The most memorable experience of my life was the moment my son was born. The emotions, the sentiment and the feelings of love and belonging were overwhelming. What set the birth event above all else is that he looked right into my eyes as he entered this world. The look in his eyes was so piercing, so wise and so touching. The image appears to me often, involuntarily, and gives me warmth and solace.
Since that unforgettable time 14 years ago, I have enjoyed seeing him grow in many ways - smearing cake on his face on his first birthday; seeing his first steps; seeing his preschool, grade school and middle school graduations; seeing his ballgames; seeing him fumble with his first guitar chords; and now seeing him touch the strings like they are extensions of his fingers. I now look forward to seeing him mature into a tall, handsome man.