Happy Birthday to you Theo
Happy Birthday Child of My Heart!
I don't know what they tell you, but I tell you now that these past 65 days have been the hardest of my life. From the day that you were born, when I fetched you and your mommy from the hospital, you crept into my heart, and there you have just grown to encompass my whole life.
How do I tell you that even though you are not of my blood, that you always have been, and always will be the the very dearest and most precious child of my heart, a heart that is now shattered. I haven't given up on you, for the past 65 days I have tried every avenue to restore a peaceful status quo, I have exhausted all avenues, and still I don't know why your father did it, still I don't know why he keeps me from you, but if I have to wait 650 million more days, know that your "Brampa" will always be listening for the joyful sound of your voice, and I'll be waiting for you.
You, the most precious gift of all, a little boy with the heart of an African Lion, a little boy with the heart of the meekest lamb, you a precious child who changed the lives of all the people around you, how do I tell you that I love you and miss you so when I am prevented from talking to you?
How do I say happy birthday to you, when you are so far away?
I tried all that I possibly could to protect you, I tried all that I possibly could to teach you what a man of Africa needs to grow up to be strong and compassionate, I tried to raise you right, and now you are gone.
How do I tell you that everyone who's lives you touched misses you, that everyone who knew you, walks with a deep longing in their hearts for your smiling face and your loving heart.
We all miss you so, Aunty Kobie is keeping her promise and last night she baked a birthday cake for you, Teacher Rina is going to give a party for your friends at school and your "Brampa", well, I listen and wait for you with every beat of my heart.
