Shawn Benjamin Slater

SHAWN BENJAMIN SLATER, September 1, 2009, 22nd Birthday Day.

By Berdie SlaterTiny bundle that you were; born one month early, your life would stir.Following 2 years after your brother's day . . . I won't forget that precious day.A gift from God with tiny face; looked up at me, you'd begun your race.We'd hold your tiny, struggling, breathing form from late night to early morn.Eric loved you from your first breaths. He loves you still as you're laid to rest.A better "bud" he'll never find, when God provided His 'bestest' kind.When your speaking did begin, you called baby sister . . . "Waura Wynn".That friendship grew when you could see, she needed you HER friend to be.A constant smile was on your face. I can't forget, nor take it's place.A quiet blue shown from your eyes, that twinkled holding back a big surprise.Remembering hugs from day to day . . . ones that took my breath away.Eighteen years God gave to me an "again born" son that again I'll see.Happy Birthday from us this day, I'm still holding you a precious way.