Our Halloween Baby

Dear Kimberly,

It was my first ever Homemaking Day at Relief Society. I was nine months pregnant and nine days overdue. I'd been having some small pains, but nothing too bad. I accepted a ride to church with a friend because I didn't want to go to my first Relief Society meeting by myself. All through the lesson, I watched the clock. The pains were pretty regular, but I thought if it was the real thing, they would be much worse. When I got home that morning, I did what any first time mom would do...I called my mom and asked her if she thought I was in labor. When she told me that she was sure I was, I had to call my sisters and ask them. Then I called the doctor.

Aunt Patti came and picked me up in her van that had no seats in the back, and drove me to the doctors office where I met your dad. It was confirmed...I was in labor and needed to go straight to the hospital. Upon arrival, the nurses informed me that there were lots of moms going into labor that day. They blamed it on the barometric pressure and the fact that we were having our first snow storm of the season. They said it happened every year when the first snow came.

I think back at how young I was and how unsure I was that I would ever be able to care for a child of my own. Imagine, me a mom. At 5:12 p.m. you made your entrance into this world. Absolutely perfect in every way. Every feature, every inch of your little body was perfect. I remember holding you for the first time and being amazed at how beautiful you were.

I continue to be amazed by you. I admire your gentle loving spirit. I admire your dedication and perseverance. I admire your positive attitude and fun personality. You've taught me a lot over the years. Being the first child in our family you have had to pave the way for all the rest. I know that hasn't always been the easiest thing to do, but you have done it with grace. For this and so much more, I thank you...

Thank you for making me laugh. No one laughs like we do when we're together.


Thank you for making wise choices.

Thank you for being such a great mom to my wonderful grandchildren.

Thank you for loving me in spite of my faults, and for being not only my daughter, but also my best friend.

I thank my Heavenly Father every day for sending you to me. You've come a long way baby, but the best is yet to come. Happy Birthday!!

Love, Mom