The most special person in the world to me was born today, 54 years ago. His mother, now passed, I had the pleasure of meeting once over fifteen years ago, before she passed sadly from Alzheimer’s disease in her early seventies. To Dorothy, I am so eternally grateful for raising one of the wisest and most sensitively intelligent people I have ever met. I would not be the person I am today without Steve and ultimately Dorothy’s guidance and wisdom. I have been challenged a bit in this life having been blessed with a delicate and sensitive disposition. I have needed guidance and support beyond measure, and Steve has provided endless amounts of such over the last seventeen and a half years. The soft shoulder that has held my tears and worries must be immensely sore and tired of all that I have grieved, yet I feel so blessed for the bond and love that I have melded with this epically strong and loving man.

The barn across the field poked through the low mist covering the valley this early morning at dawn. I was reminded of the Power of One, and I rekindled in my heart the hope that I may assume to make a difference at some point on this planet with my humble life. Steve has taught me two important lessons among many others over the years. One is that there is the need for ‘quality of life’, meaning living for the joy of the day, not working too hard (but working hard and steady), not worrying about money, indulging in some of the better things in life like food and enjoyment, and that living a humble modest life is something to be proud of. He has taught me how rich I really am, and has encouraged me to accept that despite my condition, I am talented, gifted, loving and… thank god for this, because I have needed much forgiving. I believe that there is a possibility that I have sunk into my dense understanding, that my good may actually outweigh my bad; why else could he love me so?

So here is to the love of my life, a strong sweet gentle soul that has dedicated his life to serving others. We all could learn from this, as Steve is the most unselfish soul that I have ever met. Smart, calm, giving, loving, I am so grateful for loving him and being loved by him. This is all I have ever wanted, and guess what? I have it. So here is to you making all of my dreams come true, you beautiful man. I love you.