Dear Jack,
Hello....sweet boy. I wanted to tell you a little bit about your Aunt Karen. I know you already know her in some way. But, I just wanted to tell you how much she loves you and thinks about you all the time. I always know that your Aunt Karen and your wonderful Mimi are thinking about you.
On Sunday, Aunt Karen and many of her friends did a walk to honor your beautiful life. They raised money for the March of Dimes in your name....so you are helping babies everywhere!! When you were born, Aunt Karen flew all the way down here to be with mommy because I really needed her. I was so happy that Aunt Karen got to hold you in her arms and love on you. It was a hard, but beautiful moment for your aunt. I know that it was just to short. Like mommy, she wishes you were here and we could hold you forever!! One day we will all be together in heaven. Of course, you may meet Aunt Karen first since she is a bit older than mommy. He...he...
Baby Jack....your life and your story inspires us all!!!
We all love you.... sweet, sweet baby!!!
To Aunt Karen......I Love You!!!!
Did you set out to make me cry? Because you did! Sunday was quite an experience...there were several moments where I was walking with my friends and I found myself thinking about all these people walking in Jack's honor who didn't know Jack or you. They were simply touched by his story and your strength.
ReplyDeleteKristen, I love you and will be there in a moment anytime you need me---always! Having the opportunity to hold Jack in my arms was one the hardest but most beautiful things I have ever done. I am honored to have had the privilege. Although it will never make things right, please know that moment has drastically changed my entire perspective on life and its challenges. Jack must have been very wise to have passed on that lesson.
Love, Aunt Karen