DEAR MIDDLE SON

Dear Middle Son,

You have always been special. You never wanted to sleep as a baby and toddler. You nursed until three. You loved playing with LEGO and little cars. You would come into our bedroom and stare at Dad. You knew he would wake up for you.
You have always had your problems. As a young man you started having seizures. Dad heard some noise one morning and went down to your bedroom. You were thrashing about. SEIZURES!!!! So you were put on medication. Before checkups you needed to stay up all night. At first Dad and I would share the nights with you. Then Marty and eventually Lissy would help. I think you also had a friend or two stay for awhile. At the end you were able to stay up alone. You were always a trooper.

You had a mark on your head which had to be removed. I didn’t tell you until the same morning. You were a little more than upset because I hadn’t told you before. Anyhow we went to the hospital. I stayed with you as the doctor removed the thing whatever it was.
Thank goodness you are fine now.
You have given me a wonderful sensitive and adorable grandson for which I will always be grateful. He is the apple of my eye. He is very precious to me.
Then you got divorced and went through such heartache. I am happy that you found another woman to love and give me another two grandchildren. What can I say? I have always loved children and now to have two more. One more adorable than the other.
So thank you.
Remember when we drove to Florida together. I would pick you up after your last exam.
Remember when you drove through the garage door!
Remember the first time you slept in the bedroom downstairs.
Remember the first time we went to a La Leche League conference and I gave you the key. You looked after your sister while I attended sessions.
Remember when you took over the playroom as your bedroom.
Remember your trip to Europe with Lewis.
Remember all the time you spent with Lorne and Stephen.
Remember the good times. You had some rough periods but hopefully they are over for now. 
Remember working with Dad and your brother and the delicious lunches you shared.
Remember always your SON and keep him close!!!!!
You are quiet. You don’t say very much. In that way you are like your father who doesn’t waste words. I wish you well.
You were always easy to get along with. You may have annoyed your sister but you loved her and she was a pest.
Take care. I wish you a healthy and happy life with your new family.