You might be thinking, "What in the world is she talking about?' And you have every right to be wondering, because, no, my son is not physically here to take part in his very own first birthday hoorah, but this momma will take this rare parenting opportunity to honor her son and remember his life on the anniversary of his birth and death.
I won't be needing to buy intense themed decorations, to book a location, to find a birthday outfit for the birthday boy, to plan and prepare elaborate party food and games, or to make sure he has that very special "smash" cake that is the highlight of every infant's transition into the world of toddler hood.
But this celebration will be about HIM, and will be planned to honor his life as well as support a great organization along the way.
So here's the rough plan:
My goal is to host a small balloon release in April at the cemetery where Wyatt is buried. Invites will be sent out closer to the time of the event, but of course, anyone is welcome to attend. Instead of a birthday outfit for the baby, shirts will be designed and ordered ahead of time for everyone to wear on Wyatt's special day. If you think that you would be interested in purchasing a shirt or shirts email me at kdforgey@gmail.com and I will be sure to send out prices once I have gotten a quote.I am hopeful that family will participate in a few guitar-lead songs including the most important: Happy Birthday. Guests will be encouraged to write messages on their balloons before we all simultaneously release them into the sky and watch them float their way up to Heaven. As a nice treat, cupcakes and/or cookies will be served at the celebration as well. Anyone willing to speak to the group about how Wyatt has touched their lives will be encouraged to do so...and I'm sure this momma will have a few words to share. If you wish to be at the celebration, but are unable to attend, you may send a letter or card to be read aloud or a note to be placed on a balloon as well.
Calling all photographers!! If you are around the Fancy Farm area and would like to be apart of Wyatt's celebration by sharing your photography skills please email me! :)
Now, I mentioned an organization earlier in this entry. Remember those penny jars we've all been working to fill with our found pennies? Well, I have an idea...there's this organization called Molly Bears. It is a nonprofit organization that makes teddy bears of the exact weight of babies for families who have lost babies. I am now on the wait list for my Wyatt bear (it could take up to 14 months). The organization runs completely off of donations and the more money they receive, the more bears they can produce! So, back to the penny jars...in honor of Wyatt's 1st angelversary I wish to provide you with the idea of donating your penny jar collections (or more!!) to the Molly Bears foundation. The organization also accepts donations of (new) teddy bears for their efforts. Wyatt may not be here to open his own gifts, but can you just imagine the looks on the faces of mothers and fathers as they open a package to find their "Molly" bear?!
Molly Bears Website
Closer to time, I will provide more information on how to do so, but for now, this is all food for thought....so let me know what you think...
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