Jacob Turns Four

I can hardly believe it. Jacob turns four today. The years have passed so fast; it takes my breath away. Happy birthday, Jacob. We love you.

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A wish for Jacob

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blue skies on which to sail

enough space in which to fail

a million stars to light your path

arms to hold you in the aftermath

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sunshine to brighten your day

a love for work and a lust for play

wisdom to recognize wrong when all others say right

courage to do right when all others choose might

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strength to go out on your own

memories to bring you back home

the deep kind of love that sustains

a song in your heart with a soulful refrain