Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Happy Birthday Mighty Mo


The final push came at sunrise. As my son took his first gasps of air, the window in our hospital room was suddenly awash in a brilliant ray of sunrise coming over a mountain. As if ordained by God.

The last four years have been a tribulation period for our son. Between his illnesses and injuries one would think this boy was destined for a hard life. The glory though is that this boy is a Light for others. From the day he was born Mo has pulled people towards him with a gravity that is supernatural. People of both sexes and regardless of age are captured by him and want to reach out and touch him or be a part of his world. He is like a Little Buddha in that regard.

When he is in the hospital, which has been a while thank God, nurses and aids would go out of their ways to come to his room. Before shift, after shift, breaks; all wanted to be a part of this happy, loving boy.

Doctors are perplexed when they attempt to match his behavior with his conditions. Many times we are told he is too sick to sit or stand, let alone be playful and engaging and bringing joy to others in much less dire straights.

Often we are told he is an old soul or he is understanding and empathetic beyond his years. Teachers tell us he asks questions well beyond his years and comprehension to know about. I don't know about all that. All I know is that I am living my lost youth through his eyes and its a blessing to behold. Among all the boyheadedness any son can have with a father, he has taught me about grace in ways I didn't understand.

Happy 4th Birthday Mighty Mo.

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19 Comments:

At 9:24 AM, Blogger Tri-Angle said...

Man Comm, I'm sorry we didn't make it on Saturday. Hope the party was excellent.
Many happy returns to Mr. Mo-Mann
Andy

 
At 9:25 AM, Blogger Spokane Al said...

Nice words and nice thoughts from a great, great dad to a memorable son.

Thank you for sharing.

 
At 9:51 AM, Blogger Born To Endure said...

Cool..he shares a B'Day with my Mighty Ian...:-))

 
At 10:12 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Awwww... Happy B-Day, Mo!!!

 
At 10:21 AM, Blogger Laurie said...

I always enjoy when you write about Mighty Mo. He is one special kid.

Happy Birthday Mo!

 
At 10:30 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Mo!!! Beautiful post Comm's.

 
At 10:42 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey there - give'em a "happy birthday" from me in the northeast.

 
At 11:00 AM, Blogger Bolder said...

Happy 4th to The Mighty Mo!

 
At 11:02 AM, Blogger Carrie said...

I am dino, hear me roar!

Happy 4 Mo!

 
At 11:41 AM, Blogger greyhound said...

RRRRRRAAAAAAARRRRRRGHGHGHG!!!

That's Dino-Mo for AWESOME!

 
At 11:45 AM, Blogger Nancy Toby said...

Happy birthday DINO-MO!!!

My girls turn 4 on June 1st, but they weren't due until August 20th, so they're kind of small for their age. They're fiesty, though. :-)

 
At 11:50 AM, Blogger Bigun said...

Happy 40th birthday to the "real" MO in there - go ahead, have a beer and drag on daddy's stogie...and don't forget the boneless chicken wings....mmmmm, wings....

 
At 2:46 PM, Blogger 21stCenturyMom said...

Roaaaarrrr..... He is SO adorable. I have no doubt people have to restrain themselves from just picking him up and squeezing him.

Happy Birthday to Mo!

 
At 5:25 PM, Blogger Brent Buckner said...

Ha - bigun has me thinking of "Baby Herman".

Happy birthday to Mighty Mo.

And all the best to his parents, who are also called to Deal With It.

 
At 7:13 AM, Blogger TriDaddy said...

Mo is truly a great kid! happy birthday Mo!

 
At 7:56 AM, Blogger Iron Pol said...

Happy 4th to Might Mo! Man, what big feet for a four year old dinosaur. Must be to hold up all the fierceness.

I'm telling you Comms, B-Boy and Mighty Mo are B-Boy are sure to get along. Through in Nancy's twins, and we'll all have gray hair (well, what's left of mine, anyway).

 
At 10:13 AM, Blogger Geo said...

Happy Birthday Mighty Mo! Roar on big guy!

 
At 4:36 AM, Blogger Di said...

Great post Comm!! Happy Birthday to MO!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the new pic!

 
At 4:36 AM, Blogger Di said...

Great post Comm!! Happy Birthday to MO!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the new pic!

 

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