Our darling Chase,
We have never expected you.
You were our surprise baby with your surprise personality and a most surprising life ahead of you that we could not have imagined if we’d tried.
We would apologize for our lack of expectation, but somehow the silly, crooked grin every time you perform the unexpected makes us wonder if you sort of just adore shocking us all.
Like living when they thought you would not…
Like walking when they thought you would not…
Like talking when they thought you would not…
Like a dozen other things that started as “NOT”, but you said “WATCH ME”.
You will always defy expectations, our sweet boy.
And somehow it’s only fitting that your cancer diagnosis includes the word “atypical” – because that’s exactly what you are and we love you for it.
Five years ago this morning, I doubt very much that five months were expected, let alone five years, but of course, you showed them and you continue to show us.
You will never have the easy life, my darling Chase, but you will have the precious life, for sure and always.
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before you…keep singing when the evening comes.
We love you,
Mom and Dad
