It's difficult to imagine fourteen years have gone by since October 23, 2010.
Still feels like yesterday the day my youngest son was born. Now he looms over me, evidence of the quick passage of time.
When I questioned him a month ago about his birthday planning, I expected the usual: a home-cooked celebration with friends and relatives.
He startled me, though, when he expressed a wish to spend the day at an amusement park with his buddies.
Although I know he should be independent, my mother heart started to hurt.
The amusement park was 45-minute drive away. Still, I was glad to let him enjoy this important day in his manner.
The park he selected, Toverland, has Halloween-oriented events all through October.
Special fright zones and extra hours promised an exciting experience.
Though I wasn't physically present, he texted me images of the evening and I felt connected.
Knowing that he still considered his "lonely" mother, me, warmed me.
The fact that I didn't feel lonely, was also because of the messages and visits from relatives and friends.
Their good wishes gave the day festive even without the birthday boy at home.
I have plenty of time to spend with him tomorrow.
That's when we as family will celebrate this milestone with a great sushi meal.
Accompanied by his brother and girlfriend and myself.
Let me show you some of the photos he send me.
Wishing you all the best in life and much health.
📷 Photos: Owned and shot by me with an iPhone 14
🔡 Text: Translated from Dutch to English using DeepL.com
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