05/01/2026
Craig, Happy 30th Birthday!
Thirty. Such a solid, grounded, real kind of milestone... And it suits you.
Somewhere along the way, you quietly became the kind of man people respect, someone who knows who he is, sets his standards, and lives his life with intention. No drama, no detours... Just steady, thoughtful decisions that are building a life you can be proud of. That doesn't happen by accident.
As your mom, I'll probably always carry a little bit of worry in my heart because of the world that we live in. But I'll never worry about you, the man you are, your character, your choices... I've only ever felt proud. Deeply, consistently proud.
If I can leave you with anything as you step into this next decade it's this:
Don't just focus on what's next. Take time to recognize how far you've already come. And when the time feels right, I hope you find that spark to explore the world again, the way you used to. There's so much out there still waiting for you.
Keep your standards high, your circle solid, and your heart open to the things that matter most.
I am so proud of you. Always have been, always will be.
Love you more than you know. ❤️🥳