Love them, hug them, and believe in them when they are young,
for they too will grow up and fly away.
Two days ago he called and said he found a cheap flight to Hawaii.
In 32 minutes he boards his flight at Logan.
I have no idea how he got to the airport.
I have no idea what’s in his suitcase.
I have no idea what he packed for food.
I have no idea if he remembered his Epi-pens,
And I have no idea what his itinierary is.
I do know he’s very happy because I saw his smile when he dropped the puppy off.
I do know that he has a wonderful girlfriend and a terrific best friend because they drove along for the ride and joined us for dinner.
I do know he has a Mileage Plus account because I overheard him talking to the operator at Continental.
And I do know he has some meds because I saw them on the counter right before he left.
To every pre-school teacher and elementary school teacher who thought the apron strings would never break …,
To every parent who whispered behind the scenes that I was being over protective …,
To every hot shot who teased him because he brought his lunch to school …,
“I’m glad we did it OUR WAY!”
To my husband who stands beside me and became a better cook than myself …,
To my mom who cooked when we were too busy …,
To my sister who is always there for us …,
To Cyndy, and Paula, and Roberta, and Jean, and Jackie, and Debbie, and David, and Marianne, and Susan, and Nancy, and all the parents who gave him a safe place to play …,
To Dr. Young who pleasantly took my phone calls at 3 a.m. …,
To Joanne, and Sandy, and Annie, and Marlene, and Robin, and Elizabeth, and Bill, and all the teachers who went the extra mile …,
To Chris, Andrew, Mike, and John, and all the friends who sat beside him in the cafeteria …,
To Divvies, and Sunbutter, and Home Free Treats, and Enjoy Life and all the companies that cater to food allergies …,
“Thank you. We could not have been so successful without you.”
We are happy. We are proud.
Love them, hug them, and believe in them when they are young, for they too will grow up and fly away.
Ann@FoodAllergiesToGo.com
