Sunday, July 12, 2015

Surviving the first year

Its been one year since Lexi. 

July 12th, 2014 will be a day that my family will never forget.

To say that Lexi left her mark on the world is an understatement.  She never had the chance to open her eyes and see what all this world had to offer - but she had the power to change it. 

Lexi made everyone stop and decide what is important in this life.  Lexi made us all come to terms with the fact that we can't control everything, no matter how hard we try.  Lexi made us all hold each other a little tighter.  Lexi made each of us a better person. 

Emily and Gerald have survived the first year.  They survived the holidays that were supposed to be their first with Lexi.  They survived another pregnancy and got to bring little Carter home.  They are lots of things, wonderful parents, amazing Aunt & Uncle, hard workers, thoughtful and they are survivors. 

Lexi will never be forgotten, but we have all learned to live our new lives where she has her own special place.