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It\u2019s the birthday wishes of all birthday wishes for James Van Der Beek<\/a>. <\/p>\n Following the \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d star\u2019s cancer diagnosis last year, the 48-year-old turned to Instagram<\/a> on Oct. 10, to share an incredibly special and emotional birthday message for his 4-year-old son Jeremiah. <\/p>\n \u201c4 years old today. After 2 late-term losses, we thought we were done. Thank God you knew better,\u201d he began. \u201cAn iron will combined with an innate sweetness. And ALL boy. And as you run around and scream and bang things \u2026 all I can think about is how grateful I am that you came to us.”<\/p>\n The beloved actor continued the post by describing his son\u2019s spirit. <\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ve been particular from the jump. And as your language skills have finally caught up the specificity of your desires, what I\u2019m seeing is a fun-loving, passionate soul who doesn\u2019t think twice about speaking up for exactly what he wants. And for that example, I thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n This next part is where readers might want to grab the closest tissue they can find. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sorry there have been spells where I couldn\u2019t be the father I would want to be for you \u2026 where I was too weak to pick you up, throw you around, or even put you to bed \u2026 but know that watching you reveal yourself to us has been one of the greatest joys of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAnd even though you\u2019re stingy with the hugs \u2026 when you do decide to wrap those thick little arms around my neck, it\u2019s like time has stood still and all is right with the world. I love you, bubba. And I always will. And all you ever have to do is be you. Happy birthday, my \u2018big little boy,\u2019\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n Fans and fellow celebrities flocked to the post in support of Van Der Beek\u2019s heartfelt words to his young son. <\/p>\n \u201cSooooooo sweet!!!!!!!,\u201d \u201cDawson\u2019s Creek\u201d co-star Katie Holmes commented. <\/p>\n \u201cThis just made me cry, love it all so much! Happy birthday, sweet Jeremiah,\u201d \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d dancer Emma Slater wrote. <\/p>\n \u201cYou write the most beautiful love stories to your family,\u201d the Instagram account for One Simple Wish noted. <\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n