Close your eyes and make a wish...

Today it's my brother's birthday, Big T, Teeno, Tino, chocolate (remember Uncle Albie calling you that when you were little!).

He's 35 today, 4 years seperate us, and of late a couple of thousand miles. This is one place we can get to share what it is we have been up to, catch a glimpse into the lives of all of the family, touch base, share a moment, and keep the thinning lines of communication in tact, re join the links that grow tattered and worn over time, unload some of the fears, and share in the triumphs.

So today Tino, I would like to say Happy Birthday, and I didn't forget!

Other things I didn't do were to send a birthday card, to get you a present, as well as those I didn't remember your last 10, 11, 12, 13 birthdays... sorry!

I also didn't forget to send out a prayer this morning, to remind God that today was special for you and that when he could, when he wasn't so busy, hide little moments, or thoughts through out the day that would prove to you how special you are.
I didn't forget to think about you all week, because I didn't want to forget today, I also didn't forget how much you mean, and how much I love you!

How many ways can I tell you how special you are? Count the stars, multiply them by the amount of space and time that it takes to travel from each one to the next, that's just the tip of how much you are loved by us!

Imagine this, everyone gathered around a table, each person focussed on the flickering light coming off the 35 glowing candles, anticipation hangs in the air, will he manage to blow them out in one breathe or not? little giggles erupt from excited children, excitement at what will happen next...
For you the question would be, what is it that I want the most, of anything, what would it be? Let that be the last thought you think of my brother, before you close your eyes and make a wish!!!

Here's hoping all your wishes come true!!!
Love you much Tino

Mata, Maine and Jono, Ula and William, Koni and Pui, Jai, Tiona, Nunu, Tinokura, The prodigal brother (Tana), Mum and Dad!!!!!
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