by they/them-- it all depends on the individual Genderqueer person. People who are Genderqueer appreciate others who take the time to learn and use the preferred pronoun. Mo prefers he/him.
I am very thankful to have an open, strong, and honest relationship with Mo where we enjoy each other's company, discuss many topics, and supportive each other.
The featured photo is one of my favorites. It's Mo at the 2016 Dapper Day at Disneyland. The second photo shows Mo on the far right with one best friend from middle school, Desiree, and another best friend from high school, Kim, taken at a Westwind Free Drive-In Night.
Thanks for reading "Thankful For My Son-Day 5 Thanksgiving Challenge".
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