Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Happy Birthday to my baby - Sept 24

My sweet boy, I dreamt of you long before you were even born. I remember vividly the moment when I saw you. Not in the physical sense, but in the spiritual sense. It wasn’t when I felt the first kick of your precious little foot in my womb, nor was it when the doctor lifted you up to me, and in the slumber of surgery I saw you, still wet from the amniotic fluid and crying.  It was in that joyful moment when I realized God meant for you to be; that you'd become what you are today. You see, God had you in His mind ever since the beginning of time... I had you in my heart ever since I thought of you that very first time before you came to be.


Before you were born, I already had two little angels --your brother and sister-- but silently, I still waited for you. Right after your litter sister was born, someone very dear to me talked about sterilization. "You already have the perfect pair of babies".  They said.  But my heart was shattered.  How could anyone decide my life and take away from me the joys of having you? I would had never permitted that.   



You see, they didn’t know you then, but I did. I had already seen you with my heart... and I loved you long before you were even formed.


Of all of my children, you are the one with eyes that can see the unseen. You are a sensitive soul; intuitive, caring, gentle, and a seeker of wisdom, always looking for purpose and meaning. Your life has no artificiality but, rather, a radiation of inner richness. You’re a sweet reward to me, and a blessing from above.

I couldn’t be any prouder than I am today of you; I loved you from the start. It’s a privilege to be your mother. Happy Birthday, Brian!


( Isn't he handsome!)


50 comments:

  1. thanks for coming by...i'm hoping to get something new up tomorrow after lunch...it's been a busy weekend followed by doctor appointments yesterday and today.

    Happy "remembering" birthday, mama...mothers truly relive their special experience each time they celebrate with their child
    : )
    he's so handsome, too!

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  2. Happy Birthday Brian. Cielo, I didn't realize you have three beautiful children.

    Have a blessed week my friend.

    Jeannie

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  3. My Dear Cielo,
    Happy birthday to your son Brian, ,May every special happiness fill this day and always for you and your son.
    Many Blessings, Virginia

    P.S. I know that his best gift every year is probably having such a great mother!

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  4. hi cielo
    ive never tot ur a mother of 3 beautiful children! u look so very young...ur so blessed! and yes he is a handsome chap! happy bday brian!
    sheida, singapore

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  5. Cielo,
    Happy Birthday Brian! He is Handsome! I know you are proud of him. May the Lord bless him and many years to come. My daughter and son-in-law anniversary is tomorrow...on Brian Birthday. They have been married 3 years. Thanks for stopping by...we did had a great time...God is so Good...We are blessed to have HOPE! you have a wonderful week..Katherinellen

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  6. Happy Birthday Brian!

    What a sweet post....you have a gift with words!

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  7. Brian certainly is a handsome young man. Happy Birthday, Brian!

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  8. A wonderful post for a much loved son......I know that feeling so well......
    Happy birthday Brian....and oh yes he is most definately handsome......

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  9. Hola Cielo,

    Un muy feliz cumple a tu muy buen mozo hijo!

    Thank you so much for visiting me.

    ~ Gabriela ~

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  10. Hola Cielo! Me hiciste emocionar con tus hermosas palabras, escritas desde lo profundo de tu corazón... Mi mamá también dejó huellas en mi maternidad, muy tristes, así fue que decidí que debía ayuar a otras mamis a que amamantaran según sus deseos, a sentirse dueñas de su cuerpo, a vivir la maternidad en plenitud... Te felicito por tu bello hijo, seguro debes estar muy orgullosa de ser su mamá, felicitaciones amiga!!! Hermosas todas las fotos, es otro lado de nuestra amiga Cielo!! Besos:o)

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  11. Happy birthday Brian!!!
    Me encantaron y emocionaron muchísimo tus fotos y tu relato.
    En mi blog hay 2 premios esperándote.
    Besos miles desde aquí.
    Marcela

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  12. Good Looking Mama! Is that adult man your son? Wow Cielo what is your secret? Its beutiful that you will share with us your children. children are a gift of God. Dios te bendiga!

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  13. Cielo, you really pulled on my heart strings today..and yes, Brian is a very handsome young man. Happy Birthday, Brian ;-) Bo

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  14. What a lovely sweet post. Happy birthday to a very handsome son. He looks a lot like his mom!

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  15. I am celebrating with you a mother's heart for her son.
    He is a handsome young man.
    Becky

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  16. Hi Cielo,
    your lovely, sweet and beautiful post touched my heart, I was in tears.(for joy)

    I could tell you the same as your beautiful visitors wrote.

    Big surprise, you are sooo young,
    maybe I don't understand something.

    Happy, Happy Birthday to your handsome son!

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  17. Happy B-day, Brian! He surely is a handsome young man!


    Have a great day, Cielo!

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  18. Dear Cielo
    Your story made me cry. I also had a boy and a girl 2 yrs apart before Colt was born. Your description, your words and your love is exactly what I feel when I look at my third child. He is going to be 16 soon and life without him would have been...well...very different. He is kind, sensitive, intelligent, loving and I could never imagine our life without him.
    At the time I did not know if I could handle a third baby but he has been a joy from the beginning.
    Funny how we come across people in our lives that have the same inner thoughts.
    Thanks for sharing Cielo.
    Cheers Claudie
    xo

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  19. Hola Cielito
    Los 2 premios son para vos
    Besitos!!!!!!
    Marcela

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  20. Hi Cielo, What a beautiful birthday tribute to your handsome son. I love the little boy pics and you carrying him. Just precious!

