• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Catherine Gacad

  • About
  • Categories
    • Archives
    • Blogging
    • Burning Man
    • City Guides
    • Education & Politics
    • Favorite Books
    • Finances & Retirement
    • Parenthood
    • Relationships
    • Religion
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Travel
  • Subscribe
    • Feedburner
    • Bloglovin
    • Feedly
  • Search

All Posts

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.

franco1 franco2 franco3 franco4

Related

05.11.16

Shares 0

Reader Interactions

Comments

  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!! 🙂

    Reply
  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.

    Reply
  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. 😉

    Reply
  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!

    Reply
  5. Patrick Weseman

    May 19, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Happy Birthday blessings to him.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to my site, derived from an advice column I wrote while getting my MBA. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I give helpful, opinionated advice based on my own experience and from the expertise of my extensive network. For more, click here.

Categories

  • Archives
  • Blogging
  • Burning Man
  • City Guides
  • Education & Politics
  • Favorite Books
  • Finances & Retirement
  • Parenthood
  • Relationships
  • Religion
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Travel

Popular Posts

  • Pick Us! Example of a Home Buyer Letter
  • What to Do in Lake Tahoe During the Summer
  • RIP Todd Crockett
  • Fashion Friday: Personal Stylist
  • Kate Middleton’s Bastard Child
  • How Tall Will Your Child Be as an Adult?
  • 2018 Best Lent Ever: Day 12: Braintoss
  • Palm Reading
  • Why Do Guys Date Girls Who Barely Speak English?

Back to top

© 2019 Catherine Gacad.