Wednesday, November 24, 2010

What I'm really thankful for:

One year ago, on Thanksgiving day, this little man entered my life for a very short time. These were very sacred moments that I will forever be thankful for.

And although my hands are shaking and my throat is tight as I type this, I am also thankful that I chose gratitude instead of grief after I lost my baby. It's not an easy choice, but it's the only choice. My boys taught me that life is too short to not make every day be the best day of my life. So for his one year birthday, our little family will choose to be happy and thankful for the time we had with Charlie, rather than sad and grieving for the time we didn't have with Charlie. And to help make that happen, we will be celebrating Charlie's first birthday on a Disney cruise, because it really does help to be at the Happiest Place on Earth. Happy Birthday my little Charlie Pants. You are loved and missed this holiday season.

Stay tuned for pictures of us in Mickey ears and smiles....

5 comments:

Heather said...

Was thinking of you guys today. Hugs. Have a fun trip!

Jamie Smith said...

Happy birthday little buddy. (Rod and I were just talking about him. We too are grateful we had the chance to meet this special boy.)

Ann said...

I love the choice of gratitude instead of grief. You are an inspiration to me. Have a wonderful holiday.

Audrey Crisp said...

Cute! Happy Thanksgiving!

Meagan said...

Love that boy!! Happy Birthday little man...a Disney cruise is exactly where he'd want you to be! :)