12 years ago a new person came into my life
By no means did I invite him into my life.
To some degree, I really didn’t want him here
I actually feared his arrival, yet I knew there was no way to keep him away
Once he showed up I realized there was no way to get rid of him
However, over time I grew to accept his presence
I eventually learned not to fear him
He brought passion for everything he does
He brought the desire to learn new stuff everyday
He brought dedication to doing the best at everything he does
He brought compassion for the people in his life
He brought interesting and sometimes deep conversations
He brought laughter and a fun sense of humor
He brought a helping hand when one is needed
He brought a different yet honest perspective on life
As the days flew by I eventually grew to Love him
Eventually he fathered children
His passion, desire, compassion, care, laughter, helping hand and love seemed to grow even more
Our friendship continues to grow every day
Truth be told, he has become my son in many different ways
You see, he married my daughter 12 years ago today
Many hear me say that I live a Blessed Life
Having Oscar as my son is one of the reasons I know this
Happy 12th Anniversary Oscar & Jessie
I love you
Boppy
Teddy Burriss 