One Year

Well, we did it. We made it through the first year.

When we didn’t think we would make it the first couple days... the first couple weeks. We did it. We honored Waverly in so many ways and we still have plans to honor her in the future that were just not feasible this year. 

We celebrated all the “first” holidays. We’re currently experiencing pregnancy after a loss. We’ve had many fights, many silent nights, but we’ve had many smiles and many laughters as well. We’ve lost some friends and are forever grateful for the ones who stood by our sides. 

This year feels like the quickest yet longest year of our lives. Losing a child is not an easy journey. It’s not something that anyone wants, but unfortunately losing a child was written for us. It’s our story.

As I look back on this past year, I see how I grew and am still growing. I’ve said “no” to many events. I learned to not be a “people pleaser”. Something I’ve always struggled with. I’ve learned to find time for myself and learned what’s really important. 

I just want to thank our friends and family for supporting us this past year and I thank you in advance for the continued support for the years to come. Your love does not go unnoticed. 

Waverly Maeve, you are so deeply missed. One year closer to holding you in our arms again.

Happy 1st Birthday baby girl ❤️

Dancing in the Sky by Dani and Lizzy:

Tell me, what does it look like in heaven?
Is it peaceful? Is it free like they say?
Does the sun shine bright forever?
Have your fears and your pain gone away?

'Cause here on earth it feels like
Everything good is missing since you left
And here on earth everything's different
There's an emptiness

Oh, oh, I
I hope you're dancing in the sky
And I hope you're singing in the angel's choir
And I hope the angels know what they have
I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived

So tell me, what do you do up in heaven?
Are your days filled with love and light?
Is there music? Is there art and adventure?
Tell me are you happy? Are you more alive?

'Cause here on earth it feels like
Everything good is missing since you left
And here on earth everything's different
There's an emptiness

Oh, oh, I
I hope you're dancing in the sky
And I hope you're singing in the angel's choir
And I hope the angels know what they have
I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you arrived
Since you arrived