Chloe turns 6!
She’s grown so big this past year and has gone through so
many changes and continues to amaze us.
Now that Chloe is closer to home, we have been able to visit her more
often and not have the burden of travel or making overnight arrangements. It has been a treat for us to be able
to take a quick drive to kiss her goodnight or say a quick hello. Olivia and Jackson have been able to
have playdates with friends and family with Chloe and it has been a joy to
watch the three of them together. Jackson’s
favorite thing recently has been trying to push Chloe’s wheelchair around the
unit and taking her for a little walk.
Olivia is happy to hold Chloe’s hand and play with her (still) chubby
cheeks.
Though she is closer to our home, it is still difficult for
us to be away from her. Time has healed
many pieces of our heartbreak but there are still moments that just simply take
our breath away and we just miss our baby girl. Starting the school year was difficult. I so wanted my girls to have this
opportunity to share a first day of school together and have them roaming
through the same school halls. And
every time we drive through Chloe’s neighborhood, even just to run errands, I’m
saddened a bit by Jackson calling out ‘Coco, see you soon. Love you.’ He calls to
her very sweetly and it breaks my heart.
I am thankful for the love and bond that I am able to witness between
the three of them. The three are
truly amazing with each other. I
only wish it could be the way we imagined – without sickness, without complication.
We love you Chloe.
Daddy and I miss you very much, especially today. You are as beautiful and sweet as the
day you were born. We think of you
so often. When I close my eyes and
think of you I remember a sunny, summer morning we played outside on grandma
and grandpa’s back porch. Daddy
held you as we all played under the apple tree and you smiled so big and
laughed so hard. My wish for you
today is that you remember that moment and hold onto it forever. We’re there with you!
Happy Birthday baby girl!
Much love...
