Glimmering eyes, two baby teeth, and peach fuzz on your head are what some people notice when they see you. They might even catch a glimpse of you dancing, laughing, or crawling your way from room to room. I see you doing these things and can’t help but be filled with such pride and joy that you are in my life. My brother and sister-in-law brought you into this world and have changed my life by doing so.
In a matter of ten short months I have experienced so much. Heartbreak, health issues, and the loss of a loved one are events that have all occurred to me. At times I did not know what to do or who to turn to, but then I would look at a picture of you or hear your laugh and immediately would feel a sense of hope. You gave me hope that no matter what I was going through that every thing was going to be okay. I know you’re only ten months old, but in that amount of time you saved my life. When dealing with heartbreak you taught me that family is always there for you and that you’ll always be my main little man. With regards to health, you taught me that Endometriosis and PCOS aren’t going to limit me because I would love to have children just like you in the future. When dealing with loss, you taught me to appreciate each moment that I have with the people in my life.
How can someone who just utters the words mama and dada have taught me so much? You didn’t say a word and you did not go out of your way to teach me a lesson. Just by being in this world and having a sense of innocence, you assured me that I did not need to worry. I know down the road I will have other nephews or nieces, but you saved me and will forever be my little friend.
