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BRAYTON
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Candi L. Pletcher
The
day I found out, I couldn't believe that God would trust
me with a baby.
At
first, I'll admit I was scared and confused, how would
I do this and what methods should I use. To imagine
your life was forming inside. Your health and happiness
was always on my mind. Now came the thoughts and visions
of you. Who would you look like, would your eyes be
blue. My belly grew bigger as months went by. I could
feel you move it felt like butterflies. Then came the
kicks and the moving around. Never would I imagine you
would be eleven pounds. From the very first glance right
then there I knew, Forever and always I would love you.
As you lay in my arms you smile so sweet, Tears of joy
stream down my cheek. Now little one your life has begun.
How proud I am to call you my son. Now time flies by
as the more you grew. Before we knew it you were turning
two. You favor your dad and have his blue eyes. You
get your curly red hair from my side. Pretty soon the
little footsteps will be gone. Just please listen to
me and I promise to never guide you wrong. Sometimes
I know my patience gets thin. But I can't help but laugh
over your ornery grin. It's hard to describe but when
your older you'll know. How different you feel when
you have one of your own. Take it from me, I know I
make mistakes. But 100% of love and understanding is
what it takes. 20 years from now when you look back
and read. Brayton I hope you were proud of your mommy.
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