"Sticks McGee"

© Marta J. Baldwin

"Sticks McGee"

Uploaded: March 31, 2007

Description

When we realized how awesome Cole was on the drums, my husband nick-named him "Sticks McGee" after the drummer on the show "Happy Days". The drums are quiet now but his beats will echo in our hearts forever.

Happy 13th Birthday Coley!
Love Your Mom

Cole Richard Baldwin
March 31, 1994 - March 13, 2007


Comments

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 31, 2007

Nice capture,Marta. I know certain days will be harder for you. All we can to is hold on to the memories of them and cherish the photos we have of them. Sending Birthday wishes to him. Hope you have a great day on this special day and all the days to come. #629533

Susie Peek-Swint April 01, 2007

I was drawn to this image as my son loves drums too ~ a wonderful capture Marta ... it saddened me to read the caption though... my best to you.. susie #4117870

Marta J. Baldwin April 02, 2007

Thank you so much Kay and Susie for the warm words of support. It was a difficult day at first but we celebrated Cole's and his twin sister Kayla's special day at the bowling alley and ended up having a blast.
-Marta- #4122597

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 02, 2007

Marta, what a sweet capture of your son. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. --Lisa #4122661

Nadine A. Lewis April 03, 2007

EXCELLENT capture, Marta!!! I too have been keeping you and yours in my prayers & will continue to do so. <>< #4124869

Marta J. Baldwin April 03, 2007

My most sincere thanks to Lisa and Nadine...I can't tell you how much it means to have your support and encouragement. -Marta- #4125079

Pamela Shane April 10, 2007

Such a wonderful capture of Cole, Marta - Continuing to hold you, & yours
up in prayer. #4152639

Marta J. Baldwin April 11, 2007

Thank you Pamela! I think this one really captures how cool Coley was. #4154678

Sue L. Cullumber July 21, 2007

Marta - what a beautiful portrait and memory to have of Cole! #4535657

Marta J. Baldwin July 21, 2007

Thank you so much Sue! I am so lucky to have many wonderful shots and memories of Cole. #4535689

Tammy K. Smitherman August 14, 2007

I am very saddened by the loss of your son. My 43rd birthday was on March 13, 2007 and I will say a prayer for you and your family. When you commented on the photo of my niece and I went to your gallery and saw that you had lost your most precious son on March 13th which was my Birthday, it saddened me deeply to see that he had such a short time on this beautiful earth. I wish that there were words that I could say to make it better but, I only have one son who just turned 15 on August 11, 2007 and I could not image what you are going through. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a beautiful son and I know that you and you family will miss him deeply. It is a parents worst nightmare that they will lose a child. Photography is a beautiful way to capture one's personality and spirit and to help those beautiful memories to live on forever. He is a most precious beautiful child.

With my Love and prayers,

Tammy #4649075

Marta J. Baldwin August 17, 2007

Tammy...You have my deepest gratitude for your heartfelt comment. Cole was such a wonderful child and he brought happiness and laughter to all who knew him. March 13th was also one of my best friends birthdays which he spent with us at the hospital. I worry that he will find it hard to celebrate on that day in the future but I am going to do my best to let him know it's okay. It has been a rough 5 months to say the least, but I have faith that Cole is in a place filled with love and happiness and I will see him again someday. Give your son a big hug and cherish every day that you have him with you. Take care...Marta #4662414

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