As I sit here contemplating 12/12/12 and the third birthday I have, at some moments, thought I wouldn’t see, I am overcome and don’t feel like I can adequately summarize this moment in Chase’s life, so here is what I would (and probably will) say to him:
My Dearest Chase,
Today you are three years old and even if you aren’t cognizant of it, this is a big deal. Your Daddy and I have often wondered if you would live to see this day – and that was even before your “baseball“. Since your “baseball” and your “cancers“, there have been many more minutes that we have stood by your bed or talked with your doctors and wondered if we would get to celebrate this day with you. …and here you are! Not only with us, but finishing all your brave days in your “spaceship“. As we often whisper in your ear before you take your nap with the doctor: “Be strong and of good courage, for the Lord your God is with you.” (Joshua 1:9)
Son, Daddy and I are so proud of you. You’re our favorite, bravest Chasey Bear in the whole world!
Love,
Mommy
Happy 3rd Birthday, My Precious Chase!
[Chase’s dictionary of terms: “baseball” = the tumor site (with it’s baseball-like stitching), “spaceship” = the proton radiation room]
Hi Chase, and your whole family: Happy Birthday to you. I can’t wait to see you again, and Bodhi misses you too. do you remember that doggie????
tell mommy and daddy I am so proud of them.
You are really a great little guy.
love, Maralee and Bohdi
Happy Birthday Chase! You are such a brave little boy and my hero! God bless you.
Happy Birthday Chase! You are an awesome little boy with a great big faith! Much love and blessings !
Happy Birthday little guy!, You have lived a “LONG” live of Cancer in your 3 years of life, and you are such a FIGHTER, HAPPY, CUTE little guy.
Happy Birthday Chase, yup, those little guys are fighters and never give up the determination to move ahead another day. WAY TO GO CHASE. BIG PLATO YOU ACCOMPLISHED TO TURNING 3!! GOD BLESS HIM.
LOVE, JOLENE