My poor son. Tonight he came into the kitchen and said, I'm not really ready for my birthday to be here (tomorrow is his 7th birthday). We asked him why not, and he said, I'm kinda scared.
Well, I think he meant, he's kinda sad.
You see, last year we had a big birthday party for him. He remembers that everyone was there, the whole family and all of his friends.
He told us tonight that Papa and Kathleen are his family and the two friends he invited are coming, but it isn't the same. He said he really wants his cousins, Micah and Sarah to be here, too. And here's the hardest thing he said, he said he can't really remember what they look like anymore. Yeah, that made both Adam and I cry.
So, tomorrow we celebrate another year passed and another year to come. We are so thankful for all of the blessings we have received this year. Our baby daughter, our new house, a new job and our family - however far away they are. Please know that we all, especially Jayden right now, feel the loneliness and those empty places in our hearts that only you can fill.
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It'd be neat if JoAnna could do a blogsite for the benefit of distant cousins. Dad
Mom started crying too!
we wish we could be there, too! you are never far away in my heart and thoughts...even while i sit here crying.
Happy Birthday Jayden! I hope it's a special day for you!
happy birthday jay! we hope you have a wonderful birthday!! we love you and miss you. we'll get a webcam soon and hopefully we can KIT that way as well. love the brawleys
Jo told me about your blog..I can't believe how big your kiddos are getting. And just to let you know Jo talks about you guys ALL THE TIME....she's always thinking of you. I'm taking good care of her for ya ;)...Happy Bday, Jayden. ~ Kindra
how was the party?
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