The funny thing is that the entire time she was pregnant, my wife - TopicsExpress

The funny thing is that the entire time she was pregnant, my wife always said she felt jilted because Zion was due on January 5th. She always said Who wants a birthday party when its cold outside? and planned to have him a half birthday party in June so she could rent bounce houses and have an outdoor party. I always said she was nuts for that and quickly reminded her that my birthday was in January! Now on what would have been my boys first birthday, I dont think she was so crazy. Now I see simply the joy that a mother wanted to give to her son. I think it was the expectation of what was to come was greater than the feeling of joy over the actual pregnancy. However, none of that seems to matter today as I mourn instead of celebrate, cry instead of cheer, and wonder what today would look like if you were still here. But in spite of the pain and hurt, I see people of different faith backgrounds and people of different cultures coming together to honor the life of a child that only lived five months. I have every right to cry and be mad yet in the midst of the tears Ive found a hope that helps me make it through. Through the smiles of my friends and loved ones I find the love that overcomes even the darkest of days. So to you all I say thank you. Thank you for caring enough to go out of your way to brighten our day. Thank you for loving us enough to simply show us that were not alone. Ive honestly been sitting at the computer for an hour just hitting refresh and watching the posts pop up and bawling my eyes out not only because I miss Zion but because Im overwhelmed at the love that youve all shown my family. So again I say thank you!