Today is Abigail's Birthday...5 years old! Where did the time go? It seems like yesterday she was still being bottle fed, still changing diapers, still waking up at all hours of the night. It's funny though...I miss it at times. I miss the 2 am feedings, even though it took her almost an hour to eat half an ounce (Abigail was 6 wks. early so she had to eat every two hours and could only eat small amounts). It's amazing how much she has grown, how much she has changed, and how independent she has become. I love my daughter very much but I have to admit I look at her different now...now that Susan lost her daughter. Does that make any sense? I want to do things differently, hold her longer, watch her sleep more, laugh more with her. Happy Birthday Abigail!!!!
Thank you all for asking about my grandmother...I appreciate it. Let me give you some background info first. My granma is a double amputee in a wheelchair and is in a nursing home. When my aunt died last week the nursing home called a transport ambulance to take her to the funeral. Well, the ambulance had a wreck on the way to the funeral. The impact of the wreck threw my grandma out of her wheelchair and she landed directly on her face! She was taken to the hospital and a CAT scan showed no injuries...she was released. Okay, now they have discovered she has renal kidney failure and delirium. The delirium is caused from the events that have taken place (death, wreck) and from the kidney failure. Since she has kidney failure it is not processing her medications properly. It's a BIG mess. She has survived a great deal. Right now no one is quite sure about her prognosis. I will keep you updated though.
Susan is doing Ok. I went to recieving friends last night and it was just so sad. Susan, however, did not shed a tear. I am sure she is still in shock or denial. Loosing a child has to be one of the most unnatural events that can occur in a mother's life. We are not suppose to bury our children. Susan held up much better than Jessie's friends. But, I had to wonder if she was doing it for them. After everything is over and family goes back home I'm sure her "strength" will take it's toll and she will have to come to terms with her tragic loss.
Girl, what a true beauty Abigail is! Now she's 5. Hmmmm my son is going to be 6--perfect....(the wheels spinning in my head) hee hee hee. Well Happy Birthday Abigail! May you be continued to be blessed with a lifetime of great health, fortune, love and happiness. XOXO!
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Posted by: Aleida Franklin | September 06, 2007 at 01:41 PM
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Posted by: Aleida Franklin | September 06, 2007 at 01:42 PM
Allison, I am sooo sorry to learn about your Grandmother's injuries and ill health! It's really unfortunate that you and so many people close to you have been put through so much heartache...very sorry, and you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. And HAppy Belated Birthday to your sweet Abigail! Give her a great big hug and smooch! :)
Posted by: Andrea A | September 07, 2007 at 11:47 AM
happy birthday Abigail!
Posted by: tammy kay | September 07, 2007 at 08:35 PM
Your daughter is beautiful! Mine was born early also, so I know what you went through. Everyone needs to realize their children grow up so fast and we need to enjoy them while we can.
Posted by: flutteringby--Mary | September 08, 2007 at 01:22 PM