Father's Day
The birth story is still on its way, (I haven't put down Ledger more then what I've needed to...sorry) but once I realized there was a good chance of delivering early, I had one goal in mind... to have a baby before Father's Day! Just the thought of Pat not having to experience empty arms this Sunday gave me the motivation I needed to run stairs all day long to help speed up the labor process. :)
We have been on cloud nine for the past few days and feel overwhelmingly blessed. It's been an emotional week, but this little guy has brought a great amount of sunshine back into our lives. He has done more for us then we ever thought possible. The light and happiness that I wrote about below in the piano post have returned to Pat's eyes and the sound of a crying baby in our home means more than we can explain.
Though we have been blessed, we'll forever look at holidays differently. We're still praying and thinking of all the parents who are spending this day with empty arms.
So Pat, Happy Father's Day. Ledger is one lucky boy to have you as his dad, and there is a little girl in Heaven lucky enough to claim you as her dad for all eternity. We love you and appreciate all that you do for us. I hope if all you do tomorrow is sit and hold your little boy who looks identical to you that you enjoy it. Love ya.
Patrick Jr :)
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He is seriously the MOST BEAUTIFUL baby!!! You guys did GREAT!!!! Happy Father's Day Pat...you deserve a good one!! :) Loves to your sweet and GORGEOUS family!
ReplyDeleteTiff Rich
Jack's Mom
He's ADORABLE and that is so good to hear! I am just over the moon happy for you two! Happy fathers day Pat and a belated mothers day to you Ashley!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Happy Fathers Day Pat!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fathers Day Pat.. We miss you guys. But we are all SOOOOOOOO happy for you all. LOVE YA
ReplyDeletefor the past 5 minutes I have been staring at the picture of Ledger.. he is so cute!! You guys are amazing parents.. and Im glad that you have felt Joy again.
ReplyDeletehe's adorable...CONGRATS! glad he made his apperiance before Father's Day. My daughter was born in 2009 and made her apperance 3 days after Mother's Day! So I had to wait a whole year
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness he is perfect! Congratulations you two, and happy Fathers Day!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! He is a beautiful baby! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day, Patrick!
ReplyDeleteAshley, I'm sure Preslee had the same goal in mind...her daddy not to have empty arms on Daddy's day!He is beautiful...enjoy that little guy. I'm sure he was sent with lots of kisses from your little girl in heaven.
This post makes me smile and cry...that was so sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get up there and see you guys and hold little Pat. Happy Father's Day!
he is absolutely precious and so adorable! happy fathers day pat...I'm sure it will be priceless! we think of little preslee too! there couldn't be a better gift from heaven for fathers day! glad he's safe and healthy! katie
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. So happy for you both. Maybe our little boys can be friends someday!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a doll:) I love reading your blog, and you're always in my thoughts. Congrats on your new sweet one!
ReplyDeleteThat was very tender... congratulations to you all. You deserve the very best!
ReplyDeletethis was one of the sweetiest post i have seen you write in along time, ashley you are amazing you have always put other people first through your whole trail with loosing your little girl and now you didnt want to see pat be empty handed was the most thoughtful thing i could think anyone could do for someone... thank you for letting all of us strangers be apart of your life and pats and now baby ledger.. i hope pats father day is a great day and im glad your sunshine has come back in your lifes now....you deserve so much happieness in your life and im glad you have got it....
ReplyDeleteI can't get over how much he looks like Patrick. I'm sure he has or will gain your features soon! What a sweet baby boy! I can't believe he's in a jacket! It's so hot here!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day! Ledger is beautiful! Enjoy your day with your lil man!
ReplyDeleteI have only been following your blog for a few months. But I am so so so happy for you. Your post brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations you your beautiful son.
ReplyDeleteCongrats he is a beautiful baby!
ReplyDeletesoo sweet! glad he made his debut early too! :)
ReplyDeleteHe is just adorable you guys!!! A sweet sweet addition for sure!!!! luv ya
ReplyDeleteTif
He DOES look just like Pat!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day!
He's perfect. Congratulations! I've been following your story and I'm just so happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing. So happy to hear the joy in your post. You both deserve all things good. Best wishes and Happy Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteHold him all you can! What a delight. Happy Father's Day to you all!
ReplyDeleteSooo happy for you! Tears in my eyes with joy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend of Ciclily's and I have been following your blog for the last year. Congratulations!
