if you could hear me

i would offer these to you.

you just need a little

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17

17 years of nic today. our christmas treat.
a box of birds. sleep not required. treading on my head. in bed.
at 5am. charming.
took to a cricket bat. like it had always been attached.
left handed. who would have guessed.
all things sporty. his greatest love.
and yet. there's always room for a hug where nic's concerned.
always time for his little cousin. or his poppy.
full of loving. and feeling. that's our boy.
navigating 17 year-old-ness. it's not easy sometimes.
well. you are doing fine.
just fine.
happy birthday. nikolay davydenko.
celebrations. all round.
for god gave a party. in heaven. the day you were born.
when he saw just how happy you made us.
just by being.
you.

{image}: cassia beck @ flickr