Monday

we're approaching six months without ezekiel and i just wanted to say thank you to everyone for supporting us and loving us. as i finish up the last of the thank you cards (what a weird thing) and grieve all over again i am reminded that there are things to be thankful for. sometimes i don't want to be thankful but today i will say thank you one more time...for the people who loved on zeke before he was born, who held him and prayed for him and then helped celebrate his life, you are important to us. for the people who sent meaningful cards, flowers, gift cards, meals --thank you. for the people who continue to pray and ask how we're doing and really mean it, thanks.

every day is uncertain, every breath a blessing. we're reminded things could be better, but they could also be worse. so give thanks for anything that makes your life better, or worse, and remember that it's all a gift.
wyatt's 4th birthday party. he almost cried when he thought he had to eat cake.
cassie's 3rd birthday party. she loved having everyone sing to her. she almost cried when i told her she couldn't have any more cake.

he got at least one professional shoot in with his auntie sarah for his first birthday. the boy looks good.

6 comments:

Megs said...

beautiful.

A. Maasen said...

well done my friend. nicely said. love you for who you are and what you do and your strength mentally, physically, and emotional. Although i think i could beat you in arm wrestling

Lauren Blake said...

wow, it has been a busy week and haven't checked blogs in a week and now I had five to read from you. I just want you to know I love it when you post. You are funny, thoughtful, honest and inspiring. I was just thinking about today about how thankful I was for the time I got to hold little zeke and how thankful for Noah and Harrison's relationship with Wyatt and Cassie. Truly something to be thankful for as a mom. Thanks for being a great mom and aunt.

JDMartin said...

amen, sister. YOU are amazing and I love you right back. the LORD is good.

Allison said...

I love you.

mountain girl said...

love your posts...so candid and real. i look forward to getting to know you more!

mia