A Party for Everyone
That afternoon, Mateo kept his promise. In the backyard of his house, no one was missing: classmates, neighbors, the mailman, the kiosk lady, the florist, his doctor, even his therapists. Everyone was there, laughing, eating cake, and celebrating not just the birthday of a child, but also the spirit of community that often feels forgotten.
When it came time to blow out the candles, Mateo looked around and said with disarming sincerity:
“I’m happy because all my friends are here.”
