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"Mommy, you held my hand for a short while, but you will hold my heart forever."
I still remember the day he was born, March 11, 2004, on a Thursday night about 9:26 PM. He weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. He was a big part of me. How am I supposed to tell you about my son? Because to me he's the best kid in the world.
He was a very stubborn kid. He and his best friend always got in lots of trouble together all the time, but now that I look back "that's what best buddies are for." Austin had the best personality and he was the kind of kid that would entertain himself for hours with just his imagination. My son had such a short life: he was only alive 2715 days, 10 hours, and 17 minutes. I lost my heart when I lost my sweet baby boy, Austin Michael Hollenbeck Hatch, on August 18th. I keep asking myself why my love wasn't strong enough to keep him safe, and why couldn't I take his place? No matter how many tears I cry, the pain of my broken heart remains. There's a void in my heart always and forever. The dreams I once had for my little Azzy are gone. His laughter, smile, and the quirky way he would say things, I will miss forever. I miss touching his face and holding him when he's hurting. I'm scared that I'm already forgetting the sound of his voice. I will miss the way he always said "I love you," and when we would argue about who loved who more, by just saying "me more."
I will miss him forever until we are reunited in heaven when God sends for me. I will then hear his voice and see his smile again. I can't tell him "goodbye" right now, so for now I will just tell him "so long."
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