Monday, August 8, 2011

Happy Birthday



It's August 8th.

William would have been one-year-old today. Time has gone so fast. It seems like just a month ago we were getting through my due date. And now it's been a whole year.

It's been an emotional day. I went and bought a toy for a one-year-old and donated it to a foster kids toy drive. When I went to drop it off I started bawling uncontrollably. The poor guy who took it. He was very sweet and very gracious though. Then I got in the car and cried my eyes out, the whole time praying and thanking God for the experience we've had and the short little while William was with us. It's been a day of reflection.

Tonight we celebrated. We sang "Happy Birthday" and blew out a candle and ate cake and everything. We celebrated that he is part of our family and always will be.

I had a doctor's appointment today too. Little girl is growing perfectly and is healthy and active. Ten more weeks. I can't wait.

But for today, I remember you, my little boy that I never met but knew so well. I love you and think about you always. Miss you.

Happy birthday, little one. Happy birthday.