Not so bright & Shiny: April 2012

My arms are empty and acheing...

I can’t believe I’m a mother without…

Life has been twisted and turned upside down. As a mother, I had both the wonderful privilege of holding my sweet son as I brought him into this world…and the horrible chore of holding him as he took his last breaths and left this world, at only 7 years old. June 24, 2010 he earned his angel wings, passing away after an inspiring but brief fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Now I live, solely focusing on living a life to get to be with him again in heaven, and to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis research. I am dedicated to a cure, not only for my sweet sons legacy but so that other CF families never experience the greatest loss of their lives that we are now facing. My mother’s arms are missing Connerman, yet he still inspires me daily to leave a mark of LOVE on this world…so for you my sweet prince, mommy will try!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Conner’s 9th Birthday

Spent the morning at Opening Baseball ceremonies for Hunterboy…

Spent time at home together, the 4 of us…then up to the cemetary we went.

Conner’s grave…22 red balloons to send Hunters big idea to heaven…

Little bags filled with little bites of Angel Food cake, each bag labeled to a family member we love in heaven, that way each get to celebrate with Conner. Oh what a great idea hunter!

with mommy…

With Daddy…

Off to heaven they flew!

Straight to the one we love, cherish, miss and think about every moment of everyday…our sweet son and brother…

Conner

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