Christmas is never the same

Last Christmas we found out we were pregnant with Ivy... it hasn’t even been a year since we lost her.  Christmas is never going to be the same for me. The pain will fade but it will always be a reminder of her little life. Even now as I carry her active baby brother, the pain is still very raw.

Our darling girl, we miss you so much. You would’ve been celebrating your first Christmas this year & while we have your brother, there’s still a missing piece to our lives with you gone. I couldn’t bring myself to do a Christmas card this year because it just felt to weird without you in it. We love you so much & reminders of you still fill our home this holiday season.

To those grieving this season, I know your pain. I know how hard the holidays can be & I am grieving along with you. Remember that even in the depths of your grief, God meets you there. He sees you & loves you. Be gracious with yourself. Remember that it’s okay to stay home, and it’s okay to take the time you need to grieve. We miss you Ivy Mae.