Dear Aaron,
Hi peanut! Another Wednesday...another week. This week might have been your birthday. Mommy's due date was August 4th - this Friday. This week is a little tougher on me. I should be anxiously awaiting your arrival, but you've been here, made an impact on people's lives and have been gone for 9 weeks. I can hardly believe it.
Tonight, daddy and I were talking about expectations we had for you. It was an assignment that our grief counselor gave us. Daddy talked a lot about when you were older and how the two of you could play catch, you could teach your younger brother or sister things, etc. I couldn't quit thinking about right now I would be getting ready to hold you for the first time, kiss you for the first time, and see you for the first time. Don't get me wrong, I couldn't be happier that I already held you, kissed you, snuggled with you, sang to you and told you all of our stories, it's just I wish you were still here and we'd be getting ready to bring you home from the NICU for the first time.
On Friday, we are going to have a little celebration for your due date. We're going to go to the church and spend some quiet time, time talking about you, and just remembering you. Once we are done we're going to go outside an let go of some balloons with notes attached to them. I know you'll be there with us and keep your eyes open for those balloons :-)
I love you buddy - I'm sending you a million hugs and kisses! See you in my dreams!
XOXO,
Mommy
Hi peanut! Another Wednesday...another week. This week might have been your birthday. Mommy's due date was August 4th - this Friday. This week is a little tougher on me. I should be anxiously awaiting your arrival, but you've been here, made an impact on people's lives and have been gone for 9 weeks. I can hardly believe it.
Tonight, daddy and I were talking about expectations we had for you. It was an assignment that our grief counselor gave us. Daddy talked a lot about when you were older and how the two of you could play catch, you could teach your younger brother or sister things, etc. I couldn't quit thinking about right now I would be getting ready to hold you for the first time, kiss you for the first time, and see you for the first time. Don't get me wrong, I couldn't be happier that I already held you, kissed you, snuggled with you, sang to you and told you all of our stories, it's just I wish you were still here and we'd be getting ready to bring you home from the NICU for the first time.
On Friday, we are going to have a little celebration for your due date. We're going to go to the church and spend some quiet time, time talking about you, and just remembering you. Once we are done we're going to go outside an let go of some balloons with notes attached to them. I know you'll be there with us and keep your eyes open for those balloons :-)
I love you buddy - I'm sending you a million hugs and kisses! See you in my dreams!
XOXO,
Mommy
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Love, mom and dad w
You both continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as this Friday approaches. It sounds like you have a nice day planned that will be reflective and a nice way to celebrate your precious baby boy. Please know that you and Aaron are not forgotten...nine weeks later or ever.
All our Best,
Heather (Heather in Oregon), Jeff and Ethan
Especially your mom and dad.
We're glad you are healthy now.
Soon and very soon...
Love, Todd, Cindy, Alex, and Michael
-Aunt Jess and Uncle Dan
Roxie & Gary
CW
You were not forgotten as we left the beach this morning. The girls got balloons last night on the boardwalk . . .and before we left the beach to return home today, the girls let their balloons (Ariel & a Butterfly) go up over the ocean for you. It was a very special moment. We thank God that you are resting comfortably in his arms. We are praying for your mommy and daddy and Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts & Uncles . . . that God will give them each some peace and help them through each and every day!
We love you,
Bob, Tracey, Sophie & Claire
XOXO