Happy 9th Birthday
Zachary at 5 years old.
Today we went to Disneyland with your little brother to celebrate your birthday. We did many of the things you enjoyed. We rode the train and Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear. Your brother and I rode on the merry-go-round together and it reminded me of when you and I used to do that at the zoo. We watched a little bit of WALL-E. We had a birthday cupcake and at night, as the last firework was going off above the park, we let a balloon fly away, up into the sky. I told the man selling balloons that one of them was for you. He looked genuinely moved and he said, “I hope it finds him.” Happy birthday. If not the balloon, then how about our love? I hope our love finds you. Here’s a birthday memory I wrote about on Facebook today and more well wishes from friends and family… [Dad]
I have two favorite memories of your birthday. One is rocking you and singing a made up song in the hospital room while your mom slept. The other is putting you ever so carefully in the car for the ride home. I was so scared, I probably drove 10 mph under the speed limit. We were all so young, but you helped us grow up. The way I felt that first day is indescribable, but maybe all new dads know what that’s like, to realize how perfect, pure, and holy love can be, for the first time. (Frank)
Happy Birthday ‘lil guy! I’ve just been sitting, wondering who you would be… missing who you were… holding onto what we have left. (Uncle John S.)
Happy Birthday! I miss your laughter and your smile. I miss your hugs and seeing the excitement in your eyes when you would come over to play with Jeremy. I love you always! (Aunt Barbara)
Happy Birthday ZMC! Easter is coming up and I can still hear you laughing and telling me that we are going to play Easter Egg hunt; and that I have to pick you up and pretend I can’t see you, but you are the egg. I will hunt for you for always. Love you ♥ (Melena)
John Lennon Imagined a better world, and today I imagined a world with you still in it. It was comforting and bittersweet at the same time. Wishing you were here and celebrating your birth and your life today. (Great Aunt Lauren)
Hey Zach, I’m sitting here in the garden and listening to the train going by, I can’t help but think of you. 9 years ago today you were being born. That was a momentous day. All your Grandparents were in this little waiting room. Waiting and waiting and waiting. So we were getting to know each other better. Joel and Matt were there too. Then your Dad came to the door and told us you were here. Then told us we had to wait some more. WHAT! Wait more “are you kidding”? You were worth the wait, and we are all soooooo much better people for having our worlds blessed by one so beautiful as you. Sweet dreams Zachy Pooh. Wherever you may be. (Grandma Beverly)
Happy Birthday Zach. I’m thinking about you hanging with me while I run around today taking finals. I think your brother mom and dad are at Disneyland today and I bet miles is having a great day. I love you. (Uncle Kevin)
Happy Birthday Zach. My whole family talks about you a lot… still, to this day, we think of you and smile. Though our time with you was short, you made quite an impression on us! (Sarah)
Happy birthday Zach. I’m always thinking of you. Love you and miss you. Rest in peace angel boy. (Great Aunt Teresa)
Happy Birthday, Zach! Still praying, still loving, still remembering! (David)
Happy birthday Zachary! I turned on my car radio this morning and All You Need is Love was playing and I thought of you. *hugs to the Cruz family* (Iris)
Happy birthday buddy! Hope you’re surrounded by all the things you like, doing something totally awesome that would make us all jealous. ♥ (Diana)
Happy birthday Zachary… I miss you and love you so much… (Uncle John C.)
Happy 9th Birthday Zach!!!! We ♥ and miss you… (Barbara H.)
Happy Birthday Zack…….love Mustafah (from Clark Kerr Preschool)
