
You realize how vulnerable you now are. You have just created something you will protect more than yourself.

Despite the worries, our firstborn could not have been more adored. As the first grandchild on my side of the family, we were “over the moon” with this youngster. He was born one year after my twenty-three-year-old brother died unexpectedly. This fresh, new life was a soothing balm to my grieving parents.

When the soccer coach broke our son’s seven-year-old tibia with a powerful, but misplaced kick, I tearfully learned that I could not protect my boy from the world. This is a heart-wrenching moment for a mom.







HA! I think I remember that picture!
First borns have a special place in our hearts I refer to mine as my precious first born so when ever someone reads something were I talkin about my precious daughter I am talking about my first born……
This was soooo sweet! I have an only son. Could relate to everything you said. He was quite the talented cartoonist and grew into a handsome man. Happy birthday! 🙂
Happy belated birthday to your son! This was such a super sweet post. You're a good mama. Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie
What a sweet tribute to your son!
I call my first born “precious” because she is my precious first born our first born always hold a special place in our hearts
What a beautiful expression of your joy, love and pride toward your eldest son!
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