Ink & Shadows: The Words of Osiris j Reapor

I can hardly believe you’ve only been here for three years—it feels like you’ve been part of every memory I have. Always in the background, causing mischief with your brothers, your little evil and infectious laugh echoing through the hallways.

My heart has been yours, little dude, since the very first beat of yours.

You are one of the reasons I breathe, and one of the greatest loves of my life.

Just like your brothers, I can’t imagine my world without you in it.
You are so smart, and I can’t even begin to express how proud I am of you—and how honored I am to be your dad.

I will protect you until you’re strong enough to protect yourself—and even then, I will shield you.

Until the next great adventure takes me away, I’ll be right here: to guide you, nurture you, and cheer you on.

Today is your day. And while you’re still too small to understand or remember, we celebrate you in the smallest and simplest of ways.
I am infinitely joyful to be blessed by you.

I love you, my big boy.
More than all the stars in the sky.