Weston: Rest
March 15th, 2009
Thank you all SO much for all of your support and helping make the funeral such a special and personal moment for us. We know all of you there and all of you who couldn’t make it, had Weston and us in your thoughts today and that means everything to us. We’ll see you all soon. Thanks again for being there and we’re truly taken back by the outreach of support and love.
“Rest”
Hey can you hear me?
I’m calling your name
Hello? Or is this goodbye?
The gleam in your eyes
It troubles my brain
Will I see it again?
So I can rest my headWeston…Weston! Dancing away
As all of my thoughts get rearranged
Weston…Weston! Turning away
Just when thing seem
To have changed
So I can rest my headHey can you hear me?
I’m calling your name
Hello? Or is this goodbye?
The gleam in your eyes
It troubles my brain
Will I see it again?
So I can rest my head
Weston, Mommy never got to see you with her own eyes, but of what she has seen of you in pictures she knows without a shadow of doubt that you were the most beautiful, perfect, and complete embodiment of what the two of us always wanted in our baby.
I was lucky enough to see you a number of times. Early on, I was the only voice you would respond to. I would whisper “Hi, my little baby Weston” and you would slowly open your steel blue eyes and gaze at me blankly.
I also vividly recall placing my finger under your toes and you squeezed your tiny toes around my finger. I know you felt me too and for that moment we officially met each other. I won’t forget about you.
These visions are etched forever on my heart and mind. Diana and I saw everything in you that we see in ourselves. You were EXACTLY the baby we expected and wanted to see. We spent countless hours feeling and documenting your kicks and punches in the womb, we played you music, listened to your heart, and warned you about the 3 pugs you were going to inherit after birth. It’s funny now to think that we actually had a 5 hour debate on what color to paint your room. And how we debated for hours on what clothes you would wear home from the hospital. It was nearly 10 months of preparation everyday to make sure you had the best possible home environment to live in. We did everything text book perfectly and yet we were dealt the worst possible hand.
Nobody knew your reason why…Why you went away, Now that you are gone I wish you could hear me say, I won’t forget you.
March 15th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
That’s a fitting old school Green day song for Weston.
The cards with the picture and your memories was a really nice touch for his services. You and Diana are awesome parents.
RIP Weston.
March 15th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Hey Guys!!!
Like you said I did have guys, your family, and baby Weston on my mind all day!! It looks like you both did an amazing job of giving Weston a beautiful service..which he deserves!!! What amazing parents you both are!! I have been keeping all of you in my prayers and can’t get you out of my thoughts!! I pray that somehow you both are able to feel some inner peace soon…easier said then done but I do sincerely wish this for you both!
March 15th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
You’re in my thoughts everyday. You are both such amazing people and definitely an inspiration. Love you guys. Weston is my heart forever. xoxo
March 15th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Thank you for sharing your incredible love of Weston with us. I know he will be in our hearts forever.
March 15th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
You both showed such unbelievable strength today. Through the most horrific tragedy imaginable you demonstrated such grace and dignity. We are so lucky to have you both in our lives.
All our love,
Kristin and Billy
March 15th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!! May you find strength and guidance from those around you. Weston’s life touched and blessed many. Many more than you probably even realized thanks to this beautiful tribute. He will forever be in my heart and prayers too!!
An old Warren Hills Classmate,
Becky Winslow
March 15th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Just one word to describe Baby Weston; you, lil’ Mickey; Diana; and this day:
beautiful!!
March 16th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Weston was beautiful and perfect.
Your story has touched so many people, in so may ways, it’s incredible.
He will never be forgotten.
March 16th, 2009 at 11:18 am
His grave site looked like a perfect place to rest and I look forward in visiting him someday soon. I hope yesterday was not too hard for you both, and all I have to say is that you guys pulled together and handled this whole situation like two fantastic caring parents…he was a lucky boy in that department.
xoxo
March 17th, 2009 at 5:21 am
you two are an inspiration. your love for each other and for your baby so evident. may you find peace. take care mickadoo.
March 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Dear Mickey & Diana,
Thank you both for sharing such a personal day with everyone who could not be there. The both of you are truly amazing parents. Stay strong, love you both.
cousin Ginny
March 18th, 2009 at 10:06 am
This broke my heart and I thought of the three of you every day. I wish you nothing but inner peace and love as the days pass.
March 19th, 2009 at 6:29 am
You are always on my mind, Weston! I wish I could see your adorable little face again. You will be missed always. Love, aunt Erica
March 19th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Mickey and Diana, this email is an electronic hug with lots of love wrapping you both in warmth and strength.
Steve and I have you both in our prayers and are sending you positive vibes constantly….
If you want to get away, please know that you are welcome here in Springfield, IL - not a hot-bed of big city activity but, as you’ve no doubt seen in the news, a true hotbed of political activity…we would love to have you here, give more hugs, and help any way we can to sustain the light as you go through this difficult time. You are always welcome….
May your Creator bless and keep you, and may you always remember: every moment is a blessing, every life is divine, and every passing a reflection on the fragility of life’s moments. Enjoy each divine blessing with gratitude and grace.
We love you both and miss you both.
peace,
shannon and steve mcccormick
217/793-5272
March 19th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I got a chance to read the card you guys handed out at his service, and it was just perfect. I wish nothing but strength and courage for the two of you.