Happy Birthday in Heaven, Penelope Kate

How is it possible that we've survived a year without you already? I can remember holding you, and then letting you go and JUST knowing that I wouldn't survive the drive home from the hospital without you. How has this much time passed?

We love you little girl. We haven't gone a single day, moment or second without loving you. I was talking to your daddy on October 15th, which is national "Infant Loss Awareness" day and when I brought it up, your daddy, who is a very quiet man, said that every day is Infant Loss day to him. Your little life, your little body, your little soul has impacted so many people. You are so special.

The candles Mimi and Papa lit for you

It's funny- every time I think I have this grieving thing down, something reminds me of you and I am right back in the delivery room, holding you and sobbing with your daddy.

We so wish that you were here with us. We long to hold you, to rock you, to sing to you, to watch you grow but oh, the joys we have to look forward to when we get to heaven. What a homecoming :)

Until we meet again angel baby, we know that you are up there with your little sister or brother smiling down on the three of us.

Mommy loves you.

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