Hey there baby girl. I just wanted to come and say happy birthday to you, just in case you are out there somewhere, in case you remember that today is your birthday, in case you might be checking in here. It was forty years ago today you were born, at 8:13 p.m., the first time... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Michaela
I was watching Call the Midwife the other day, and one of the characters said, "The future is hidden from the young. That is perhaps their blessing, and their curse." My mind went immediately to one of the images that always comes up for me, just caring for Michaela as a young child, playing with her... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday, Michaela
Tomorrow you will be 38 years old, and we will be celebrating your birthday for the 29th time since you were taken away from me. I'm writing today, though, because I am restless today but may be tired tomorrow, since I am currently recovering from surgery.Last night I fell asleep for an hour or two,... Continue Reading →
Dear Michaela … Happy Birthday
Photo by Chris, mom of Precious Angel Tricia Seymour. Love.I don't know where you are, so I am going to post this a little bit early just in case you are in another time zone, because even though it's four hours until your birthday here, I would not want you to ever think I might... Continue Reading →