Celebrate!

Today,
although this day is shared with several close friends,
I celebrate my son!
Miles came into this world 25 years ago today.

His entry was not very easy.
His life has not been very easy.
Challenge after challenge after challenge.
With the support of his beautiful sister,
a fabulous smathering of incredible friends,
and an amazing support system,
he has managed to rise to each test;
conquer each mountain;
grow stronger with every test;
and become an extraordinary human being.

If you're having a boring sort of Tuesday,
I give you permission
to celebrate Miles!
Have a beverage. Eat cake. Frolic.
And know that if a young man
who has faced so much adversity
can continue to excel - in spite of it all -
you, too, can do anything!