ANDREA ANN HALL
~ANDI~
My world became brighter on November 3, 1982.
That was the night that you took your first breath ~ and took my breath away.
Carrying you within me for those precious 9 months created so much joy, but the joy that was to come made that pale in comparison.
Such a happy baby!
Just look at that SMILE!
You entered this world so easily, I think you must have been so excited and anxious to meet your family waiting here! It had been a long wait for us - twelve years since your brother joined us!
I couldn't stop looking at you. You were so perfect.
Indeed, you were everything I dreamed you would be. What a good baby!
O, the fun of dressing you in frilly pastel dresses with lots of ruffles. Little bows in your hair. That wonderful scent of baby powder and lotion!
Loving
Your hugs and kisses
The cute little treasures you created in school
The dandelions you picked for me
Watching you be so tender with your babydolls
That repeated "Mom, LOOK!" as you performed something new
That lump in my throat "Hi, Mom" at your gymnastic recital
Hearing the giggles of you with your friends
Learning to skate
Ride a bike
Getting your driver's license
Your first car
Your first car
Your first job
Your first place of your own
The tears of JOY at hearing "You're going to be a Gramma"
Watching you become a woman, a mother, a great friend
Yes, YOU are my Sunshine!
Feeling helpless to stop your pain at
Losing your Grandma
Your BEST friend - your BROTHER
Your Grandpa
Your Aunt Norene
Your Aunt Wanda
Your Aunt Lena
Watching you become stronger
Loving
Your determination
Your strength
Your loyalty
Your honesty
Your tenderness
Your creativity
Your generosity
Your helpfulness
Your beauty within and without
I am so proud of you , my baby girl!
HaPpy hApPy BirTHdAy!
You make me happy when skies are grey -
and ALL the time.