I don't know either you or Patrick, but have been following your blog. When I first saw Ledger's picture, I said that he looked just like Preslee. He is a beautiful baby!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
So happy for you both!! Congrats-- he is precious!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!! He is gorgeous! I have been reading ur blog and telling my hubby all about it so tonight I showed him the picture of u guys and then Ledger and said tell me what u think (without telling him who I think he looks like) he said he looks like his mom he has her eyes! I know I enjoy knowing that my son at least as something that looks like me! I would not want to put him down either...enjoy every minute of it and never feel guilty about what is not getting done or time for others besides ur little family!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is Perfect! Congratulations! & Happy Fathers Day Pat!
ReplyDeleteI like the third picture ( the one on the bottom).
ReplyDeleteIn the picture of Ledger wearing the gray jacket, he looks like a gangster baby-hahahahahaha.
Blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMy mom gave birth to my sister 11 months after my brother died at 5 months of age.
She said that in no way could one baby replace another, but it helped her to heal SO much from her grief and helped her to reenter life. She went from feeling as though she was in a dream state to being able to function as a parent again.
It's been 59 years since she lost her little boy and she still thinks of him often, sometimes with tears, and looks forward to the time when she can be with him again ... but she's lived a long happy life, becoming mom to 4 other children.
You've gone through the deepest grief that a parent can experience and now you're going through the greatest joy ... embrace it and Enjoy!!
Happy Fathers Day Pat. Congratulations on your new little boy I know he is such a blessing to you. My hubby said that you could have waited until the 18th to have Ledger because that is his birthday :) but the 14th is my sweet nieces birthday and you always tell him that they put all the flags up just for him ;) Love you guys Emily
ReplyDeleteHe is beyond beautiful. I'm so happy for you both. Happy Father's Day Patrick. I hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteoh congratulations! im happy for you! i'm happy for your happiness. happy fathers day pat!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of your son. I wish you many years together. :)
ReplyDeleteI cried!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day Pat! What a good little boy to cooperate to get himself here for Pat's special day. :) I can't get over how adorable he is! And the pictures you have from the hospital captured such sweet moments. I love them. Hope you are feeling ok Ashley.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous baby! Congratulations! I am bursting with happiness for you two! So good to hear that he made his appearance just in time for Fathers Day. Maybe Preslee knew just what you both needed and urged her brother as a gift for her Daddy. :) What a special and lucky baby to be sent to your family. I feel like so many prayers in your behalf have been answered when asking for happiness and light back into your lives. Father in Heaven loves His children... sweet Ledger is a testimony of that.
ReplyDeleteI am SO happy for you! What a precious boy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your amazing husband! What cute pics of baby Ledger too! Love it! Can't wait to hear the story!
ReplyDeleteMuch love!
He is a beautiful baby! Happy Father's Day Pat (a little late). And I'm sure Mother's Day a little late is just as sweet. He is precious. Congratulations, I'm so happy for all four of you! I'm sure Preslee is smiling down and enjoying every minute.
ReplyDeleteI am so profoundly happy for you guys...I can't even imagine the great happiness this baby boy has brought to your lives & your home. Have fun, enjoy him!
ReplyDeleteVicky T
Phoenix, AZ
So happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteAshley,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and for Pat. Congratulations on your sweet beautiful little angel Ledger. My family and I have prayed for you during your difficult time and we continue to pray for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers:)
love,
Melanie Rigby Heiner
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and for Pat. Congratulations on your sweet beautiful little angel Ledger. My family and I have prayed for you during your difficult time and we continue to pray for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers:)
love,
Melanie Rigby Heiner
I went on vacation this last week and thought, I wonder if Ashley and Pat had their little boy and YOU DID!!! He is so amazingly beautiful. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteMany congrats-he is just precious! I have followed your blog this past year. My youngest(of 4)is excatly 3 months older than Preslee so it really hit me hard. My heart breaks for what you have been through. I know your sweet baby boy will bring joy back to your hearts. Many hugs & prayers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You don't know me, but I've been following your blog and have shed many tears in your behalf. He is perfect! I am so happy for you and will continue to pray for you guys and hope the pain of your loss will continue to fade.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my! Congratulations on sweet baby Ledger. He's adorable that is for sure. I am beyond delighted for you and Pat. I bet you can not get enough of such sweetness! So happy for you guys.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you all. Congratulations.
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