Today is Liz’s boyfriend, Ron’s, birthday. Ron and Liz met the first day of law school and have been pretty much joined at the hip since that first meeting. (Or so it seems from a mother’s perspective.) They survived that 2 year accelerated course, then studied for and took the bar together before heading out on a 2 month cross-country trip together in a Ford Focus. After learning they had both passed the bar, they ventured out into the job market, where in not too long a time, both landed jobs where they are learning all sorts of new information to aid in their careers. Two weeks ago they moved into an apartment together and are now getting settled.

The gist is that Ron has been part of our family for the past almost 3 years. He has also been a constant support for Liz as well as a good person all round.

So, to you, Ron, let me just say that it’s been a pleasure having you in our lives. It has also been wonderful watching you and Liz clear those career hurdles one after the other and support each other – and your friends – along the way.  You have been generous and kind in your dealings with the whole family, and you can cook up some tasty food to boot.

I hope you have had a great day and I wish you the best for the upcoming year. Keep being the very fine person you already are.

Fondly, Len.