This past weekend marked the ten year anniversary of our son, Emerson, being still born. There really are no words to describe what that day was like. Even though our lives have moved on, and our family has grown by three more kids, we still think about him and miss him everyday. I love that all our girls know his story and like to ask questions about him. I think it freaks people out sometimes when Jenavieve (5) talks about her baby brother in Heaven. I have to admit though, we don't think twice about it when we hear any of our girls talk about him. It is such a common topic around our house, and it warms my heart to hear the love that my girls have for their brother.
For my 30th birthday last year, I wanted to get my first tattoo to honor each of my children. I decided to get their footprints, but after talking with the tattoo artist, he felt Emerson's footprint would not turn out well. So after almost a full year of planning, I finally got my first tattoo two days before my 31st birthday. I ended up getting an E with a halo on top on my left wrist to honor Emerson. The girl's footprints are yet to come.
I am just excited to know that one day I will finally get to be reunited with Emerson, and hold him in my arms.
Emerson Allen
7-10-01
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