This is about "Sometimes"

Sometimes....we still get sad.....

It's been a year and a half since Zoey said goodbye and there lingers a melancholy sadness. In part because as Ayla grows, we find ourselves thinking and occasionally saying, "Wonder what Zoey would be doing right now?"

 Don't mistake sadness for depression - we know we'll see Zoey again - it's just that at times, we truly miss the opportunity to raise she and Ayla together. There's a constant undercurrent that something is missing....a feeling not easy to describe.

Yet at the same time, there is peace and a deep sense of appreciation for the Christ and the Plan of Salvation. Because of Him, we know Zoey is waiting for us and we'll be together forever as a family!  

 Perfect

 We have learned this: Every parent who has experienced the loss of a child grieves in their own way and on their own time- there is no set timeline nor proper method. Ours is mostly silent- we don't talk about it often. Does it get easier? Of course.... Time moves along.
It has created a stronger bond between us- we realize life is truly a gift and that Ayla is most precious. We are especially grateful for Ayla's health and continual progress. We know other families who aren't as blessed and our hearts ache for them.

Zoey taught us many virtues; compassion, empathy (will cry at the silliest things now), love, service and most importantly, how essential family is...... and not only family but also friends, neighbors and strangers who provided service.

So thank you Zoey, we love and miss you!!