JON COLIN

Today is my son's birthday. He is twenty six. It is so very  hard to believe. I tried to think of something original to say about the passage of those twenty six years but all that comes to mind are the cliches about how quickly time flies and anyone who has a child knows that all too well. He and his brother, Kane, were my life and when the house was suddenly empty, I felt I was too but anyone who has experienced an empty nest knows that feeling as well. It is the human experience that we all share. Holding on and letting go. I am happy to say that I let go of two incredible people. Both wonderful men and fathers but of course it is my nature to think of all of things I should have done, said, been. I remember always thinking how lucky I was that I was not only given the gift of children but that over and above that I was allowed every day to spend part of it with two of the brightest, funniest, most caring people I had ever known....what are those odds? 
So, today, on your birthday, I would like to tell you that time does fly. That Rylan and Emmalynn will grow and leave before you have a chance to say enough I Love Yous. Before you think of saying everything that you think needs to be said. Life is fast and full and it just isn't possible to make every day special, to tell them how much they mean and how incredible they are...but do yourself a favor...try.

Love, mom