Wednesday, March 2, 2016

3rd Heavenly Birthday

Happy Birthday to my angel in heaven. Mommy loves you and misses you so much Josh! You have blessed my life in more ways than I can count. I continue to see the signs that you are here with us - from the small yellow butterfly that flew over to us during our family photo shoot on a 42 degree chilly morning last November to the rainbow over our house last week after storms and tornado warnings. I am so thankful that you give me tangible signs as they help keep me going.



Your siblings continue to talk about you on an almost daily basis - they love you so much! Your picture is still on our refrigerator and the background on my phone. I almost always wear one of my "Josh" necklaces as another reminder of you. However even if I didn't have those I'd be fine because you are very much alive and present in my heart and mind. Even though I only had you in my arms for 3 1/2 months, you are part of me and our family forever. Nothing will ever change that.



It's so hard to believe that 3 years ago you were born. I remember the excitement of that day and thought that you completed our family. Well, even though Anna has joined our family since then, I still think you have completed us. You are like this glue that binds us all together. You have touched my life in ways I can't even articulate and we are all so proud to have you in our family. Not many people can make such a difference in 3 months on earth but you sure did. I love you so much and can't wait to see you again. Happy Birthday my sweet boy.