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Four years.

Four years.
Four years ago today, our second blessing jumped into our arms for the first time.
Four years ago today, these two became brothers and best friends.
Four years ago today, all our worlds changed.
And yet, how can it have only been four years? Feels like he has been our son from day one. The Lord blessed us ten-fold the day we met you, my son, our Tope. My world is better with you in it.



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