Lullaby

To the world you may be one person
But to one person you are the world

~By fountaindawg~




Parker Foster Aiken was welcomed to our world on Friday August 8, 2008 at 8:08AM by his large and loving extended family of Fosters, Aikens and Parkers.

The meaning of the name Parker is: Park Keeper
The origin is: English

The meaning of the name Foster is: forest keeper
The origin is: English

The meaning of the name Aiken is: From the Oak Trees
The origin is: English

Some in Claynation are speculating that Parker might have a career as a forest ranger in his future unless of course he inherited the Aiken/Foster musical genes then all bets are off.

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A beautiful poem was posted on one of the Clay Aiken message boards in honor of Parker's birth and the poster graciously agreed to let me post it here. Written by ymarie:

God created a brand new soul, and began looking for the perfect home.
He wanted two parents who would give this child all the love their hearts could hold.

He saw a woman who had never known the joy of holding her child.
A woman who appeared to the outside world to be somewhat meek and mild.
But in her heart burned a fierce desire to have a daughter or son
To love and cherish all the days of her life, and God said, “She’s the one.”

Then he looked for a man, honest and true, who was filled with compassion and love.
Someone gentle yet strong, and worthy upon whom to bestow this gift from above.
A man who would always put others first, who long had a dream of inclusion.
Who wants to give every child the world, no matter their country or station.
So, this man who brings so much happiness to a world beset by strife
Would now be given his greatest desire, entrusted with this new life.

Clay and Jaymes, God chose you to be the perfect parents for this little boy.
He will be loved beyond reason, and will always be a source of pride and joy.

Congratulations and God’s blessings upon your new family. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your excitement and happiness. We love you.

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Newborns always bring to mind the beautiful song "Lullaby" by the Dixie Chicks. Parker is lucky little boy that he has a dad with such a beautiful voice to sing him to sleep. I wonder what lullaby Clay is singing to his son.

"Lullaby"

They didn't have you where I come from
Never knew the best was yet to come
Life began when I saw your face
And I hear your laugh like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

I slip in bed when you're asleep
To hold you close and feel your breath on me
Tomorrow there'll be so much to do
So tonight I'll drift in a dream with you

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

As you wander through this troubled world
In search of all things beautiful
You can close your eyes when you're miles away
And hear my voice like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

~"Lullaby" by the Dixie Chicks~

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