God works in mysterious ways...

Sometimes in life you feel like God has punished you. That your life really sucks. That when it rains it pours. You feel like there will be no brighter tomorrow. I have felt that way. More than once. I always heard the expression and never thought much of it. Until there comes a time in your life when that saying proves true, I don't think you can really appreciate it.

For me, it was when we lost our baby boy, Trenton. I was angry, upset, hurt, crushed, all the emotions imaginable. I was angry at God for so long. Why did he do this to us? Why did he choose ME? What had I done to deserve such a harsh punishment?

It was a very emotional journey that Travis and I had to endure. Trenton was delivered prematurely at 21 weeks. No chance of survival. He was big enough that we got to hold him, kiss him and say our good-byes. I remember that when the nurse asked us if we wanted to see him, we both initially said no. That it would be too painful. We changed our minds and got to hold our beautiful son and pray to God to hold him tight in his arms. I am glad that we changed our minds, it was the most emotional thing that we have ever had to face. It is also one of the most special and tender moments that I have had with Travis. Only us knew what it felt like, only us knew how our hearts physically hurt.

It took a while for me to get life back on track, I had a special little boy that needed my attention. Andrew was old enough to know what was going on, although I am sure he comprehended it like only a child would. He knew that his baby brother was in Heaven. I answered questions as they came up, not trying to give too much information at once.

I knew we would try again, that we would be praising God when we had a new baby, and that our family was still not complete. This was a bump in the road. There would be a brighter tomorrow.

Addison was born March 29, 2005. I knew then that yes, everything does happen for a reason and God DOES work in mysterious ways. Looking at our beautiful daughter, it all became so clear to me. Without Trenton, we would be without Addison.

Our family is complete. The Lord knew what he was doing.


Trenton Philip Garrett 12-29-03

My First Baby Sister...

Andrew is learning descriptive writing in school. He was asked to write about a special time in his life. This is his story, as he wrote it. I have not changed anything. Enjoy....

MY FIRST BABY SISTER

The most fantastic suprise I've ever had was when I got a baby sister. First, my mom named her Addison. Addison was crying for about 2 hours. Then she was sleeping afterwards and she was buetifuly adorabull.

Also when I got to hold her, she was so tiny. When I touched her stomach, it was smooth and shiny. So I asked my dad to hold her for a couple more minutes. When he said, "yes, sure", I felt awesome. So I looked in to her eyes and I fell emoshinal and suprised because she kicked my arm. Right then I knew I had my first baby sister.

When I got my first ever baby sister, it was the best thing that ever happened to me!

Andrew Garrett

Winter is here!

Winter is here, not sure if that is a good thing or not. I love the holidays but could do without the cold weather.

Andrew is doing great in school. He brought home straight A's. We are so proud of him. He showed me his report card and said, "See mom, I can watch TV and study at the same time..."

We just got back from Atlanta. We went to visit my dad and step-mother. It was a great "mini-vacation". Sylvia and I took Addison to the Cabbage Patch Nursery. She got to pick out her own Cabbage Patch Doll and name her. We all had so much fun.

Andrew, Travis and my dad just hung out relaxed and watched football. It is always great to visit with them.


Christmas is fast approaching. I am very excited about it. If someone would have told me how special and magical Christmas morning could be with two children, I never would have believed them. The look of excitment on their faces is like no other.

On a side note: Some Garrett-isms...

...."You are the best mommy I ever had"....Addison to Mommy

...."Andrew, leave me ALONE--I have an 'ear efrection'.." Addison

...."I really don't like that man, (Obama), I voted for McCain..." Andrew