Serenity

I planned for you
each and everyday.

I dreamed of you
thought it would all be okay.

I prepared for you
in that motherly sort of way.

Then soon I had you
but God took you away.

So now I miss you
as the pain slowly eases each day.

I love you Serenity
you are my first precious Babe.

                              By: Amanda Hanks

This page was last updated on: June 27, 2005

                    Mommy and Daddy's Little Girl

If I had my life to do over, I would have chosen you to be my mom and dad once more. Even if it meant loosing you again.It's worht allthe tears in the world.

I know I was your sinshine when skies were gray. You loved and honored me. You took all my tears away. I was happy to be with you. Proud to be your little girl.
Wenever had a chance to argue, but to me it would have meant the world. Your love for me was always pure.
You treated me as your own. My time seemed all to short and I know you felt alone. What can you take from this? Your heart is completely crushed. But nothing loved is ever lost. And you are both loved s-o very much.

--Brandi G Fontenot
I heard the crack of the opening gate
And I knew that Heaven would not wait;
The soul was wrapped in a glowing light
And slipped forever from my sight.

Although the walk was winding and slow
We traveled together here below;
Yet when she passed through the Celestial Gate
I wondered; to grieve? or to celebrate?

The rocks were sharo along the road;
I could not bare her heavy load.
Her pain was great and she longed for home,
And now - She's left me- all alone.

She's found peace in heaven above,
Now she knows that perfect Love.
I shall miss her, til I see
The Gate doors opening again- for me.

-- Brandi Fontenot
Here are two poems my cousin wrote for me and Eric. I hope you like them as much as we do. Thank you Brandi. They touched our heart.
Happy Birthday!!!!
January
February
Christopher G.        1st
Serenity H.             5th
Sherry G.               8th
Jada G.                  9th
Chris W. G.           24th
Corey M.               26th
Richard G.            29th

Michelle B.            23th
Elaine B.               24th
Marvin H.                 24th
Welsey T.              25th
Ashley G.               29th
March
April
May                                 June                               July                           August
Gillian G.                              1st
Lexus L                                1st
Dawn F.                                5th
Timothy B.                          5th
Eric H.                                 23rd          
Shane Y.                     21st
Bryce L.                      21st
Mhari G.                     28th
Brandon L.                 28th
Dazie T.                      ??th
Kaleb V.                      31st
Michele F.                    2nd
Tabitha G.              23rd

Brandon G                    6th
Rallen F.                  7th
Matthew G.                 8th
Ivan G                      9th
Paula G                  11th
Brandi F.                   17th
Brad B.                      19th  
Kara G.                      25th
Michael G.                    25th
September                                 October                                     November                          December
Lilly G.               1st
Kelli L.                    17th
Daniel B.              17th
Kimberly H.        17th
Salena L.           28th
Baby Budd         ????

Kimberly L.               12th
Elizabeth C.               24th
Logan R.                        28th
Amanda H.                     29th
Jada R.                           30th

Gabriel G.                       13th
Casy Duval                 19th
Tristan Y.                         24th

Arthur Y.                 6th
Kinley C.               13th
Travis L.                24th
Jessica Y.              29th

Welcome To the Hanks Scrapbook!
We are the Hanks!
This is our Beloved daughter Serenity Rose!
This is one of our Godsons.
These are our Dachshunds.
These are Bryce's parents.
This is Bryce's oldest sister.
This is our other Godson.
This is us with Shane's Big Brother Tristan long before Shane.
Just after Rosie was born.
Eric's Baby Sister.
The Dog we bred Jolie with for her first liter.
My friend Connie's babies.
This is Bryce's Middle sister.
This is Bryce's baby sister.