Today we grieve and we celebrate.

For this sweet little family, it marks the year anniversary of learning that sweet baby Ellen no longer had a heartbeat.  Though we are grateful that precious Karis is here – our hearts ache for little Ellen.

Amanda and Daniel, I love you.  So much.  Thank you for spending time with me the day before we grieve and celebrate Ellen.  My heart aches for you as you hold your little lady today and long for the day when you can hold your other little one.

I hate words sometimes because I can’t find the ones to speak my heart.  But know I’m standing with you guys and remembering her and all of you today.

(Also – if you have a moment – I learned from a brave and amazing lady that we need to show up.  Take a moment and let Daniel and Amanda know that you are grieving Ellen and remembering her today as well.  And one day we’ll all rejoice when you hold her again…)