Their Birthday

Their 1st Birthday

came and went.

I feel like our lives

have been on 

play, stop, pause

fast forward and rewind

all at once.

So many mixed emotions

came with this day,

Their Birthday.

We waited so long

to be here.

Now here 

is over there.

It was all just an
overwhelming feeling
that I didn't anticipate.

We started a new tradition
took the day off
and headed to the zoo.
We've always wanted to go
even before I was pregnant.

While I was pregnant
we would purposely
drive by the giraffes
on the way to the many sono apts.
We never did get there.
Now here we are...

Funny how
life works that way.
Eventually
it all gets done.
Patience
Perseverance
Perspective
Peace

We all enjoyed the day,
Their Birthday.
The fall leaves
and colors looked like
birthday confetti!

On the way home,
we stopped
to where it all began.
We were feeling
grateful.
Without their help
today would be
just another day.
Going in the door
walking up the stairs
going through the waiting room
arriving at the desk,
this time it was different.
I don't think I felt
the weight of my steps
success
was carrying me there
this time.

Baby B was
all smiles
it was infectious
everyone was in awe
of her beauty
of her story
of her survival.
Our visit
may have reassured
their mission,
for me it reassured
my faith 
the miracle
the gift
of life.

And of course
when there is
Birthday
there is party.

and cake
and cookies

and candles

and celebration

and company

and creations.

In the end
it's all about
Family.
Their Birthday
reminded me of
Family.
Family love.
Family unity.
Family growth.

They are part of this
Family.
We see the distance
together,
one year
one day
one moment
at a time.

This time
it was,
Their Birthday.

And just like
this picture says...

it was Happy!