Dear Frankie,
Happy Birthday, bud! 22! Hard to believe!
We are so proud of you as you move on to the next exciting chapter of your life. While most parents of children your age are watching them cross the stage of their college graduation, we have the privilege of watching you transition to adulthood in a different way…but equally awesome.
I know you appreciate so many people, Frank, but I will do the honor of pointing them out for you.
First, thank you to your sisters, Elizabeth and Maura, for being the most patient, loving, and soulful humans you could ask for. Words cannot capture the amount of gratitude and admiration Mom and I have for these two. What a blessing you were granted when they came into your world. We love you so much, girls.
Thank you to our family and friends for all you have done over the years. It takes a village, for certain, and you have been a great one for Frankie.
Thank you to all the amazing teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, coaches, doctors, caregivers, and peers (you know who you are) for the incredible support you have kindly provided our son over the past two decades. Frankie’s journey has been a long and hard one at times, but he has taught our family so much.
And now, Frankie, congratulations to YOU on your “graduation.” Well deserved, my boy.
And onto the next. Moving forward. The next adventure begins for you.
Happy birthday, pal. I love you.
-Dad
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