38 years ago today at 3:12pm my mother gave me the most amazing gift of all, she gave me my life!

there is nothing i appreciate more than this gift.  this gift has given me challenge, reward, respect, joy and most  of all pride.

i am proud of who i have am and how i have arrived here, which hasn’t been easy. this past year has pushed many limits and really put much strain on how much i do value my this gift.  there have been some serious struggles and trials, which i have overcome them and continue to do so.  i learned much about how to live and to love from my family and friends and i thank you all.

thanks you mom [you truly define mother as well as friend]

thanks you dad [i know you are proud from heaven]

thanks you kiddo [my sister, my friend, the family member i will spend more time on this planet with than any other]

thanks you pop [you have become more of a father than you will ever know for me]

for the best gift ever and teaching me how to love it!

and so many others around me, i thank for your continued love and support and for continually helping me protect and nurture this gif.