For the first time in 13 years, I am not there to give him a hug on his birthday.

I did speak to him and he seemed alright. He is a big boy and has always seemed older than his years (when he’s not being childish and fights with his little brother!) that I have always thought he was 13 this past year!

I forget that he is still a child.

Happy birthday, anak! I love you and miss you so very much.