When I left the house to attend kindergarten,
I counted on you to be there when I came back.
When I ditched over 30 days of school in 5th grade,
I counted on you to figure out what I lacked.
When my 8th grade counselor refused to enroll me in Algebra,
I counted on you to stand up for me
When I moved in with Aunt Rosie in 10th grade,
I counted on you to trust and let me be
When I found out West Point disqualified me,
I counted on you to help save the day
When I decided to go to Arizona State,
I counted on you to help find a way
When I met challenges every semester,
I counted on your encouragement and support
When It looked like things were not going to work,
I counted on you being in my court
When I graduated from Arizona State,
I counted on you to be in the crowd
When I had 12 jobs in 2 years,
I counted on you reminding me mistakes are allowed
When I found the place I was supposed to be,
I counted on you to help me grow
When I was able to enjoy past birthdays with you,
I counted on you to know how much I appreciate your example, your sense of adventure, just being with you
and here we are in a pandemic miles apart and I realize I’m still counting on you
This year I turned 56 and you 78
We have to have birthday fun at a later date
As your son, I count on you and I miss you mother
Reviewing the past 5 decades I see we’ve actually counted on each other
When I was 12, you were 34. 1234
When I was 23, you were 45. 2345
When I was 34, you were 56. 3456
When I was 45, you were 67. 4567
In 2020 we are 56 and 78: 5678
All of your children believe you are the best mom ever!
Know that we love you
Enjoy your birthday and stay safe
We are counting on you!
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