My nephew Tim
He is The Legal Genealogist‘s hero.
He is smart.
He is funny.
And he has the heart of a lion.
He is my nephew Tim, and he is one of four family members recorded in my genealogy database with a birthday on May 5th.
And have I mentioned that he’s my hero?
He is an unrepentant Cubs fan, who will listen — start to finish — to every single game no matter where the Cubs stand… and he still isn’t completely sure that he believes they have won a World Series in his lifetime.
He is a Bears fan. A Bulls fan. A Blackhawks fan. A Chicago fan through and through.
And have I mentioned, lately, that he’s my hero?
He is a total card sharp. Do not ever play poker with this man. He will take your shirt while stealing your heart and making you laugh while he does it.
He is a Facebook addict. Letting him loose on the computer guarantees that you will (a) laugh and (b) lose a lot of time chasing down the links he posts.
Have I told you that he’s my hero?
He knows every song Taylor Swift has ever sung, word for word, and may be the world’s biggest Taylor Swift fan.
He is a loving son, loving brother, doting uncle of Martin (who has just turned four), a nephew and cousin to so many.
And have I mentioned yet — he’s my hero?
When Tim was born, there was every reason to believe he wouldn’t make it. A combination of spina bifida and hydrocephalus at that time offered a grim prognosis.
The sheer number of times over the years that his family has not known what the next day, the next hour, even the next minute would bring is staggering.
And time after time he has beaten the odds.
He has endured operations.
Years in a brace, and a wheelchair.
Hospitalization after hospitalization.
His life, of necessity, has been different from that of his peers.
And through it all — he has been smart.
And he has been funny.
And he has shown that he has the heart of a lion.
He is my nephew Tim.
And he is my hero.
Happy birthday, Tim! Many happy returns of the day!
Not just for you… but for all of us.
Because every day we have with you is a gift.
Heroes are everywhere. And thank heavens we no longer hide them away because they seem different. Happy Birthday Tim, and have a fabulous celebration of life.
What a beautiful, beautiful tribute. Happiest of birthdays, Mr. Tim, and many more! Now go eat cake!!
Happy Birthday Tim. That is a great name. We have lots of Tims in our family. All of them wonderful, just like you.
Wonderful tribute and Happy Birthday Tim!!!
Kudos to you Tim. What a great tribute to your nephew. What a man, he has fought battles but never lost the war. God bless!
Happy Birthday to Tim. Aren’t those of us with a hero like this in our family fortunate? I have several, for various reasons. Each of them brings something into my life that wouldn’t be there otherwise. I learn so much from them, and am grateful for them in my life.
Happy Birthday blessings to Tim. Much gratitude for all the heroes like Tim who share their love, compassion, humor and perseverance with the world.
We should all be so blessed! Happy birthday, Tim!
Happy Birthday Tim!
Lovely tribute. <3
Lovely, just a lovely tribute. Sounds like Tim would fit right in at my fantasy party with all the past, current and future heroes I’d like to know. Happy b’day, Tim. Hope it was a wonderful party!
Happy birthday Tim.
Belated happy birthday, Tim!
Happy (belated) Birthday, Tim!
If your wish is to meet “Tay-Tay”, I hope your wish comes true – and count me in!
You and your aunt are both so fortunate to be so tight. I have different challanges than you, but they are difficult nonetheless. Having family have your back is the best!
Hope your special day was truly stellar!
~ Sherri