We have now all been blessed by a full decade of Rocco. Ten years may not seem like many, but it is ten percent of one hundred years, which seems like a lot. God has designed us in such a way that we spend our formative years growing into and becoming the kind of person we will be for most of our life. Ten year old Rocco will be a lot different than five year old Rocco, but forty year old Rocco will likely be a lot like thirty-five year old Rocco. All that to say, at this stage of life, things change quickly. You learn a lot of new things. You gain a lot of weight and muscle. You grow a lot of inches in height. You mature. In celebrating your birthday today, we are remembering with fondness all the good times we've already had and all the good times we look forward to as you become more and more who you are, that is, who God made you to be.
So, who is this man of mystery, this ten year old rocket of sauce? He is quiet and kind. He cares what others think of him without being consumed by constantly worrying about what others think of him. He likes to be crazy and scream and run around and he likes it best when most people aren't paying attention to him. He falls asleep during story club sometimes and he gets up early to do schoolwork and push-ups. He is strong. He is a good friend. He is easy to get along with and easy to like. He knows what is right. He loves his partner in crime, Finneas. He does not like being the center of attention, but he doesn't want to be ignored. He is smart, friendly, loyal, and reliable. In summary, he is a good man and I am proud of him. He is my son and I love him with all my heart.
Happy Birthday, Rocco!
Dad
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