Dear Addison,
Before you can ever truly know me you should learn about where I come from. My Dad, your Grandfather, was my best friend. My Mom, your Grandmother, is my guardian angel. Together they were my foundation. At any given moment roles shifted from parent to teacher to coach to nurse to therapist. The one certainty in my life was that that they would always support me and never let me down.
Together they were the two most generous people I have ever known. Growing up, my Dad was the guy the kids in the neighborhood looked up too. He coached and mentored young people his entire life. To this day there are people who tell me that knowing my Dad made them a better person.
My Mom was always helping the elderly or less fortunate. On any given day she could be found running someone to get groceries or helping a family new to town find work or navigate the legal system.
Throughout all of their efforts helping others, I was always their priority. They attended every game, concert, dance recital and award ceremony. They helped me with my homework, taught me to work hard and not take anything given to me for granted. They taught me about love and faith and gratitude
My life changed when they passed away. My heart broke into piece which I never thought could be healed. Spiritually I knew they were still with me but physically I was all alone. For so many years I was a shell of my former self. I didn’t know if I would ever be able to feel whole again.
On November 15, 2015 I met your Dad for the first time. I had no idea that night would change my life forever. Over the next year, I experienced friendship, companionship, laughter and pure LOVE like never before. Then on September 10th we found out you and six weeks later heard your heart beating.
You are truly a gift from God and I thank him everyday for you. You are the product of the love your grandparents had for me and of the love I have with your Dad. And although I cry that you will never meet them I know they had a hand in creating you. They are every bit a part of you as I am. Always know that Grandma and Grandpa Royal will be watching over you.
There’s so much more to tell you but patiently I must wait for your arrival.
Mommy loves you.
Becoming Addison 