Hey Boogs,

It was a day not unlike today, a brilliant bright sunny sky belied the true depths of the cold outside. The hospital staff saw fit to let us depart with this new little human swaddled in blue and bathed in the love that only parents can know.

From that day forward you have been my everything— my light in the darkness— my smile in the blind.

I’ve watched a baby who became a boy, and a boy who became a man. A good man. A kind man. A man that will make a difference in this world when this world so desperately needs difference makers.

I am so proud of you Charlie, and I am in awe of all the possibility before you. There is so much magic in this world, and if you can tune out the populism and chase that magic, you’ll be better for it.

I hated seeing you go to Montana, but big dreams deserve big skies. I’ve told you time and again, your mom and I are here in the woods cheering you on, but really— all you need to do is close your eyes, touch your heart, and know we are always with you wherever your adventures take you.

Happy birthday my Boy!

Love,
The Squiz.