1st Birthday

Today is the girl's birthday... Neither of us can believe that a whole year has passed. We look back at the past 12 months and can only wonder, what if?

It is hard to put into words how we are feeling. We have to believe that Claire and Gracie are in a better place, and they are getting a birthday party like none we could ever give them here. It brings me a little peace as long as I can stop myself from being selfish and think of their needs and not mine.

We placed their cemetery stone today. I'll post some pictures tomorrow (hopefully). It isn't the 1st birthday present we had planned on, but I hope they like it anyway.

Happy Birthday Claire and Gracie; Mommy and Daddy love you and miss you very much!