Dear Sweet Brendan,
Today was your 4th birthday and I am filled with tons of emotion. My life was forever changed when the nurse placed you in my arms. My heart has never felt so much joy. What a perfect, precious gift from God.
I hope you had a perfect day today! I loved watching you wake up in excitement this morning because you knew you were now 4. I loved listening to your excitement as you got dressed for school because you couldn't wait to tell your friends you were 4. I laughed and laughed taking you to school this morning because you were angry that I bought your class cookies and not a cake. I beamed with pride as I watched you blow out your number "4" candle as your classmates sang the birthday song to you. I allowed you to play until the sun was long gone, just because it was your birthday, and I soaked in every last expression and giggle you made while you were running with your sister and your friends. I loved the excitement in your eyes as I held you in my arms like a baby and told you the story of your birth before I put you to bed. You love hearing that story, and I love to tell it.
One day when you are older I will tell you the WHOLE story of your birth and help you understand why you have a special arm. It will help you understand why Mommy is always a little sad on your birthday because she is reminded of things that happened that day that hurt you. But know this, above all else, you are the greatest gift I have ever received! You have given me more joy than I could have ever dreamed possible. You are loved more today than yesterday, but less than tomorrow, for with every breath, I love you more.
Happy Birthday, Brendan!
I love you forever and always,
Mommy
I love that new baby cry. Notice his right arm doesn't move at all. :(
I love this pic of Russell and Brendan. Russell was an amazing father right out of the gate.
Look how yellow he was. He had such a bad ca
se of jaundice.
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