Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower

~Albert Camus


Tomorrow is the anniversary of your birth, one year ago. I remember it vividly even though not my own. I waited patiently for your arrival, all 9+ months of it. Your Momma and I talked alot, mostly daily about you and all kinds of other stuffs that sometimes mattered, and sometimes not. Despite getting ready to have another baby of my own, I was more excited to hear when you finally graced this earth with your presence. Your Momma has very special children to me and I was so excited to see you join them, and the details of your little face.

I kept the last email from your Momma before she gave birth to you, dated Tuesday, October 16, 2007 5:03 PM ..
" water broke...going in."

We had been talking all day if this was to be the day of your birth! And I really felt it would be but, I was boiling over with excitement when that email came through! By that time, it was too late to respond back but I waited for what seemed like many hours for the text message update of how you both were doing. I was so happy to find out you were here and that all was well. I slept with my phone beside my bed so your Mom could text me anytime she wanted to and I'd be there for her. I remember awakening in the wee hours of morning to the first photo of you. .. what an awesome feeling to finally see you after all that time waiting!

I've watched you grow over the last year, and faster than I think anyone would like you to have. ;) I am looking forward to another year of watching you change and learn (and get cuter!). I hope I get to meet you one day, and you don't think I'm a total weirdo for wanting to give you big squishy hugs if only being your long distance Auntie, whom you've never seen (in person) lol.

You are loved little girl.
Happiest of Birthdays to you.