Today is James' sixth birthday

[RedOakMomma]

Hi.

Today is his birthday, and it's a really tough day. It's Ian's birthday, too, and also my mom's...who passed away in an accident three years ago. I'm struggling today. I just miss him so much.

You all were really incredible when we were losing him, and I want to thank you again--with everything in me--for this place, and your support, and your prayers and kindnesses. I went through some big lows in the year before James passed, and I pulled myself out of it with the help of all of you. I'm so thankful for that...so thankful that my last months with him were happy ones, were months when I really felt like I was a good mom to him.

You've all given me gifts, over and over again, that have made my life easier, and my mothering better, and the lives of my children better. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate it.

Thank you.

[Finch]

Oh, mama. Happy Birthday, Sweet baby James. Your mama loves you so much.

[gsmom]

What a sweet, beautiful boy. What a difficult day for his mama. Many hugs to you.

[my3peanuts]

Thank you so much for sharing. That was very touching and I appreciate you being willing to share your angel with us!

[bri276]

Happy birthday beautiful boy, I know you are out there somewhere surrounded by more love and joy than we can imagine here. Mama, you gave him all you could and more, and your strength has been amazing. you have so much respect from all of us here.

[williamsmommy2002]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy with us. Happy Birthday sweet James.

[snuggly mama]

I didn't know it was his birthday until you posted, but I had been thinking of James today. Thank you, for sharing your beautiful son with us. He, and your whole family, look filled with joy and laughter, kindness and love, in all those photos. James was lucky to have a life surrounded by all that wonderful caring. Happy Birthday, sweet boy.

[FancyD]

to you and your family.

[gumby74]

Happy birthday sweet James! May the stars wrap themselves around you and give you the biggest hug from your mom and dad.

I miss your smile and love of life James........

[lil_stinkyfeet]

Thank you for sharing that with us, That was really beautiful.
He looked like one happy little boy!

[feebeeglee]

such a beautiful boy.

ETA: Gilbert and Trixie just 'read' James' book with me.

Gilbert said "That was the best happy boyest book ever we read Mommy!"

Thanks Elisabeth.

[Ok]

I hope Ian has had a nice birthday Today is bittersweet for you I suspect. I love the book you put together. So much love in his eyes. Do Ian and ds3 enjoy looking at it?

[harpertrance]

((hugs mamma) thanks for sharing...

[Finch]

That album is beautiful. Oh Elisabeth my heart is just breaking for you right now.

[sbgrace]

The boys (and you) will treasure that book. Beautiful memories.

Today had to be so hard. Thank you so much for your openness with us in all of this. You've helped me love my boys better. James is so blessed to have you for his mommy. Happy Birthday well loved, handsome boy.

[mamaverdi]

So beautiful, the book you made.

I am so sorry for your loss being made new again by his birthday. to you and to Ian.

[KJoslyn78]

thank you so much for sharing the book of James

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by snuggly mama

I didn't know it was his birthday until you posted, but I had been thinking of James today.

Me too. Thank you for sharing the book. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful child. I can't imagine how hard this must be.

[aja-belly]

we were just talking about james. we heard a song that you used on a slideshow and it reminded us of him.

we'll keep him and you guys in our thoughts and hearts.

((((hugs)))) to you mama.

eta - oh the book was beautiful! thank you for sharing so much of your sweet james with us.

[bdavis337]

Elisabeth that's beautiful. happy birthday to both of your boys.