Jake's Funeral
When I was released from the hospital two months ago, I came home and was expected to rest and recoup from all of the stress and trauma of losing my baby boy. But, first I had to plan his funeral. I had started doing this from my hospital room the night he was born... but was nowhere near through. I had to choose where he would be buried... who would officiate... what type of flowers would cover his tiny casket. All I remember is the great hassle it all seemed to be. Jake's funeral was on a Thursday. We went to order Jake's casket spray and a standing floral arrangement from a florist here in our hometown the Monday beforehand. The florist was swamped as it was the day before Valentine's day. I managed to hold my emotions until the ladies asked what we needed and I sadly had to tell her I needed to order flowers for my son's funeral. I started bawling. The lad...