Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Perfect Plan...

I never know when it's coming. But the reminders come. Sometimes it's a song, a flower, or Cowen's laughter... Sometimes it's nothing at all. The emptiness is just there. Like a lump in my throat I can't swallow. It doesn't happen very often. But definitely more this time of year...

Four years ago we walked into that ultrasound room without a care in the world... The kids were with us, debating on what the babies would be. They were both hoping for boys- Connor was definitely not ready for two more sisters and I think Brynn was pretty comfortable being the princess! But I remember telling them "No matter what we find out, God has a perfect plan for our family." I have played that moment over and over and over in my head... And I believe it now more than ever.

As much as I miss her, as much as it hurts- I never question why. Not ever. Of course I miss Lilly Kate more than I can put into words and I wish things could've been different but I know- as sure as I know anything- she is where she's meant to be. She's in our laughter, in our tears, in our JOYS. Lilly Kate changed me- she changed our family. A part of her lives on in each us... The way Cowen, that little healer of broken hearts, can brighten a room... the way Connor and Brynn look at their little brother with those adoring eyes... The way we love each other. It's because of her.
Her time with us- no matter how short- were some of the most precious moments of my life. I thank God every day for Lilly Kate and am so thankful for what she has brought to our lives. We miss you, precious angel...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Fall Fun...

We have had a BUSY fall! So busy that I haven't posted a THING since school started... not even our Disney trip! Going to try to catch up a little...
 






Fall has kept us busy- football, soccer, pumpkin picking, and visits from Lala! We are busy, busy but are loving it all!