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Today is also the birthday of my boyfriend's son, Henry. He turns 12 today and is the closest thing I have to a child of my own. He has Down's Syndrome and autism which can be challenging, but is mostly joyful in Henry's near-constant optimistic purity. In the 2 years that I've known him, I can see his maturation and my heart smiles (while also breaking a little at the same time).

Happy Birthday to Hank and Henry! An auspicious day, to be sure!

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Happy birthday to Henry! Near-constant optimistic purity sounds amazing.

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It's pretty rad!

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Happy birthday to your son, and happy birthing day to you! My daughter Sophie who has severe disabilities is 30 on March 8th. it's been a wild ride.

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Thanks! An ocean of strength and fortitude to you. ❤️

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Happy Birthday Hank Meloy! Love your sign and politics 👏💖!

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There's a creek in the middle of a housing development about a quarter mile fromus and the frogs have been DEAFENING at night the last week or so. We're in Woodburn but it reminds of growing up in the Oakland Hills (back when it used to rain there, sometime in the 70s).

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Happy Birthday to Hank!!

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How are you so sweet! Happy birthday on the piano and the little ahem. Thank you for coming to Earth Hank Meloy!!! Happy Hank season! Have the best time.

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These updates of yours, so artfully crafted and neatly tucked in between bank statements and consumer recalls, make my day a little funnier and definitely more beautiful. Thank you.

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