It does not seem like only yesterday. It seems like its full twenty-eight years ago when my eldest son came into the world almost three months ahead of his scheduled due date. Two pounds five and a half ounces. That half ounce was very important. No one knows why Adam wanted to come into the world earlier than his due date in June—but the little imp certainly made his mark.
He was so tiny in his closed incubator, which was his home for about six weeks. He was born an airplane ride away in a hospital two hours from our little town, and then transferred to a hospital a little closer to home after about three weeks. He came home on Mother’s Day in 1986 at the prescribed weight of five pounds.
He is smart and talented and athletic. He did not suffer from his early birth and today is a rock star (to me, and perhaps someday in reality). I have been made richer by his presence in my life—he is friendly and generous and, like his mom, he is a voracious reader.
I could go on and on and on, but suffice to say: Happy Birthday Adam! You are much loved!
Aww. This was a sweet post. Happy birthday, Adam! 🙂
thank you!
Happy Birthday Adam! May all of your wishes come true!
I will double that!
Happy Birthday Adam and Happy Labor Day LouAnn!! Happiness, laughter, dreams fulfilled and love always – for you both.
what a lovely wish–I will make sure he sees it!
Wish Adam a Happy Birthday… He came into the world only 2 lbs + and met his first challenge in life… and I’m sure he has and will meet every one to come in the same way …Diane
a great way to look at it–and I think you are right
Happy Birthday Adam. It seems that you have friends and wellwishers that you did not even know of. That is the way with the fellowship of humankind. We all have friends that we will never meet, but they are there all the same. 🙂
what a lovely birthday message–thanks on behalf of Adam!
What a lovely post! Happy Birthday to your son who was born early just like my oldest who turned 21 two days ago as I mentioned on Facebook. Are we getting old or something? LOL
no, they are–we are staying the same
Exactly 🙂
What a proud mom you are. Happy Birthday to your precious son. 🙂
why thank you–yes I am proud
Happy Birthday to Adam and congrats to you, mom, for doing such a wonderful job. He is probably as proud of you as you are of him.
Happy Birthday Adam! What a great Mom you are–a lovely testament to your first-born. Have a wonderful weekend, Lou.
thanks Brigitte–you have a good weekend too
I remember that day, 28 years ago…..scary wasn’t it? I will never forget that phone call….that tiny imp has grown into a wonderful young man, and I am proud to call him my nephew.
Loving post… Happy birth-day to you both
thank you Audra
Happy birthday, Adam!
Happy Birthday Adam! You sound like a star to me 😀
An loving ode to your son on his birthday – what a delight to read and relish.
thank you Joan–he liked it too
Goes too fast, doesn’t it?! Congratulations to Adam, and to the proud parents! ~ Sheila
thanks Sheila!
Happy birthday to your son!
thank you
Happy belated bday to Adam & wishes to him for many more celebrations of life! 🙂
thanks Rosy–he will see your wishes
How sweet 🙂
Happy birthday to Adam!!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
thanks so much
Adam is blessed to have a mother give him the gift of such a lovely post! Happy Birthday Adam!
why thank you!