14

At 7:31pm Alberta time today Sterling was born. The first grandchild on both sides of the family. We were so excited, so scared, so overwhelmed. So in love. We had this beautiful sweet boy that belonged to us, that at that time, made our life complete. Little did we know it would be another 18 months before our true family was complete.

Sterling was an amazing child and has grown in to an exceptional young man. He is polite, kind, generous, he holds doors open for others, says please and thank you, and gives us very little hassle in the teenager department. He rocks, so absolutely!

Today he and I will be having lunch together and after school he is having a friend over for a birthday supper of home made pizza and tater tots ( I did not choose the menu) rounded off with vanilla cake and french vanilla ice cream.

He will not be going to Joyride this weekend as we just can`t swing it. We wish we could but he understands our circumstances. We have promised him a delayed party through the Christmas break so he can head to Joyride with his buddies for the day. He accepts that and for that I am eternally grateful.

Our son taught us how to love unconditionally. He taught us true love, giving with your whole soul and loving beyond measure. He is amazing and loving and beautiful and all the things I had ever hoped my child would grow up to be.

SO - happy 14th birthday Sterling! I love you - more than you`ll ever know.