Happy Birthday Princess!

I remember that after something like 36 hours of labor they did a c-section, and I never saw your actual birth. I knew it was early in the morning when they prepped me for the surgery and the next thing I knew I woke up in an empty hospital room. I looked over at the clock and it said 1:30. I called for the nurse and your dad and asked, “What did I have?” Your dad told me we had a beautiful baby girl. He was the first one to meet you and held you when you were born.
“Would you like to see her?” The nurse asked. “Of course I want to see her!” I exclaimed thinking why wouldn’t I? Was something wrong with the baby? They brought you in and I remember thinking, is that my baby? You looked so perfect and beautiful, I couldn’t believe you were mine! I couldn’t believe I had a daughter. I cried from joy and exhaustion! I did it, I was a mom! I always wanted to be a mom. I had lost my own mother when I was just 22 and was sad she wasn’t here to meet you, but I suspected that she knew she had a grandchild. I knew she was proud of both of us, her girls.
It took you awhile before you had any hair. I would dress you in such cute girl clothes and still people would ask, “How old is he?” You and I would laugh about that. It was one of the many things we laughed at. I was so lucky to have given birth to not only a daughter but to my best friend.
It’s been just 7 months since your tragic passing and I still can’t believe you’re not here.You grew up to be such a beautiful young lady. You had a killer smile, an infectious laugh and was so incredibly smart. Anyone who met you, never forgot you, you touched people’s souls from the start.
Love you to the moon and back… forever!
Mommy
Awe..I love this so much! Thanks for sharing!
Very well written and presented… Reminds of the song “Tears in Heaven”. Today they are abound all around !!
Michael
Such a sweet memory of Courtney! I remember it well, wishing I was there with you at the delivery and wishing Mom and Dad were there to meet her too! Wild horses wouldn’t keep me away! Helping my baby sister with her baby was one of my favorite memories
We started her early with love, laughter, and how to have fun! Courtney, in spite of her disease, lived her short life with love,laughter,and fun! Happy Birthday to Courtney and to Birth-Day to you. Hugs to you both.
Thanks Melissa… Would guess the thought of butterflies was, at this time of the year, meant for a warm climate. Thus far during winter have not seen one in “Canada”. Blessings from all of us. Michael
Thanks Carol …
Surely your message would be of some uplifting comfort for Patricia on this very difficult day. Much appreciated !! Michael