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Happy Birthday Franco!

Two years ago today, on Mother’s Day 2014, I gave birth to my precious son Franco. He is shy but extremely active and energetic, headed for greatness as a future sprinter. He only sits still if he’s sick or watching the choir at church or reading a book. His current favorites are: The Little Red Caboose, The Little Engine that Could, and Freight Train. Do you sense a theme here? He is conniving but thoughtful. I prayed to God to bless me with a kind, sensitive child which he is. If he thinks you are sad, he puts his arms around you and says, “Hug.” He enjoys chicken strips, french fries and ice-cream just like his mama.

Three years ago around this same time, I miscarried. I mention this, not to detract from Franco’s birthday celebration, but to honor all mothers out there–those who have carried to full-term or not, those who have loved and lost, and those who have adopted or fostered. I understand deeply the struggle and perseverance.

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  1. Janine Huldie

    May 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Happy 2nd Birthday to Franco!! And I read this with my 5 year old on my lap and she said he is adorable and loved his Mets’ sweatshirt, too!! 🙂

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  2. Tamara

    May 11, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Oh boy – how can he be two? I’ve been reading you for three years now, and have followed along on your many cool journeys. This is a wonderful one. You also have such thoughtful words about all mothers of love and loss.

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  3. Rea

    May 11, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Happy birthday to Franco! And wow, he is so adorable!! He has the coolest outfits too. 😉

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  4. Dana

    May 17, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Your miscarriage post was the first I read from you, Catherine. Three years ago – has it been that long? Happy, happy birthday to Franco; may he always be kind and sensitive, and may he always sit still to read a good book. Happy belated Mother’s Day!

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  5. Patrick Weseman

    May 19, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Happy Birthday blessings to him.

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