I was helping Tyler prepare his lesson for Riverwalk
and there
on the sidebar
(I never look at sidebars!)
was Sam.
Today
is his birthday;
he's 17.
Only one more year and he's out of chances.
It about broke my heart to think of a young man
near my Tony's age
being to old to sponsor.
Growing up
not knowing that somebody cared enough to choose him.
But you know what?
I care.
We choose him.
I told Tyler we could give up our 'bill-pay dinner'.
He reminded me
that we'll have opportunities to give to orphanages in Africa.
that we'll have opportunities to give to orphanages in Africa.
I told him we'd just find something else to give up.
You think Down's babies are close to my heart?
Starving African babies very nearly do me in.
Starving African babies very nearly do me in.
~
Sam, happy birthday.
I hope this is your best year yet!
You are valuable.
You are beautiful.
You are chosen.
You are loved.
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