On April 12, 2000, at 8:33 pm, my life completely changed. I became a mother. There is no way that anyone can describe how it feels to become a mother for the first time. The moment they put Kennedy in my arms, I felt complete. This little being in my arms looked exactly like her daddy. She looked up to me with a look of recognition and a hungry nuzzle. The nurse was doing her best to explain breastfeeding, but I was engrossed in Kennedy. For the past eight years, everyday has been filled with her smiles, hugs and kisses. Kennedy has the kindest heart of any child that I have ever met. She is an old soul. She is wise and compassionate beyond her years. She has so much love in her heart for everything and everyone. She is the best big sister to Garrett, and wants more than anything for him to not be disabled. She told me the other day that she promises to take care of Garrett after we die. She came up with that comment out of the blue...that shows you how much she cares. Garrett had a crisis the morning of her birthday and we had to rush him to the hospital via ambulance. She was terrified. She thought her brother was going to die; to tell you the truth, we thought he might. She said that she does not need any presents for her birthday, she just wants him to be okay. I had many tears on that one. We had to work hard to get Kennedy here, but everything we did was worth it. She is a blessing to all.
I thank God for my daughter everyday. She will always be super special because she made me a mother. April 12,2000...the best day of my life.
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Love Kennedy's comments about her brother. Our family is of a like spirit to yours. Squeeze'em everyday!
Hi, Darcy! Thanks for dropping in and leaving a note. I enjoyed reading your blog...it seems we are kindred.
Darcy,
My email is williamses@earthlink.net if you would like to contact me. Thanks
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