April 2nd In History

Lauren was born on April 2nd (a Thursday) around 5:00PM.

With a headfull of hair.

She did not cry when she was born,

but

lay in my arms and looked around the room

with that medicine in her eyes. 

Larry and I were in instantly in love.

The next two weeks were eventful,

leaving Larry to wonder if he was going to be

left alone to raise this beautiful child.

Lauren flourished.

My Mother took care of Lars in the day.

Larry had night duty.

They had placed a cradle next to my bed,

and I watched this child.

Unable to hold her myself

but slowly recovering every day.

She was such a good baby.

Lauren has never changed.

She approaches watch day with positive energy

and love.

She does not tell you that she loves you.

She does not need to.

You FEEL her love.

Lauren is kind, generous, honest

and looks just like she did so many years ago

on the day she was born.

Lauren shares this birthday with

1805: Hans Christian Andersen, Danish author of fairy tales.
(THAT explains a lot!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN.

You have been a gift to all of us.

Love you.

Mother