December 23, 2007

this is your day!



on this day, I turn 22.

there is much to be said, countless things to reflect upon, and scores of people to thank.

without question, it has been a trying 365 days, and there were times I thought I had utterly failed.

but thank God for always giving me a second chance, and a third, and a fourth, and many, many more. thank You, for being the only One that never did let go.

and on this day, my immense gratitude extends to the greatest parents one could ever have, the couple who have toiled endlessly just to see me grow up to be who i am to be, imperfect and ever so flawed, but still very much their son. the ones who would first weep for me, and stay up just to cut the cake with me and sing me a birthday song, despite their age and embarrassment.

and to the most awesome Cell anyone could ever have: you are the joy of my heart.

to the significant few who stood by me and watched my smiles and tears, and love me for who I am - Fel, Kel, Sam, 'Sif, MJ, Will, ZP......

yes, to you, who have breathed new life into my soul, and caused me to believe in everything once again.

I truly believe I have found the 'Who's and the 'What's I need to live this life right.

to these, and the many more who have offered me a helping hand:
as I turn a year older, I am greatly humbled and incredibly moved by your love and devotion to an imperfect person growing to understand himself each and every day.

I thank you from the very bottom of my heart.


gid posted at 23:59