Happy 3rd birthday, Max

Max, today you turn three years old—a beautiful milestone filled with curiosity, laughter, and endless possibility. Even if you don’t understand it yet, you are deeply loved, not only by your dad who gives you everything he has, but by everyone who hears your story and pauses to care.

To your father: raising a child while carrying loss takes a strength few ever truly understand. Every smile you protect, every bedtime you show up for, every ordinary day you turn into safety and love—those things matter more than words can say. Your son is not alone. And neither are you.

Max, may this year bring you gentle days, big laughs, and memories that grow brighter with time. May you always feel safe, cherished, and surrounded by love—both seen and unseen.

Happy Birthday, little one.
The world is better because you’re in it.