This afternoon, I was working on rebuilding the pond. Cathy was sitting and visiting with Cindy and Nancy. Patrick was getting ready to have a friend over.
At 1:00 PM, my phone started vibrating and beeping. It was in my pocket, my hands were caked with mud. Getting the phone out was not going to be easy, so I considered just letting it go. When the alarm got louder I decided to wash my hands off and dig the phone out. Maybe someone was text messaging me, I thought. When I looked at the phone, the message surprised me. It read:
"Remember
AJ 5/6/06 19"
Isn't that amazing? Last year at this time, Aaron programed my cell phone to show his photograph when my phone would ring for a call from his phone. He must have also programed a reminder in my phone telling me to get him a present today for his 19th birthday... I'm going to do that. There is surely a 19 year old who could use a gift.
In addition to that gift, this has been a good day for us. Cathy had some friends over. Patrick has a friend here and we all had dinner together. Lots of good memories shared. Friends and family called. Linda Leonhart just came by with a book and flowers. My Mom had a good idea for my sister and her young children. They're going to get balloons, write messages, tie them to the balloons and send them off to Aaron. I'm grateful that people are willing to talk about Aaron. It makes it so much easier to do each day when Aaron is included in our lives.
We are blessed to have two fun and loving sons.
Happy Birthday AJ. Thank you for the fun treat. Moms making your coconut cream pies. We remember you saying "My birthday will be complete when you make my coconut cream pies." By the way, you left 1 -1/2 last year. I think Uncle Dave ate one of them.
Peace and God Bless you.
Dad
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