For Mike

Today is such a big day
in your young life.
You've gone
from "uncle"
to "dad"
at the fate of the court.

All of your hard work,
persistence, love, and money
have paid off.
Your sister couldn't have
asked for more.
Most of all, your belief
in the good things in life
have saved you both.

Look forward
with pride and hope.
You have
a wonderful son
and he,
a perfect father.