James Anthony

I can remember the first time I felt you move in my belly... It was like God placed a butterfly in my stomach and it was trying to find it's way out. From that moment I knew that my life would never be the same. The planning started instantly and then when I found out you were a boy your name was easy. James, after my brother and Dad, two men that mean the world to me. I knew you would do the name proud.

The day you were born, I never knew that there exsisted a love so strong and true. You were everything I had imagined. Perfect! You looked like an angel when they brought you back from the nursery. From that moment you and I were inseperable. You were my world. When you got sick when you were 2 months old, I felt like my world was being torn apart. No one would listen to me and assumed I was just being an overprotected first time Mom. But my heart told me to keep pushing and finally someone listened. That night they admitted you into the hospital I was a mess. I was scared but I knew you had a guardian angel on your side that would see you through the surgery. And I was right! I wouldn't and couldn't leave your side.

Now you will be turning 11 in 3 months and going to middle school this fall. You are the most loving and funny young boy. You have been the strength I needed when times were tough, you were the reason I pushed myself to do good things and to work hard. It was you that showed me that I was a strong woman. I don't think I would be who I am today if it wasn't for you. You were and will always be my special gift.

I see great things for you in the future and I will be your biggest supported. You're own cheering squad! No matter what you choose to do in life, always do what makes you happy and know that no matter what I will always love and support you.