A-Z April Challenge - D is For This Day, This Very Special Day

Today is the Day.  It is a most special day.  It was one of the happiest days of my life.  Today, when I think about this special day, I remember moments about it that are sweet and precious to me.
You see, this day was the day I first met him, in person that is.   And from the first minute I saw him, I knew immediately who he was.  Oh, I had contact with him before we actually met in person.  I thought I had a pretty good idea of what he would be like, even what he would look like.  I spent hours and hours trying out different little names that would fit, what I would call him when we finally met.
Even though it was many years ago, I remember the little details that women usually remember about such things.  I remember the day, it was a Friday.  I remember the time, 2:00 p.m. to be exact.
I have to admit, he was a lot cuter in person.  I just knew he would be a joy to be around.  I was right about that. We were very much alike.  We communicated on a different level than most.
The more time we spent together, the more I fell in love with him.

We keep this day as a special day.  We celebrate each year, for there is no day like this day.

At 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 1975, I met Joseph Christopher.  My son.   When I saw him, I just knew who he was.  He was Joey.  

My Joey would have been 38 years old today.

Each year I would try to find a Snoopy as “Joe Cool" birthday card for Joe.

I always looked for one of these and picked one up whenever I would find one.

I was excited to find this one, but I never got the chance to give it to him.

That’s why this Day is the Day.  Today, this day is filled with so many emotions.
It’s a sad day for me.  I am filled with pain and grief on this Day.
On this Day I feel so fortunate to have him in my life, always and forever.
I miss Joey everyday, but especially, today, on this Day.