Happy Birthday?

Today would have been your 60th birthday. I have been thinking a lot about what today means. Mainly I was thinking about what to do for mom. What would be appropriate to send her today? A flower, a pie, a card? I guess the real question is whether or not you continue to celebrate birthdays for those who have passed. I see you really have two choices when it comes to honoring the deceased, celebrate their birthday or celebrate their decease date. I think it fundamentally comes down to the person. Do I want to honor your life or your death? I want to honor your life I want to celebrate all of what you did, I am sure November 2nd will be a hard day for me, but today I wonder about all the birthdays I "FORGOT' to send you a card. Although I don't believe I ever missed calling to wish you a happy birthday. I wondered what I might have gotten you as a present this year. I think a father son outing. Maybe a baseball game, maybe a fishing trip, maybe a round of golf. People take so much for granted, we get caught up in our own little worlds and think that there will always be time later. I guess I got the present, I am not taking time with my family for granted, I try very hard to make time for my son. I hope you don't think I think less of you, I know you have to work hard to provide for a family, but when life gives me opportunities I am going to take them. I cherish the times we spent fishing, the time spent on the golf course, the time you spent talking to me while I grilled, those are cherished memories, but a little too rare. I choose to honor your life, and I will celebrate your birthday. Love ya guy.