“Don’t cry because it is over. Smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss
November 17, 2016 at 1:52 pm | Posted in life after loss, Love | 7 CommentsTags: #WorldPrematurityDay, Georgia Gives Day, gratitude, happy birthday, hope, life after loss, March of Dimes, not a dark day
Sawyer,
Today is World Prematurity Day so I am wearing purple in memory and in honor of your oldest brother Jake and all the other babies born into this world too soon. Today is Georgia Gives Back day so I just drove food to a shelter and will be making donations in honor of you and your siblings.
Today is also the day that we welcomed you to the world! Today I want to celebrate wonderful little you. Today I am going to read all the congratulations emails we received after you were born because last night I discovered your Dad kept them all (and I have never seen them). Today I will give presents to your brother and sister for your birthday because there do not seem to be any rules on how to celebrate your 7th birthday without you – so, I am trying to make up my own. Today I will try to smile, not to cry (but please forgive me if I do).
Today you gave me the gift of being your mama and for that I am forever grateful to you my sweet Sawyer.
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A Mourning Mom 
Thinking of you and your sweet babies today, and sending love.
Comment by Daphne— November 17, 2016 #
i am quiet in thought, and thinking of our whole family and what we miss and what we have. love, grandmom
Comment by Leslie— November 17, 2016 #
Happy 7th Birthday to Sawyer! I hope the celebration brings peace to your mama’s heart.
Comment by Steph— November 17, 2016 #
Love you Lanie😘
Comment by Julie— November 17, 2016 #
happy birthday sweet Sawyer. i love how you are celebrating him. xo
Comment by lisa p— November 17, 2016 #
I love that you are making up your own rules. We love you, and are celebrating his life today as well.
Comment by Eden— November 17, 2016 #
Such sweet pictures Lanie. Sending you big love and hugs xoxo
Comment by Debbie— November 19, 2016 #