Happy Birthday, Dear Matthew

My heart is full on this very special day, for it is the birthday of our only child. Matthew was a gift from God, a miracle born eight years into our marriage. He is a smart, generous, funny, loving, handsome, wonderfully gifted artist and photographer who plays a mean set of drums and can cook like Mario Batali.

Our son has taught us much - about courage, strength, endurance and faith. We are better people because of him.

Matthew celebrates his 28th birthday today, the 15th since his life-saving heart transplant at age 13. We have been truly, truly blessed.