In about 2 hours Jonathon turns 40. He was born near midnight and MJ and I thought he might be born on Friday the 13th. He was an explorer from the beginning and soon was climbing out of his crib and the sound of his feet hitting the floor and his infectious laugh!

Jonathon is a patient man. He loves everyone. I have never heard him gossip. He does not judge. When he is hurt he returns kindness. He like his brother Aaron illustrated for me what I wish I could have been at their ages.

Jonathon and Aaron are out with their friends as I am writing. They have a lot of friends. Their Mom is the love of my life and my sons and MJ are my entire reason for living.

I falter a bit but they do not remind me…they are kind and they are good. Birthday Dinner in Paducah tomorrow night and then a visit with Brock and Marcy on Saturday and Sunday or a banner birthday weekend…