Today is THE day of TOM (Golden Boy)…..since I met Tom almost 18 years ago, the month of May has always been about him!! TOM, TOM, TOM.
Tom has always loved his birthday month and makes no bones about it. Even our boys think that the month of May is all about him. Forget Mother’s Day, that is just another obstacle in the way of celebrating his day! (For those that may think that this is insensitive, to date I have always been treated like a queen on Mother’s Day by all my boys!)
Recently, Tom wrote about the changes he has gone through with “The Cancer” and even though he has had these changes, his vitality, spirit and strength still go on. “The Cancer” has literally knocked both of us on our butts and to be perfectly honest, many times Tom gets up before me after another blow. This man whom I have been blessed with is charged with so much strength, he has shared his strength with many of us.
Today, we celebrate you Tom and all that you mean to us. You are such a great influence for our boys. They are becoming strong, caring little men who have learned early the importance of family, love, prayer and friendships. For the rest of us, you have been a great listener, drinking buddy and an advisor about life and keeping things in perspective.
We celebrate that you are still here with us and that each day with you is a gift. From here on out, our motto is 3 days at a time, and I will along with many others are going to make the most of each of those 3 days at a time with you.
“TODAY is your day, today is about you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you”
Dr. Seuss, The Birthday Book
All my love,
Melissa
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Melissa said it best. Thank you for being a great listener, drinking buddy and an advisor about life and keeping things in perspective. Especially the drinking buddy.
Happy Birthday Bro!
Art
Happy Birthday Tom!
Having been in Iowa on Mother's Day, we were amazed by Tom's stamina, spirit and energy. He celebrated his own Mom at brunch, took a rest (we hope), cheered every boy on Joe's team by name through two games, beamed in pride as Joe received his trophy and joined all of us for pizza and beer that night. During the many times we were together in Des Moines that week, we saw the twinkle in his eyes, his great humor, his love for his family and his joy in living despite all the totally unfair onslaughts of cancer, treatments and bad news.
As your Mom said, Tom, you inspire us all to "talk sweeter and love deeper." Joe and Jack capture your energy, love of sports and thoughtfulness, and no one less special than you could have a wife as dedicated, caring and amazing as Melissa.
Happy, happy birthday. Do keep celebrating all the month of May and every day thereafter!
Much love,
Aunt Carole and Uncle Pat
Happy birthday Tom! I had my first Smithwick's a couple of days ago, and was able to order it with the correct pronounciation thanks to your tales of the Emerald Isle.
A belated Happy Birthday Tom! I didn't log on yesterday, but since you celebrate the whole month I am hoping you wont mind.
Happy Birthday Tom. Sorry I've been out of the loop in while. New treatment, wedding planning, you know the rest.
aaron
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