A life changing event

Seventeen years ago my life changed in an amazing way. That day a 7 pound 8 ounce miracle was born and part of my heart was now traveling in someone else's body. Before he was born I knew him. He was a quiet baby who would let me know he was around when I needed him to. He put me through the most intense pain I had ever felt, but gave me more joy than I could ever imagine.

It is hard to believe how quickly the years have flown by and how that tiny baby is almost ready to leave the nest.

Though he will be a man in just one short year, he will always be that toothless little face that I met 17 years ago today.