Adrianna, I just spent the past hour reading your David's story at caringbridge. I cried and cheered and finally cried some more. You write so eloquently. What a beautiful legacy to your son and your mother. At first I could not understand why God would be so cruel to take her from you when you needed her most. But now I understand perfectly. She went because David needed her there in heaven to prepare his place and welcome him with open arms when the time came. I can picture them there playing catch and being silly just as you said they did. It must bring you great comfort to know that they are together.
The picture of your Mom's little purse struck me.....you know, these new heart coin purses that LV has....some say they are useless. Your Mom's little purse gave me an idea and now I know EXACTLY what I will do with my LV heart coin purse. I am not a grandmother yet, and won't be for a very long time, but I have a 5 year old son(I have a Nathan too!), and I am going to use mine in a similar way with him as your Mom did for David. Maybe one day he will come across it when he is grown and it will bring back fond memories for him as your Mother's does for you!
You are right, it is not always just about being spoiled and the quest for material goods.
Thank you Adrianna for being a member here at tPF, please keep coming by and sharing with us!