Happy 30th Birthday, Steven!
Sadly, you are not here to celebrate this momentous
milestone day with us, but know that your Mom and Dad, Roseann and Gary Wessel,
have already begun marking this day by remembering you on Facebook. I am sure,
knowing my sister, many tears flowed down her cheeks as she began to write that
remembrance.
Aa I recall, you were a boy, and then a man, who marched
to his own drum. It was, at once, both
frustrating and amusing. But, now it is missed.
I am sure you are aware, but you are going to be an uncle
again. Your brother, sister-in-law and niece will be welcoming a boy this
summer. And soon enough, your sister will be getting married.
Perhaps, he would inherit
some of your fine characteristics which showed love and kindness, humor and wittiness,
and even talent when you sang and acted that all who knew you, appreciated when
you came into contact with them. See what you could do to make that happen.
Okay?
While you are at it, please give a big hug and kiss to
Nana, Gramps, Uncle Tim and a tutta la nostra famiglia that you have the privilege to
see every day wherever you are, and tell them all that they are missed by so many.
But I am sure they, and you, already know that.
Godson, I vaguely remember my 30th birthday,
even though it was so long ago. I still have all the Beatles albums your Godmother,
Aunt Anne Marie, gave me that day. And I still enjoy listening to them even
today.
So Steven. Enjoy this milestone birthday and make the most
of it, as I'm sure you will. And remember this. Although you are not physically
with us anymore, you are always in our hearts.
Blow out your candles and make a wish. Happy Birthday
Steven! ππ°πΊπ₯