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44 Weeks

Dear Aaron,

Hi sweet pea! Happy 44 week Heaven Day! Sorry this is a little late. Mommy hasn't been feeling that great this week, my allergies got the better of me. I feel much better today, of course it is freezing cold again. This weekend is Easter weekend. I am off tomorrow and we will be spending this weekend with lots of family. Mommy's birthday is actually on Easter this year. Last Sunday, Daddy and I were watching America's Funniest Videos and they were showing clips of little kids doing Easter Egg Hunts. I just started crying. It's one more thing. I could just picture coloring eggs with you and hiding them. Making a basket for you. Picking out an Easter outfit. Watching everyone play with you over the weekend. Sometimes, while it hurts initailly it is just nice to picture what we would be doing with you. As much of it hurts to not be doing it, it helps a little just to acknowledge that we would be doing it. Your birthday is quickly approaching. I just can't believe you would be a year old. Aaron, I miss you baby and I hope you have a great Easter. I can imagine it would be pretty amazing to be celebrating it with Jesus! You'll be in our hearts and minds and I know I'll be thinking of you all weekend (as if I don't every day).

I love you peanut!
Easter Hugs and Kisses,
Mommy

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Anonymous said…
Happy Easter Aaron! I hope you find the most eggs!!!! Just not too much chocolate. :-) I am going out tomorrow to get some Easter plants for some family. I have decided to get one for you and plant it in my flower garden! I'll let Lydia pick it out!
Happy Easter Josh and Nikki, and Happy Birthday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Love you,
Hanna
9:29 AM
Anonymous said…
These holidays are always tough... and with Aaron's birthday rapidly approaching, just know you are all on my mind.

Love,
Chantel
12:54 PM
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