Garrett Burnham

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Journal

Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT

I remember how I felt 13 years ago today. I was very nervous and questioning myself about becoming a mother for the first time. I knew that Garrett would be born on June 16th - he was induced. I knew that the next day would be so different from all of my other days of my life. I would be a mother for the first time. I would be accountable for taking care, loving and teaching this child that at that time was still in my womb. I had so many ideas running through my head on how we would bring up this child, how we would teach him (yes, I already knew that he was going to be a boy) to be able to be a productive, inspiring person in our society. I had so many ideas running through my head, what would he look like, is he healthy, would he be a good person? The only thing I knew for sure was that I would fall in love with him at first sight. I had 9 months to prepare myself for his entrance into my life but I had no idea what a huge impact he would have on me and everyone that he knew. I love all of my children, but as a mother I will admit that the first child is extra special. (Please do not encourage my other two children to read this.)

As I have stated before, Garrett was not wanting to come into this world very easy. No, he had to make me (and I do mean me) work for it. We went to the hospital early, early in the morning and Garrett did not make his presence until that evening. My loving husband, Darrell, took time to have a lovely lunch with my friend Dee, while in the mean time I was pushing by myself, at one point being the only one in the room and wondering if I was really supposed to be doing this by myself.

I cannot believe that it has been 13 years since I went through that experience. I remember when I turned 13...and now my baby would have been turning 13. I hope that we gave as much love, understanding and education to our son in the short 9 years that he was here to be able to carry it on where ever he went and be able to share his love and experience to whomever he touches.

I know he has touched so many people even after his passing. He is still an inspiration to me and will continue to be while I try to think of what he would be doing if he actually was 13 years old.

I do have pictures to post from the prom.. I will do so later. Right now it is for me to say:

Happy 13th Birthday Garrett! We all love you and miss you more than anything. I look forward to seeing you again and being able to tell you how much I love you again and just give you a real big hug and kiss.

Love,
Mom

Hospital Information:

Patient Room: In your heart

Heaven
Second cloud from the right
First Rainbow
Just Pray and I will Answer

Links:

E-mail Author: smilesmom@austin.rr.com

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