Ben

And about this paragraph:
Upon his birth, I knew that I had chosen well. His ruddy face and fierce determined expression spoke volumes and over the years I have watched him grow into his name. To make it his own as an extension of himself. I have heard it spoken in notoriety for not his Namesake’s accomplishments, but his own; I have heard him explain to people with great pride whom he is named after and intelligently explain the popular misconceptions and mispronunciations which (on hindsight) were inevitable. I have watched my little boy grow into a strong and brooding miniature man; old before his time, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Occasionally I will see his radiant smile, a chink of light amongst his darkness and anxiety. He will light up the room, filling every inch of the large shoes he was named for.

Never a truer word spoken.

and number one son will make his mark on the world regardless – although they are hard to escape once they are in place, labels can help define and highlight amazing qualities – sort of reflected from suddenly having an understanding of why he might have had challenges previously. give the boy a kiss from me (not that he’ll remember me – and hopefully not my radiator!!)…
did that make any sense? probably not. i knew what i meant tho!!