The Man You've Become

Twenty-four years ago this little boy stole my heart.

We love you for your sweetness, your gentle heart and the way you love your family like crazy...

We love you for the joy you find in everyday life

We are, of course, so proud of all you have accomplished--you are simply an amazing person.  Smart, funny, loyal, and so very talented.  Dedicated to the craft of acting.  A devoted son and brother and boyfriend.  You love your family. You love your friends.  You strive to do what's right.  Your moral compass points true north. 

But we love you not because of all you have accomplished and won and starred in and created, but for who you are...our son.  This poem seems so appropriate today....Happy Birthday!

The Man You've Become 

by Molly Pasutti

Big wheels, hot wheels

Little trucks and cars

Skinned knees, climbing trees

Wishing on the stars

Moments may be lost somewhere in time

But the sweetest memories are never left behind

Now you've grown so fine

And come so far...

I'm so proud of who you are

The man you've become

Thrilled to share your deepest joy

To know you've found the one

For the great things you will do

I'll be blessed 'cause you're my son

But I'll always see the boy

In the man you've become

School days, sleep-aways

Driving all alone

Phone calls, shopping malls

Late coming home

It was hard to know when to let you spread your wings

When to let you got to face the challenges life brings

But you've grown so fine

And come so far...