Even before you were born we had a unique connection. Even back then, we used to communicate in our own language - in our own little way. Even when no one else understood, we did. I still can't believe it's been 5 years. Wow! Five years since I first held you and life introduced us (physically) for the first time in that hospital room. You were wrapped in your warm blanket but most of all you were wrapped in my love. Five years since my life took on true meaning and purpose, and the dreams I once had - that had died, became real and alive again. Never again had those dreams left me and they never will. You Rommel Sean-Spencer Patterson in your own magical way gave life it's full definition and for that I'm forever grateful to you. I've never been more proud of anything else in my life (non of my accomplishments) as I am of you and of being your father. Every fiber of my being functions in perfect harmony to honor you. Every mountain I climb, every obstacle I face, every challenge I fight against and every dream I embrace is made easier, simpler and is more worth it because of you. I'll do it all again just for you. My greatest challenge and my greatest pain to date, is not being there with you today. But you are so selfless that you still took the time to be here with me - right here in my heart. Today is your day and I want you to shine as you always do. Thank you for the joy you brought to us and the smiles you put on so many people's face with whom you come In contact with. I've said it a thousand times and I will say it again... I Love you then, I love you now and forever will love you. Happy birthday son 🎁 #rommel #mywhy #myinspiration #loveofmylife #prouddad #year5 #brightfuture #love #futuresvp #futurelegend #futureleader #roelpatterson (at Ventura, California)