Wednesday, April 28, 2010

My sweet Little Dragon

My sweet little man, Drayke. Today you would have been two years old. I can see you toddling around the house getting into all kinds of mischief. I can see your sly little smile looking up at me with those amazing blue eyes, knowing I could never resist smiling back. You are the best thing to have ever happened to me. I love you.

2 years ago from Today

2 Years ago from today my little man was born. Even though he is not with us in body he is sure with us in spirit. I dreamt of him last night and woke up at 1 am just to realize it was a dream. Every moment of every day I wish he was still here with us but I do know that I will see him again. The day he was born changed us so much and even now still changes us from within. Happy Birthday my little man.

Monday, April 19, 2010

March for Babies Nashville 2010

Drayke's father and I went to the Nashville March for Babies yesterday, April 18th 2010. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. Warm sun & cool breezes. There were a lot of people there as well as huge teams. A far cry from the Lewisburg walk.

We ran into some old NICU friends, Mollie & Jerrica as well as their amazing children. I actually got to hold Daxton for a few moments.

It has been really hard, seeing all the little ones who were in the NICU with us. They are all turning two now. Dont get me wrong, I am beyond happy that they are thriving. But it is always a reminder of those who werent so fortunate. So many that I was personally touched by. So many that I cant remember all their names. I spent a good part of the day crying.

Afterwards was the annual Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Time for Remembering event. This is for the families who have had children die at the hospital. It was another round of crying non stop for an hour. After the presentation we all walked over the the hospital to plant impatiens and they gave us rosemary plants to take home with us.

Even though it was a day full of tears it was one of the best days I have had all year.