Nathan is 18 Nathan is 18 I look back Into your childhood Recall spending time Tucking you into bed Say a prayer Kiss you good-night Saw you develop Qualities standing out Affectionate little kid Adulthood has seen you Keep your charm I saw the beginnings Of your talents Computer games Creative drawing Singing like an angel It was a pleasure to see These gifts become greater As I look at you My younger friend And consider the treasure in pleasure Of your company A great gift of life God has bestowed upon me, and your family Now you�re 18 Time to express Exactly what you mean to me You know I love you best Wish love and luck For your future Good health and wealth To also follow And hope this birthday celebration Is the best yet, so far As you reflect and ponder From childhood till now Look at all you�ve been taught And be a good person Influencing those As you�ve been To be someone we�re all So proud of Happy birthday Nathan May the spirit of tonight Reign on in love And let�s enjoy each other For now, and always Your family and friends forever � Elizabeth 12th May, 2001 "I've known Nathan since he was a child. He is my best friend's son. I remember when Nathan was young, tucking him into bed, at night, and saying a prayer together, before turning out the light. A priveledge his mum let me partake in, from time to time. I watched Nathan grow from a child to a caring, compassionate and affectionate young man. He is one of my favourite people. A real role model for other young adults. Nathan this is for you, thanks for lighting my life with the beauty of knowing you."