Cody Eugene Patterson

Happy birthday, my friend.

You are now 18.

I do hope your day was quite grand.

Melissa and I came bearing gifts of cake, chips and salsa, and even a fancy bracelet. All of which I'm sure you enjoyed.

I'm so glad you arrived on this earth 18 years ago. Without you in my life, I don't know what I would do.

You're hillarious, and you don't let anything get you down. You're such an influence to me, and I love you so incredibly much! (:

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I hope you've had a great day. And I hope that tomorrow is just as good, when you go to test your cardboard boat.

Once again, happy birthday to you.

And thanks for everything you've done for me.