Birthday letter from Dad

Dear Warner (aka Bruno),

I love you!

You arrived in my life at the right time. You arrived so fast, I didn't have time to be scared although I should have been scared. We almost lost you.
Son, you amaze me every day. Whether it is the uninitiated about face you made the other day at the top of the steps in order that you might go down the steps on your belly, whether it is when you remain asleep through turbulent time in our lives, or when you smile with no provocation at me or your mother. I consistently find myself hoping, wanting, and wishing to impress you. Yes, even now. I hope, want, and wish to provide for you and even dress like you! I could name thousands.
The following are only some of the things I love about you:

I love that you call me "Da" and it was one of the first sounds you regularly made.
I love when you hug me.
I love that when you are in a crowd, you cling to me.
I love your trust.
I love when you take my glasses off and try to put them back on my face.
I love when you laugh.
I love when you stick your fingers in my nostrils, my eyes, my ears, and my mouth.
I love that you know what I'm saying almost naturally without the ability to know words.
I love you all the time.
I love that you love me.
I read or heard a story about a man posed this question, "What do you feel you will leave behind after you leave this world?" The man responded, "Ask the persons around me."
I have asked God for one thing on a regular basis since you were born. That He keeps you breathing. To this day, that has not changed nor do I feel that request will ever cease.
Happy 1st Birthday! I love you!

Your Dad