Malry's Birthdays. Bittersweet days.

These are just posts from Malry's past three Birthdays.


July 9, 2009
I'm at Malry's therapy. This little guy will be 15 on Sunday. HE should be getting his learner's permit, not therapy. I should be giving him driving lessons not tube feedings. He should be going on dates not Doctor's appointments. Just venting


July 12, 2009
Today is Malry's 15th Birthday. It seems unreal. Just a couple of years ago Heather and I were young, in college and found out that things were about to change for us. We had no idea how much things were about to change. I guess if we, or anyone else, for that matter, ever had any doubts about us being right for each other, they have been put to rest. But, Malry is the Hero of this fifteen year story. Malry had endured 15 years of surgeries, hospital stays(that if added up would equal a year of his life), seizures, therapies, lab visits and Dr's appointments and done it with the biggest smile on his face. He is My hero. Every person should be as happy as he is. Happy Birthday Malry!!


July 12, 2010
Well, today is Malry's 16th Birthday. It is a day of joy and pain. The joy of a son that has been an inspiration to me and made me a better person. The pain of realizing the young man he could have been. Maybe it is pure selfishness, but I wish I could take him to get his driver's license. I would like to get him a car. It was not in the plan. Happy Birthday Malry. You are and always will be, my hero.


July 12, 2011
Happy Birthday Malry. You have made our lives anything but ordinary over the past 17 years. You have been an inspiration and a blessing. You have made us who we are, good or bad, and continue to do it with the purest smile I've ever seen. I love you. Happy Birthday!

Ever since Malry's 15th Birthday I seem to have a hard time with them. Today is no different. Maybe it's because these are the years a Dad really starts to teach a boy how to be a man. I'm not sure I've taught my elder son anything of value, but I've done my best to show him love. As long as he shows me that awesome smile when he sees me I guess I've done something right.



July 12. 2012
Eighteen years ago today Malry Allmon was brought into this world. We didn't know at the time that he would have many toils and snares to get through. Malry, your life has made our lives better. For 18 years you have given us the gift of clarity. We have seen what many parents cannot. You have made visible the very basics of being a parent. We have never taken the small things for granted. You have been a lesson and a test combined. You are a complicated Joy and the simplest, purest soul. You are my son and I am not worthy of the honor. You humble me. I love you. Happy Birthday.