Tuesday, November 15, 2011

November 15th

10 years ago today heaven gained an angel. A sweet, perfect, beautiful angel. My dear friend, Brittany, lost her daughter Jaidyn. I was not lucky enough to have met Jaidyn in person during her short time here but I know her through her mother. I know she was a sweet baby with beautiful curls and a contagious smile. I know that little girl was loved and lucky to have a mother like Brittany. I gave Isla the middle name Simone after Jaidyn, who's middle name was also Simone. Brittany and Jaidyn are both very special to me and I wanted to acknowledge her in this way.

 I met Brittany in 2003. We met on a pregnancy forum when I was pregnant with Taveon. She was pregnant with her little boy, Jaloni. She was in CA and I was in AK. We texted, called, chatted, sent packages to each other over the years. There were times where we went awhile without talking for whatever reasons (never a fight, ever though), just life reasons I suppose. No matter how long the time was that we hadn't spoken, we always picked right back up where we left off. Brittany is one of the truest friends I have ever had. I am forever grateful to have met Brittany and that we have stayed in touch over the years. We have so much in common that it can be creepy sometimes! I love having such an amazing friend that i can always count on. I know that not everyone has a friend like that in life so I consider myself lucky.

We have both had ups and downs and struggles through the years. I know she has always been a shoulder when I needed her and I hope I was the same for her. I have watched her little baby boy grow into a handsome and sweet 8 year old right along with Taveon. I have also watched her grow and change and become the woman she is meant to be and I love that.

On our road trip to GA this summer, Brittany and I were able to meet in person!! I just realized we didn't take pics, ugh! Looks like we now have a reason to meet up again :) I was so happy to get to see her and hug her. All of these years of friendship and FINALLLLLY we got to actually see each other. I also got to meet her husband and I am SO SO happy that she has such a wonderful and loving man in her life. She deserves nothing less.

I wanted to make this blog post especially for Brittany because with today being 10 years since sweet Jaidyn left her arms, I know it's a very difficult day. I want you to know that I think of Jaidyn and she is not and never will be forgotten. My heart hurts when your heart hurts and I am ALWAYS here for you, always. You are a blessing to me and my family.

It's hard to end the blog here because I just feel like I can not find the right words or ways to truly express how much I love my friend and how much my heart is hurting with hers tonight. Love you girl <3

Hug your babies extra tight, friends, because you are blessed beyond measure to have them here with you.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall 
see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your 
delight."




Watch over your momma, angel

Jaidyn 01/30/2001 - 11/15/2001