Day 1677
Went for a nice walk with the family today. Lazy Saturdays are underrated. No need to go hard every day. I had plenty of that on Thursday and it feels good to just relax.
Now I’m going to enjoy my son’s birthday. Still mind-blowing that a year ago we were in the hospital. It feels so recent. One minute Ryder Jay Chepenik is this tiny thing we’re staring at in disbelief, and the next he’s one and I’m out here on a Saturday walk trying to process that.
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Before I know it you’ll be an adult. I can’t wait to watch you grow up. I love you and I’m proud of you. I know you’ll do amazing things with your life. I pray every night with the kids and tell them that, depending on who I’m tucking in, and I know it’s true.
I’m forever grateful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me you.
That’s it. Happy birthday, little man. Can’t wait to keep watching you grow up.
10/24/26
Conor Jay Chepenik
