MJ and my youngest is 41 tomorrow. Where have the years gone? Yesterday, he climbed out of his crib, and I heard his feet hit the bedroom floor. Yesterday, many years ago. His laugh filled the house with mirth. If he had an ice cream cone, his admonishment was, ‘Save some for Aaron.’

Jonathon’s girlfriend Jennifer has added a lovely aspect to his life and ours. Each time I talk with her, I am uplifted by the experience. Jennifer embodies the manners of the old South with her easy smile and quiet wisdom.

Jonathon is a friend to the friendless. He knows and cares about all he meets. He is a silver lining finder…

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, the Bible tells us. Jonathon has a merry heart!

Tomorrow we will mark the special day in the usual way with good food, good drink, and good friends. Jamaican food and a Cigar Bar is the eclectic mix that Jonathon loves, and we are privileged to be along for the ride…

There is a special talent in showing the world a face of hope and joy on days when you don’t feel it. Jonathon is the friend who’s there when many do not answer the phone. With Jonathon, you can count on rising to the top of his list of important people when you need him…