We headed up on Saturday morning, once we got off the exit to Ann Arbor, my heart started to race and felt very emotional. I never thought it would hit me hard but all those emotions and memories came flying back. That was our home for almost three months and the birthplace of my son. It holds a very special place in my heart, not only for those precious memories I hold onto of Liam but for the wonderful people that I have grown to love so much. An overwhelming urge to cry hit me hard but then I looked at my phone and saw Liam's picture and the time said 333. For those of you who have followed my blog through our journey you know the significance of this. A smile came to my face,knowing that was a sign from Liam letting me know it was all going to be ok.
When we initially went up to Ann Arbor I was 39 weeks pregnant in the midst of August. Not a good time to walk the streets to take it all in. So Chris and I walked the streets and enjoyed some great places. Of course our one stop was the cities comic book store and the M Den. Cannot go to the University of Michigan without buying a few things Michigan. Sorry Buckeye fans...
We met for dinner with our dear friends. They are no longer our Nurses, Social Workers, Techs or RT's. They are now our life long friends that I will cherish for always. Chris and I had a great time just enjoying all of them. Thank you Miss Jenny for writing Love to Liam on the ceiling of the Blue Tractor will it will always be for others to see. Thank you all for loving him as much as we do and spending your Saturday night with the Sugar's.
Sunday morning we headed downtown to the race/walk. So many people joined in for a great cause. Everyone decked in green and eager for the days festivities. They shut the streets down in Ann Arbor and we set off to walk the city, so proud of being apart of it.
We got to see so many people that were involved with Liam's care. It was so heartwarming to see some of his doctors and some of the amazing others that went through our journey with us. Chris and I are forever grateful to all of them.. Not only for loving us but for remembering and loving our son...
Of course afterwards we headed to brunch, best way to end our weekend with food, Nurse Wendy, her son James, Miss Nicole, and Nurse CP.
I know Liam was smiling with us all weekend. Celebrating him and his life are all Chris and I know how to do. Who better to do it with then those that knew him best.
To all my friends in Michigan, (ones we got to see and ones we didnt). You all mean the world to Chris and I. You were all apart of our lives for all the ups and downs. Every single one of you helped Liam, Chris and I, and our families get through some of our best times and some of our worse. It was all in Gods plan for you all to be part of our lives. I always say Liam had about 12 moms in that unit and I wouldn't have had it any other way. We love you all. Forever in our hearts, and I know Liam is always watching over all of you too. Thank you for a great weekend. We will see you all soon!! Xoxox.
P.S. To my sweet cousin Katie, Happy Birthday to what would have been your 33rd birthday on Wednesday March 13. We miss you so much. But we know you are up there in heaven watching over all of us and holding my little boy. Singing him lullabies and probably never letting him go. You are a beautiful person inside and out and we love you always. Take care of my little boy until I get there. I cannot wait to see you both again!
