There is not any picture here that you haven't seen, but each of these snapshots holds a very special place in my soul. When I look back now on all these events, I hold them very close in my heart, I cherish all those times and look forward to the memories we will share together with Aiden in the future.The first picture on the left and the next to the right is the little girl that I would wrap my arms around and love on, gentle, soft, your every move at the table intentional, slow and exact, a picture of manners। Your heart so tender and eyes wide open.
Your High School grduation in 2001...I would not miss that, I drove 1400 miles just to see you walk across the stage and to share in that special moment.
Then there was the time in the Fall of 2002 when we were reunited and had a chance to spend some time together in that cabin out in the middle of no where. You might have hated it, but I will alway's cherish it because I had you back for awhile, all to myself.
Today is your birthday, I will not be there today, but that does not diminish how special this day is. For this is the day that you were introduced into the world and I was the first to hold your tiny, fragile body in my hands and arms. I will never stop wanting to protect you and keep you from all harm, maybe its because I am your Dad and I love you.
Happy Birthday Ash!
02/24/2007
