Archive for May 2017
My First Day Back Since You Went Home
For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. Psalm 143:11 Dear Colton, Today was my first day back at work since you went home to our heavenly father. I am reminded of you throughout my day because this office is where…
Read MoreOne Month
Dear Colton, 1 month 31 days 44,640 minutes 2,678,400 seconds …have passed since I last held you in my arms and kissed your forehead. Saying goodbye has never been so hard in my life. My heart broke in pieces a month ago knowing that would be the last time I see you in your physical…
Read MoreYou Made Me a Mom
Dear Colton, Today looked very different from how I ever pictured. When I first found out I was pregnant with you back in August, I remember looking up when you would be due. You were my little April spring baby just like me. That also meant that I would have you with me for Mothers Day,…
Read MorePicture Perfect
Dear Colton, Not a day or moment goes by that I don’t think of you. It’s crazy how the smallest of things will make me think of you or my pregnancy. Sometimes those memories make me smile and remember a wonderful time when I was carrying you and sometimes they make my heart hurt and…
Read MoreIs This Really Happening? – Part 2
After the first night in the hospital and going to bed with some type of peace, waking up did not feel the same. I tossed and turned on the pull-out couch that I used as my bed beside Marie. The weather was gloomy and overcast, not exactly how I wanted to start off the morning…
Read MoreA Day to Remember
Dear Colton, Yesterday we had your memorial service. It was a sweet time to remember and honor you. We released some balloons up to you. I hope you enjoyed seeing them. You had so many family members who never got to meet you come because they love you so much. We felt God close to…
Read MoreThe Road to Delivery
Being hooked up to an IV, filling out paperwork and getting introduced to the nurses who would be taking care of me was a surreal moment. This is not how it was supposed to be. There wasn’t suppose to be tears and sorrow but instead joy and excitement. I kept crying out to Alex that…
Read MoreIs This Really Happening? – Part 1
When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry. – William Shakespeare That night, I cried. I cried over him, Colton, my son. I didn’t give anything to him to make him laugh because his face was so beautiful and still, just like the final touch…
Read MoreMemorial Service for Colton
We will be holding a memorial service for Colton this upcoming Friday whoever would like to attend, all are welcome. Where: Bridgepoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 Google Map Link When: Friday, May 5th, 2017 Time: 10 am – 12 pm 1 hour for the service and then a reception will follow with light snacks…
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