18 today. This (image not included here) amazing, thoughtful, kind, and gentle woman is on her way to Western in the fall to study engineering. As a parent I know I’m not the first to have a powerful mix of emotions at a time like this. I so wish Peter, her dad, could have been here to witness M’s evolution into an adult. I know he would have talked their ear off about her to whoever would have listened. I imagine wherever he is in the Universe he knows and rejoices. We are so proud and honored. As for M, welcome to adulthood. Look around, we need you. I look forward to how you are going to continue to improve this world. With great love and admiration, Happy Birthday, M.
I hear your alarm clock going off. Get up. I’m still your mother.