Today is Jeremy's birthday! His 27th birthday! I never feel old until I realize how old my "baby" is. It goes without saying what our wish for Jerm is on this day, good health, good life, long life, joy, peace and faith. We are all having a birthday dinner at the cabin today.
Once Jeremy moved out of the house, birthdays didn't seem as important as they once did. We still give gifts, sing Happy Birthday, but it was not really a celebration anymore. I have definitely changed my mind about that! I bought party hats, party horns and a birthday banner. Jeremy is going to hate, but I will love it. The celebration of the day, his life, the joy he brings to the two people who love him like no other, that is something worth celebrating.
Last year, Jerm had several people over to his apartment for dinner on his birthday and before Jerry and I left the party, I went downstairs and stood below his balcony and at the top of my lungs I serenaded my boy with Happy Birthday. Much to his horror, I then sang our song that I have sang to him forever....Love you up to the Moon! Needless to say, many thought I was drinking, but no alcohol was involved. I think Jerm knows thats just me! But this year more than ever the words to our song ring true....
I love you up to the moon
I love you big as the sky
I love to watch you when you sleep
I love to hold you when you cry.
One day when your older
And taller than me
I'll say I watched you grow
Like a beautiful tree.
I love you up to the moon
I love you big as the sky
You'll always be my little man
I love you the best that a mama can.
And one day if you rise up
And call me blessed
I'll say it was a joy
To give you my best.
I love you up to the moon
I love you big as the sky.
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Sometimes it's bittersweet to think about "the boys" who are growing older. Mine too would have been 27 this year. When I think of the times they shared growing up it puts a smile on my face. Those are the memories that get me through the day. My birthday prayer for Jeremy is that God will grant him many more years to grow up and learn more about life each and every year!
Love you all, JC
I am going to start having to have a box of Kleenex near me when I read your posts. What a great family you all have. You all are wonderful blessings to one another. Jeremy, we will be praying for you each and every day! We are so glad to hear that you had such a great birthday celebration together!
Love- The Herring Family
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