Ryan was here ...



My not-so-sweet nothings, mostly comprised of my feelings at losing my two-day-old son, Ryan David, to congenital heart defects, and to celebrate the arrival of Ryan's healthy little sister, Megan Elizabeth, and hopefully welcome another little miracle into our brood in July 2010.


Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Happy birthday, beloved angel

Happy birthday, sweet baby Ryan.



I can't believe that an entire year has passed since you entered this world for far-too-brief a time.

I miss you so incredibly much.

I can only hope that your sleep among the angels will always be peaceful and happy and filled with love - everything I tried my best to give you during our time together.

And, be sure to catch one of the kisses I'm blowing to heaven on your most special of days.

All my love to you, my little Peanut.
Mommy


23 Comments:

  • At August 09, 2006 8:31 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy birthday, sweet boy. Your mommy and daddy miss you so much, as do your friends.

    Love and miss you forever.

    Sarah and Lorelei

     
  • At August 09, 2006 8:43 AM, Blogger Catherine said…

    Oh Sherry...he is beautiful. I'm so sorry you don't get to share this day with him enjoying cake and ice cream and all those fun first birthday things you were cheated out of. I hope you find some peaceful moments today. You are in my thoughts.

     
  • At August 09, 2006 9:44 AM, Blogger Rosemarie said…

    Happy Birthday Ryan.
    Sherry, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. ((HUGS))

     
  • At August 09, 2006 10:16 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Sherry,
    Thinking of you and Mike on this day and wishing things could be so very different!! Happy Birthday Ryan....you are loved beyond measure and missed beyond words!!((*hugs*)),
    Lori (your Aug '05 neighbor to the south)

     
  • At August 09, 2006 10:47 AM, Blogger Endy said…

    Happy Birthday, sweet baby Ryan! You will forever be loved and missed.

    ((((HUGS))))) to you, Sherry and Mike.

    Endy & Jaidyn

     
  • At August 09, 2006 11:27 AM, Blogger Anam Cara said…

    What a gorgeous sweet beautiful baby boy. My heart is absolutely breaking for you Sherry and your husband, and for little Ryan. It makes me so sad and angry that you have to suffer this devastating pain. I'm thinking of you and remembering Ryan and I will be lighting a candle for him tonight.
    Big (((hugs)))

     
  • At August 09, 2006 11:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday, Ryan! You are missed so much!

    Sherry, we are thinking about you and Mike.

    Love,
    Leslie and Ashleigh

     
  • At August 09, 2006 1:01 PM, Blogger MB said…

    Happy birthday sweet baby boy... You are loved and missed.

     
  • At August 09, 2006 1:48 PM, Blogger Denise said…

    Birthday blessing sweet angel. Thank you for sharing Ryan with us Sherry. He won't be forgotten...he has touched so many and given so much. ((hugs))

     
  • At August 09, 2006 1:58 PM, Blogger Angel Mom said…

    What a beautifully sweet precious little face. Happy 1st Birthday, Ryan.

    {{Hugs}}

     
  • At August 09, 2006 2:09 PM, Blogger Laura said…

    He is so beautiful, Sherry. I'm so, so sorry. Happy Birthday, sweet baby. ((hugs))

     
  • At August 09, 2006 2:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy 1st Birthday sweet baby Ryan we miss you terribly and wish you could be here with your Mommy and Daddy celebrating, please give them the strength to get through the next few days as there hearts ache to have you near again. Sherry and Mike my thoughts are with you both today and always Im so happy to know you and have been blessed to share in your precios memories of Ryan.
    Love and Miss you always Ryan (((((HUGS)))))
    Nikki and Family

     
  • At August 09, 2006 3:19 PM, Blogger sillyhummingbird said…

    Happy birthday, precious boy. Thinking of you and your family with love today and wishing them peace.

     
  • At August 09, 2006 3:34 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Sherry I'm sending you lots of hugs and prayers..My heart is aching for what you are going through and I hope you and your husband find the peace you are looking for.

     
  • At August 09, 2006 5:15 PM, Blogger Ann Howell said…

    Happy birthday, beautiful boy! Sherry, thinking of you and hoping that you have a peaceful day.

     
  • At August 09, 2006 7:40 PM, Blogger Jennifer said…

    Happy Birthday Ryan - you will live on forever in all of our memories. ((HUGS)) to you and Mike.
    --JPup

     
  • At August 09, 2006 8:34 PM, Blogger msfitzita said…

    Sending a million and one (((((HUGS)))) to you and Mike, and blowing kisses to heaven for the beautiful birthday boy.

    I hope today was kind to you. I've been thinking about you a lot.

    ((((((((((HUGS)))))))

     
  • At August 09, 2006 10:19 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday, Ryan. We all miss you, and your mommy and daddy will always love you!

     
  • At August 10, 2006 3:05 AM, Blogger Kori said…

    Happy Birthday, Ryan - thank you for coming to play in our garden and for touching our lives so very much in so many wonderful ways. Big Huge Hugs to your mommy & daddy today and all days.

    *HUGS*

     
  • At August 10, 2006 11:36 AM, Blogger Abby said…

    Happy birthday, Ryan. You made a difference in this world, and you will never be forgotten.

    (((HUGS))) and prayers to you, Sherry & Mike.

     
  • At August 10, 2006 2:18 PM, Blogger kate said…

    Ryan is just so beautiful....((((hugs)))))

    Thinking of him and of you over these days...Happy Birthday, sweet one.

     
  • At August 10, 2006 3:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Happy Birthday Ryan!! May today be as easy on your Mommy and Daddy as possible.

    Beckee

     
  • At August 11, 2006 2:31 PM, Blogger AJW5403 said…

    I am so sorry can not share hus ay with him. He us beautiful.

     

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