birthday

Today is one of those days...
Words can't quite begin to express
all my thankfulness for you.
But I'd really love to let you know
how happy I am to be celebrating the birthday
of someone who is so important to me.
You are someone who is worth to this world
is celebrated on this special day,
but who is appreciated
every single day of the year.

Whether you know it or not,
you make a tremendous difference
in lives of other people --
just by the light that your life shines
on those around you
and by the way your smiles give the gift
of warmth to those who know you.

I am one of those lucky people,
and I want you to know
what a joy it is to have you here.

                                                    - Collin McCarty

                         Happy Birthday!