Thank You, Son

My Dear Son,

I want to say thank you.

Thank you for teaching me that love at first sight does exist.
Thank you for that precious hour and forty minutes of life you gave to us.
Thank you for allowing us the memories and joy of knowing you your entire life.
Thank you for being so strong, and being such a fighter.
Thank you for defying the odds.
Thank you for reaching for my finger, and holding it as tightly as your little hand would allow.
Thank you for showing us all that miracles do exist.
Thank you for being MY miracle.
Thank you for bringing me and daddy even closer than we already were.
Thank you for making me a mother.
Thank you for renewing my faith in the Divine.
Thank you for showing me and daddy how strong we are, and can be.
Thank you for teaching me and daddy, all our family, and all our loved ones to cherish life more dearly.
Thank you for giving me hope for brighter days.
Thank you for being my reason to get up in the morning.
Thank you for those moments where I can feel you so near.
Thank you for walking by me and daddy and our family as we struggle to understand why we couldn't keep you.
Thank you for saving us a place in heaven.
Thank you for watching over us.
Thank you for taking care of your brothers and sisters in heaven.
Thank you for being such a pure and loving spirit.
Thank you for touching my life in a way that I will never be the same, and would never want to be anything other than your mother.
Thank you for the joy that comes from being a proud parent.
Thank you for trusting in your Heavenly Father, and showing me and daddy how to do the same.
Thank you for showing us all the depth of love we can feel for you, and for each other.
Thank you for being part of everything around us, a breeze, a butterfly, a star in the sky.

But most importantly,

Thank you for choosing me and daddy to be your parents.
We are honored, and blessed to call you our son.

Love Forever and Always and All Eternity,

Mommy