This will be your fourth birthday in Heaven, and I wonder what that is like. I know what it is like here. We think that each birthday that passes will get easier, but it doesn't. I miss running into the living room and seeing you sitting in the recliner and giving you the biggest hug and wishing you a happy birthday. I miss taking you out to dinner and singing to you. I miss mom giving you your birthday card which consisted of a napkin with writing on it, but boy did you love it.

I think your birthdays on earth were pretty great, but I cannot imagine how amazing your birthdays are in Heaven. Spending your birthday with Jesus has to be pretty cool. I know you are celebrating with your son, some of your heroes, and people that you looked up to your whole life. I know that you are watching over us on your birthday just like every other day, but sometimes that doesn't make it any easier.

I hope we are making you proud of everything we are doing here on earth. I see you in many of the things that I do. I can feel your presence, love, and support. I look forward to the day when we can all celebrate your birthday together again, but until that day, we will keep living life and keeping your memory alive.

Happy Birthday, dad. I love you more.