Tomorrow is your birthday
my precious Pisces man.
My existence wrapped in blessings
from the day your life began.
How could I have imagined
that your soul would be so true
with love and generosity
just oozing out of you?
What was it that I looked for
in that little boy so small;
that hasn't come back twofold
by the blessings of it all?
Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy,
from a mother's heart so true;
No words I know are written
of the love I have for you.
~ Mom
Just some of the things Joe has blessed me with....
~ Countless hours of arms around my neck and kisses on cheeks....then and now.
~ Laughter, laughter, laughter....even if I'm not sure I want it....or need it.
~ Hours upon hours of cheering at little league baseball games...rain or shine.
~ A strong shoulder and unwavering devotion when it is most needed.
~ My first brand new car since I was a newlywed.
~ Some great DVD series....and his company watching them.
~ Way too many moments of 'rolling-on-the-floor-from-disgusting-comments' than I'd like to admit.
~ His generous gifts....both personal and material.
~ His long arms for out-of-reach projects.
~ His love and respect of people.
~ His ability to remind me of my dad.
~ His love of tradition.
~ His trivial pursuit knowledge...especially in sports.
~ His calming manner.
~ His love and friendship....and the on-going gift of HIM.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!!! 
Happy birthday tomorrow to Joe! He sounds like a fantastic person and son.
Posted by: Liz | March 18, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Happy Birthday to your Joe!
He sounds like such a dear son!
Junie
Posted by: junie | March 18, 2008 at 04:16 PM
WOW! I hope he gets to read this, Joy. What a great tribute to your son. I could say some very similar things about my boy.
Posted by: kenju | March 18, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Lovely unique poem and birthday tribute to your Joe. You surely do have a knack writing poetry.
Posted by: joared | March 19, 2008 at 03:01 AM
Hi Joy. This is a truly touching and lovely card. They don't come any better.
So let me add Birthday wishes as well. I can't help but feel affection for Joel after reading such a lovely tribute.
Posted by: Roberta S | March 19, 2008 at 03:26 AM
Hi Joy. This is a truly touching and lovely card. They don't come any better.
So let me add Birthday wishes as well. I can't help but feel affection for Joel after reading such a lovely tribute.
Posted by: Roberta S | March 19, 2008 at 03:28 AM
Dear Joy ~~ I hope Joe had a great birthday, he sounds like a great son. Glad you and Jory have had time together
and it is lovely that you are so close to your kids. Thanks for the comments and I am glad you liked the piece that my Julie sent me. I don't quite understand the meme Joy, so haven't done anything about it. Hope Spring is showing at your place.
Take care, dear friend, Love, Merle.
Posted by: Merle | March 19, 2008 at 05:46 AM
I'm trapped, completely.
You should know how naked I feel when not beeing able to comment in your native language as I would so well.
Happy Birthday - that's most people learn, but to really describe in a comment, to your post---
PS. I'm arriving at O'Hare July 31.
Posted by: TorAa Mirror | March 19, 2008 at 09:32 PM
I'm trapped, completely.
You should know how naked I feel when not beeing able to comment in your native language as I would so well.
Happy Birthday - that's most people learn, but to really describe in a comment, to your post---
PS. I'm arriving at O'Hare July 31.
Posted by: TorAa Mirror | March 20, 2008 at 06:11 AM
What a greatand lovely tribute to Joe!!! Please add my happy birthday wishes to him as well?
Posted by: Kay Dennison | March 20, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Hi Joy,
It is a pleasure to read your clever lines of poetry.
I know Joe appreciates your words and reads every line.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOE !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Nancy | March 20, 2008 at 07:56 PM
You have the happiest way of expressing the joy you find in your chilren.
Please pass on my wishes for a happy birthday to your son, Joe.
Posted by: Maria | March 20, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Happy Birthday dear Joe and dear Joy (moms share all birthdays since they did all the work)! I hope you both enjoyed your day.
Posted by: elsie | March 21, 2008 at 05:01 AM
Believe me Joy I know exactly how that Easter Bunny feels, thanks for your cheery words.
Happy birthday Joe.
Posted by: Peter | March 21, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Such a lovely poem and list of ‘joyful blessings’ for the birthday boy! He’s a Pisces like me. These all seem like wonderful experiences and memories and he sounds like a great guy, so I suspect his mom and dad did a wonderful job of raising him. ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller | March 22, 2008 at 11:19 AM