Happy 21st Birthday!
Today is Connor’s 21st birthday! We will be celebrating in Texas where he was born on a 100 degree day August 1st, 1995 at 2am. The air conditioning was out in the hospital room. I think it was a clever incentive to get me up and walking out of there, as soon as possible. Many beautiful things in life happened to us in Texas. Great friends were made and we celebrated our wedding! Connor was gifted to us and we moved North to family. What better way to honor life, marriage and his birthplace!
He is spending his 21st birthday in heaven. I will most certainly have a drink in his honor today. He once told me Sam Adams was his favorite beer, oh wait, how would he know that?
For his birthday I share:
21 lessons Connor would tell you…
- He gave you life, be thankful for each day and don’t waste it.
- Tomorrow is not a guarantee, do what you love today.
- Family are people that you love, that love you back, forever.
- If you want something, take the time to give it 100%.
- Don’t ever look down on others, always look up at the stars.
- You are not as cool as you think you are.
- In a bad situation, always find the humor and laugh.
- Take the time to listen and be a friend.
- Don’t worry about things being perfect, they won’t be, ever.
- Go on adventures everyday.
- Talk to people, find out their stories, everyone has gifts.
- Play funny jokes on April fools day to everyone possible.
- When life gets you down, turn up the music.
- It’s hard being the oldest kid in the family, but worth it.
- Find out what you are passionate about and go with it.
- Wear outrageous costumes for fun.
- Sing songs you love, as loud as possible..smiling.
- See how many people you can meet in one day and talk with them.
- Support your friends through all the challenges life brings, always!
- Hang out with people that you can share great conversation with.
- Walk outside, look up, be happy!
Happy 21st Birthday Connor!
We love you tons and we will see you again!
Mama, Dad, Claire, Calvin, Callie & Carter
Sweet.