    Thank you for stopping by today. Always wonderful to see you.
    Blessings,
    Celestina
    la rea rose

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  21. Your beautiful birthday card to your son touched my heart. You expressed your love so earnestly. Oh, our babies grow up too fast. Happy Birthday dear Brian. Take care.

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  22. I keep learning more and more about you, beautiful Cielo. You are a mother of three?? Wow! You look like a baby yourself. He is one handsome young man. I can 'feel' your love for him right through the page!

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  23. Oh Cielo!! What a touching, loving, beautiful post to your son! It put tears in my eyes. Your love for your children just shines through! How lucky you are to have each other!! Just so sweet!

    And YES, her IS VERY handsome!!!

    Love ya,
    Amy

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  24. Happy Birthday to Brian ! I love that name becasue that is my dear husbands name ! You have a handsome son and you don't look old enough to have a son that age :)

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  25. It is very nice to meet your handsome son.
    Happy Birthday to Brian!

    Brian,
    your mom is wonderful woman.

    Love & Peace

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  26. What a beautiful, beautiful tribute to a gorgeous young man. You are an amazing mom. I love you darling. I'll be back soon.

    XO ;)

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  27. Hola Cielo
    feliz cumple para tu hijo, espero que te hayas jugado y que le regalos un bmw modelo nuevo, no importa que la edad, que lo guarde jeje
    cielo todos varones son tus hijos? no hay ninguna mujer de 20 años para arriba jejeje
    te mando un beso grande, nos leemos
    Dani

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  28. great comments!

    finally got my new post up...
    have a great Thursday!
    : )

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  29. Good looks run in your family! Happy Birthday to Brian!

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  30. Cielo, Your post about Brian is so precious. Happy Birthday Brian and your dear mother is right. You are so handsome. smile.

    I just want to tell you Bill really laughed when he read your comment about the tutu. LOL.

    Hugs jeanne

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  31. Happy Birthday !!!
    Best-Wishes always.
    :)
    shakehands

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  32. Happy Birthday !!!
    Best-Wishes always.
    :)
    shakehands

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  33. A most tender, beautiful post, Cielo...what a loving tribute to your lovely boy! Hope he had the happiest birthday! ((HUGS to you both!)) :o)

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  34. An absolutely moving mothers'tribute to her sons birthday!Beautifully written and the photos are precious!
    I recognize the landmarks taken in PARIS!! Happy Birthday to Brian!!
    a weary traveller aNNa

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  35. Oh, yes, Cielo...he is a very handsome young man.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  36. Hola Cielo!!!
    Me encanto todo lo que le escribiste a tu hijo...tiene que estar orgulloso de tener una madre como vos.
    Feliz cumpleaños Brian!!!!
    Y si,es muy guapo!!!!
    Besitos.

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  37. Handsome, indeed! Your tribute brings tears to my eyes. I'm the mother of an only son, the light of my life.

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  38. What a beautiful post. Happy Birthday Brian. He is a handsome boy. They grow up so fast don't they. Children are a blessing, every one of them! Thanks for sharing his special day with us.
    -Mya

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  39. Hi!Cielo!!!What a such cute post. He is a handsome!And you are young mother!Happy Birthday Brian!!!, today is my birthay too, My birthay is 24 de septiembre!
    HUGS!

    Marina

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  40. Its son is a handsome youngster! With one mom pretty of this, could only be pretty same! Pretty its history! You she is winning! God bless you !

    You live in my heart!

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  41. Handsome indeed! Oh Cielo it has been too long since I have stopped by, just trying to catch up with everyone! What precious memories of Brian even before he was conceived! He is a special gift, and you as his Mother, is his special gift in return!
    Beauty is even more noticeable when it starts from inside and yours flows from the inside out!
    Thanks for sharing such heartfelt thoughts with us......they always move me..

    love ya!
    kelly

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  42. Happy Birthday, Brian.

    Cielo, I know how much you love him. I have a wonderful son, too. They are the lights of our life.

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  43. Happy Birthday Brain!! you look to young to have a son "))
    he is very handsome.marina

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  44. Yes of course he is handsome. How could he not be with a mom as beautiful as you. Happy Birthday. xo rachel

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  45. Beautiful expression of a mother's love!

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  46. What a beautiful birthday blog post in honor of your son (and yes, he IS handsome!!!)... Just beautiful!...Donna

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  47. What a wonderful tribute to your handsome son! He is certainly a young man to be proud of.

    I went through something similar when I had my 3rd child, as between my then-husband and I, this made 5 children (he had two with a previous wife, I had a daughter from a previous relationship, and this was the second of ours together). Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE was so angry that we were bringing another child into the world! Whose business was it but ours? I always said that I had that child for pure enjoyment, and he has been that. He is my sweetie pie, my youngest child Jared.

    Kady

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