i am understanding the age

lifes grand game of tug of war

the gentle pulling away

the unwanted letting of go

as much as i long to keep him safely tucked by my side...his wings are spreading day by day...flapping a little further from the nest we've created...boundaries being pushed...needs being extended a little farther by day

sigh...the years have passed on by far faster than i have wished

Forgiving

Optimistic

Unique

Radiant

Truthful

Encouraging

Enriching

Noble

Once more, the page turns, another chapter has begun

happiest of happy birthdays to our wee oldest one