You're A Good Man

It snowed in Galveston the day that Aaron was born. The scene was much like it was at Christmas 2004. Frosty palm trees and white powder covering the tar spotted sand along the seawall. We were so excited to have a son and the possibilities were endless. From his homemade Smurf costume at Halloween to the tearful goodbye at day care when we moved to Houston, those early months with Aaron were so fulfilling. He was loved by everyone he met and his future would be no different. Aaron has never failed to amaze and make me proud in both good times and bad. His sense of awe at learning about the world around him, his need for exploration and discovery, and that ever-present creativity are characteristics envied by those he touches. Aaron is graduating from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi next month. He has worked hard to get his education, though to many it may have seemed to come easy. I am proud of him for that. What lies ahead professionally is anybody’s guess, but as long as he’s happy with his job choice, I’m happy for him. You’ve done well Aaron. I’ve never been more proud of what you’ve accomplished and I’ll be watching with great expectation at what’s in store for you just over the next sand dune. You are a good man. I love you.