Facebook post from Dec. 22, 2021

4 months! I was wondering why I’ve been sad today and then I saw what today was. I wonder when I won’t picture every minute of the day of the accident on the 21st. I know we just need to look forward instead of back because we can’t change the past but have the ability to change the future somewhat with how we choose to move on. A friend posted this about December 21. It’s the darkest day of the year and from here on each day gets a little lighter. I’m hoping this crosses over to our life and there will be more light through the dark days. I’m sure there will be ups and downs on this journey but the downs are hard. The ups are good and julian definitely thrives when he’s around loved ones and friends. Thankful for awesome friends that love him and are doing what they can to help. Thankful for my friends who have continued to reach out and do quick get togethers. Most day I look like a hot mess just making it through the day but great to do adult things with friends when I can sneak out.
And even from Atlanta. Kristen can still make me smile. She called and we were laughing about our shitty days and then a funny FaceTime. We are both doing things we never imagined we would have to do but would do anything for our kids.
One of Julian’s newest favorite things to do is to sit on the couch with us and let his dogs snuggle with him. Now we are looking forward to Christmas. I’m happy that we will get to be together as a family, life could have turned in a different direction, but we have Julian and faith and hope for a better future.










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