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I was 22 years old when I married her father on June 29, 1984 at St. John's Catholic Church in Fenton, Michigan. She was born on Father's Day close to a year later in 1985. I couldn't have given her dad a better gift. We didn't find out her sex ahead of time (I'm not sure anyone did back then), so we were completely surprised to find out she was a beautiful girl, with dark brown hair. I had a feeling all along in my pregnancy that she was going to be a boy. I barely had any morning sickness and the pregnancy was pretty easy. We lived in Troy, Michigan and she was born at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. She weighed 7lbs 4oz. and honestly, I can't remember how long she was, but I think she was close to 19-1/2 inches. I got to the hospital at around 7:30am and she was born at 11:35 that Sunday morning. For a first baby, it was pretty much unheard of that she came into this world with such ease.
From that moment... my life would never be the same.
She was such an easy baby and slept through the night at around 6 weeks old. For that reason, we decided to have her brother just 13-1/2 months later. She was so happy and rarely cried unless she needed something. We took her everywhere and I'll never forget her sleeping through a Rolling Stones concert; I still can't believe we took her there! I remember my mother-in-law telling me right away that she was to be called, "Granny." I loved that she told me that, since my mom was called, "Grandma." Her Grandfather on her dad's side had passed away years before, and my dad was called, "Papa."
She was such a happy little girl. She was a little shy around strangers, but for the most part she was pretty outgoing. Her best friend was her cousin, Alexandra (Ali) who was a month younger than her. The bonding experience that her mother, Bronwyn and I had was one that will last a life-time.
She went to Clarkston Co-Op Preschool. Clarkston Elementary for Kindergarten. She went to Academy of the Sacred Heart from 1st - 6th Grade. Clarkston Middle School 7th-8th Grade. She graduated from Clarkston High School. She graduated from Michigan State University. She studied abroad in Brighton, England. She did her internship for Marketing in New York for Ralph Lauren. After college she worked for Ralph Lauren and Coach. She moved to California and works for 7 for All Mankind. I'm so proud of her!
In the blink of an eye, she is a woman. Today she is a 30 year-old woman. When I was her age I had a 6 and 7 year-old. I could go on an on about all of the great things she is, and she'd be mad if she knew I was about to tell you... she is so thoughtful, caring, loving, smart, confident, loyal, comfortable in her own skin, and I have to add that I think she is the most beautiful woman I know.
To me it seems like our age difference is shrinking. If she is 30 and I'm 53... wow! I have no idea what God has in store for her this next decade, but I just believe that it will be good. Real good! When I see her smile it makes me so happy! I am looking forward to this weekend and helping her celebrate with us.
Thank you God, for giving me the opportunity and huge responsibility to be "Mom" to this beautiful child of yours.
With so much love and gratitude.
By Faith,
Angie
"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." ~Psalm 9:1-2
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