A Birthday Card

I saw this quote on a birthday card a few weeks ago, and I bought it, though I have no address to send it to.

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

The inside reads:
To my favorite adventurer. Happy Birthday.

Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, AZ

Who was there: Andy's mom, step-dad (Jack), Brandon, and me
When we went there: March 2nd, 2009. It was about mid-afternoon on a day that couldn't have been prettier.
Where we were: the swimming hole at Slide Rock State Park
Why we chose there: My parents came to visit me in Arizona, so we took a day trip to Sedona. We stopped in the park on a whim, but it was the prettiest place that we visited during the whole day. Mom chose the specific spot. It was sunny and beautiful just where the creek met the rock to form a slide. I will probably go back there in the summer to go swimming.
What we did: Mom scattered the ashes, with Brandon filming. We didn't say anything.



I'm glad we had the chance to scatter his ashes as a family, especially since we were able to do it in such a lovely location that I'm sure he would have loved to visit.

Andy's Birthday - March 14, 1985

You were my son, my only son.
You were so special to me.
I know it’s your birthday,
but in my heart, you’ll always be
23.

You were going to travel the world.
You were going to marry a girl.
You had so much ahead of you
That is why I’m so blue.

You were my son, my only son.
You were so special to me.
I know it’s your birthday
but in my heart, you’ll always be
23.

You had so many friends that loved you,
as much as I do.
They had so many nice things to say about you.
Oh, my Andy.
Your friends may grow up and get older,
but you will always be
23.

I miss you more than you’ll ever know.
You will always be a part of me.
I may grow older and time will move on.
But you will always be
23.

You were my son, my only son.
You were so special to me.
I know it’s your birthday,
but in my heart, you’ll always be
23.