First and foremost I want to wish my husband a Happy 1st Fathers Day!
Then I want to dedicate this blog post to all of us whose Daddies are up in heaven celebrating Father's Day.
Whether you were 2 or 78 when your Dad was called HOME,
it still hurts just the same.
The little boy featured in this blog post lost his father last September-
many of you may remember the blog post.
This is Carter's First Father's Day without a Daddy to shower with gifts, take to a baseball game, or share a steak with.
Today, along with many other days, Carter will miss his dad.
Luckily, he has an amazing mommy who will remind him of his father's love.
Carter,
You will not understand this until you have a child of your own but I know your Dad was incredibly proud of you, and still is as he watches you grow from heaven.
I never met your Dad but within 24 hours of your Dad leaving this world, I regretted never knowing him.
He was loved by so many.
Everyone (but me) knew your Dad, and enjoyed his presence.
I hope your memories of him stay fresh, and that when they start to fade those who loved him will remind you of who he was.
I hope that you know he didn't want to leave you
and that if his love for you were enough, he would still be here today.
When you miss him, talk to him- he can still hear you.
Remember that you are blessed to have had him,
even if it was for a short period of time.
You had more love from your dad in a few short years than many children get in a lifetime.
I am sorry you have to miss your Dad on Father's Day,
but I am so happy you have such a wonderful family to help heal the pain.
Wishing Billy Jack a Happy 1st Father's Day in heaven.
-Amy Meyerott
The smirk in the picture below is going to cause a lot of trouble one day. He is so stinking handsome!!
It is quite probable that Carter thinks I am crazy...
Lauren,
I know it has to be confusing and heartbreaking raising a son without his Dad.
Nothing will heal the hurt you feel for this loss.
Just know that you are doing a wonderful job.
Amy thank u so much for this gift u have given them. I miss Billy dearly but 4ever greatful to have them n my life. ~ lisa
ReplyDeleteI would like to say that these are fantastic photos and they capture the true essence of love from a mother to her son!!! I have known Lauren since 1994 and although we don't chat everyday, I know that she is still my friend no matter where I am. Ever since I have known her she has always had a smile on her face that brightens the room and makes you feel better when you're blue!! (she has helped me MANY times). She is a wonderful mother and is doing such a great job raising Carter!!! I too love photography but have yet to complete my degree in it, but I have a very good friend who is awesome as well. Her name is Amber Reinink of Amber Reinink Photography. She is a phenomenal person and does as you do and truly captures the love behind each photograph!!!! Thank you for allowing me to comment on you blog page!
ReplyDeleteDee Dee Broad (Tony Pisoni's sister)
Stafford, Va
awesome pics!!! Incredible tribute to Billyjack as well! i miss him sooo much! Lauren and Carter...there is not one pic that was not good. Absolutely beautiful! Billy would be so proud! :)
ReplyDeleteThis brought a tear to my eye! :) Amy you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI watched BillyJack grow up and was there to lay him to rest. This photo tribute is absolutely inspiring, I see BillyJack in every single photo within Carter. Continuing to stay prayerful for the family.
ReplyDeleteCherie Tullock
Perfect....just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLauren, You are an amazing person, friend, & mommy and I think you are doing a wonderful job raising your lil man alone. =) I know for a FACT that Billyjack would and IS soooo proud of you and Carter man!! Keep up the great job and God Bless you both!! Your pictures are beautiful and I agree there is NOT a bad one. xoxoxo Angela
ReplyDeleteAmy, you have out done yourself. And coming from someone that didn't know him as you speak of him you got it right on. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of BillyJack. Carter is truely his "mini me". It is the worst feeling for a mother to have to know that you can't fix something for your child. It is & will continue to be a daily struggle for Carter & I together. One positive that I did gain from this experience is the absolute unbreakable bond that him & I share. And for you to captivate that for us is something that I thank you enough for. Once again many thanks from Lauren, Carter, & BillyJack (because I know he's smiling from above)
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