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Monday, June 21, 2010 Colin’s Birthday!

June 21st, 2010 Posted in Daily News Post

Happy Fifteenth Birthday Colin.  Whew! What a year you’ve had.  As a brother and son you’ve endured more than even I know. You created goodness, smiles and a certain knowing as you sat on the sidelines of family in crisis as we experienced the Chloe year in nightmare form. 

 

You understood from the get go we would have a happy ending although even you had your moments, your moods and it all happened during an all important first year in high school.  You held no jealousy, no resentment which is tough even for adults.  This was a big year of watching you mature before my eyes.  Growing taller seemed to happen overnight.   And perhaps it actually did.

 

You’re friends, old and new became very important to you and I noticed this is a year you supported many through their trials as well. 

 

It was beyond wonderful seeing your singing talents unfold in a huge way through youtubes and of course I smiled knowing you took some suggestions from me of songs that would be a natural for you.  And also , you found your own beat within many genre’s.

 

You surprised me by taking my birthday gift to you so well.  Not everyone would appreciate their mother cleaning their room in a seven hour extravaganza with any kind of appreciation.  Lets say I’m researching clutter and the whole spaghetti….well..never mind.  You know and that’s what matters.

 

I appreciated you working harder, refining the school habits as well as your chores at home.  You were split between houses this year and rode with the punch.  I want you to know I missed you then.

 

I really missed you.

 

I also appreciated that you didn’t complain, whine or even ask for more of what you weren’t getting at home.  You dove into choir with passion, your one act plays with devotion and the new choir..S.W.A.G with total commitment.  We all loved knowing you were teaching yourself how to play the piano via the use of your computer plus guitar and of course, the drums. 

 

The video art you created with Chloe as the subject futher fueled your quest to film, create and sing. Wow!  That’s a lot of momentum.  The ‘Chloe’ videos were very inspiring and moving…not just to those who are in the know.  I understand and so must you these video’s were instrumental in Chloe’s healing.  She needed to know, and did how important she is to you.

 

Ivey appreciated you so much this year too.  She continues to watch over you closely because that’s how life works, Colin.  As you care and love for others so they shall for you as well.  Be selfless, not selfish which is a tough lesson to come to grips with.

 

As the book we read together so many years ago says…..and the one I discovered while cleaning your room……

 

I’ll love you forever

I’ll like you for always,

As long as I’m living

my baby you’ll be.

 

Tis good to be your Mudder , Colin…..