Events in my life are sometimes less vivid as the years go by. Tom's birthday is not one of those days. Yesterday he would have been 65. Would he have retired? Would we have been able to travel? What would have been had he lived? Can't really say. I just know I still miss him.
My oldest son, Tom(my), sent me a text. Not long or wordy; just - "Thinking of you today." Whether he knows it or not, I appreciate that more than I could ever say. Once in a while, he surprises me. He doesn't know it, he probably IS my favorite. He is the first born. Tom and I were so in love and excited about each other. It's hard to beat that. Charles is my extra blessing. Unexpected but such a joy at a time when a lot wasn't right with Tom and my relationship.
Both my natural sons are unique in their own right. They show their love in different ways. My "adopted" sons are equally different. Bret is more like Charles than Tom could ever be. He and his family are such a part of my life they seem like they have always been here. I haven't seen Edward in a while. I miss him so much. We text and email, but it's not the same. And, my newest "adoptee" (Mock) has added dimensions and areas not previously there in my life. All in all, God continues to surprise me when I least expect a new blessing.
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