This year, I spent my birthday in a way I never expected.

My wife and I had been invited to a thanksgiving celebration hosted by a family whose six-year-old son had gone missing and was later found safe. What began as a simple invitation became one of the most emotional and meaningful experiences I have ever witnessed.

In many ways, it was one of the greatest birthday gifts I have ever received.

The celebration was unlike any party I had attended before.

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