"When a baby is born, it's a mother's instinct to protect their baby. When a baby dies, it's the mother's instinct to protect their memory." - author unknown
(I found this quote and it definitely spoke to me, but I know a father's instinct is just as great as the mother's.)
Our tree planted in Hannah's memory
Today Hannah would have been 3. Hannah would have told me what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday. Hannah would be learning to ride a bike. But mostly, if Hannah were here with us, I know how much joy she would bring to our family.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of our little girl.
March 30th will always be a day filled with so much emotion. It's a day of sorrow. It's a day of celebration, that we got to spend the nine months with her we did. It's a day of reflection, how her little life changed ours in such a powerful way. It's a day of what-ifs. But most important, it's a day that's all about Hannah and that's what I love most about it.
To remember Hannah today, on her 3rd birthday, we released three balloons into the sky. Jackson was a big help and of course wanted the balloons back, which is just how we feel about our little girl. We baked a cake for her. It was really great this year to have Jackson's help in celebrating her short, but cherished life. I can see the relationship he is developing with her and it feels so wonderful. I know he will always have a special connection to her.
We will miss you forever, our Hannah Bear.
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