Count down to 10!

In honor of Courtney turning 10 soon, I’m going to spend the last 9 days of her single digit days posting memories of each year.

Year 2…

This year started off with me mourning over a miscarriage. I was so sad on her first birthday. The loss of who was supposed to be her baby sister devastated me. I can say without a doubt though that watching Courtney take her first steps, become a climber, say some words, sing her favorite song, “Let it Go” got me through those sad days. Then a few months later we’re were finally able to announce she was going to be a big sister.

Some of the memories I have from year 2 I hold on tightly because those were the months before I knew autism was going to be a part of our journey. Sure, there are times I wish I could have those days back but if that happened, we wouldn’t have had the pleasure of going on the amazing journey that started the next year.

Those beautiful blue eyes, the smile that lit up the room, her never ending energy…so much happiness!