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It's hard to imagine 34 years have flown by so quickly. You were a joy to us as a baby and a little boy and you are a joy to us now. We are so very proud of you and your family and love you all so much.
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It's so fun to see you in marriage, parenting, coaching, church service, litigating, and now authorship! You have always made it fun to be a spectator in your life and it is never more true than now. Thanks for being a son with integrity. I love you and count it as one of my greatest blessings in life to by your mom.