HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY

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Mike, happy birthday!!! It just amazes me that 23 years have passed by so quickly. I still remember your birth so clearly, the amazing love you feel for a child is over-whelming, the passion to protect...
Mike was a beautiful, wonderful baby, toddler, child and teenager. He is now a brillant loving young man. I am so proud of you, your strong commitment to life thrills me, live it to your fullest. Do what makes you happy!! And of course you know you always have a place to call home back here in Michigan. I miss you terribly, that brillant smile, your wit, your humor...

Happy Birthday, my dear son.

Love mom

p.s. Mike is the one with his arm around his girlfriend, Amanda.