To my Son:

Cairo, I'm so sorry you didn't get to come into this world fully, even though it's a rough place to live. Mommy wanted so badly to chase you around and wrestle and play with you. You were always somersaulting inside of me. The doctors all had to search for you to find your strong heartbeat because you moved around so much. I loved that you were always touching your face with your tiny perfect little hands that I'll never get to hold. I tried so hard to get you here, even though it almost killed me. I was so scared and asked you so many times to be strong like mommy because i didn't know what to do or what was happening. I didn't know I was so sick until it was too late. I didn't mean for it to go down like this. I love your name, that everyone said was cool. It means royal helper. But I honestly picked it because it felt right, my little Cai. All I have are pictures and videos of you in the womb and after you passed and prints of your hands and feet. I love you and always will. I didn't even know I really wanted any kids until I saw you for the first time. You'll always be with me and I'll never forget you, unless I go senile or something, because some things are just out of our control.

A memorial gathering for Cairo will take place on Sunday, June 22nd from Noon to 4pm at Anderson Funeral Home.

Construction Update:

Arcade Street / Highway 61 is closed directly in front of Anderson Funeral Home.

Here are alternative ways to arrive:

If you’re on 35E, exit on Wheelock Parkway and come East. At the third 4 way stop turn right on Payne Avenue (2 blocks). Followed by a left turn on Sherwood Avenue (3 blocks). That will bring you to the back of our facility.

If coming from Highway 36, take 35E to Wheelock Parkway and head East. At the third 4 way stop turn right on Payne Avenue (2 blocks). Followed by a left turn on Sherwood Avenue (3 blocks). That will bring you to the back of our facility.