Three Years Without Her

Today marks the third year anniversary of our sweet little Olivia Hope's passing. This afternoon, we held our traditional memorial balloon release in her honor. Three years ago, our lives changed forever, and for the rest of my days here on earth, I will feel like a part of me is missing.

To my precious baby girl,

I never saw your eyes open or heard your cry, but I knew you liked music because you would dance inside my womb. I never held you as you nursed, but I had one chance to touch your cool, smooth forehead to my lips. I never saw you take your first steps, but I felt your kicks and somersaults inside me as I tried to sleep. And when I no longer felt them, I knew you were gone and a part of me went away with you. I will never see you grow and mature, marry and have children of your own, but I know you are in the presence of angels at the feet of Jesus. Your name means life and hope; you have eternal life and we have the hope of seeing you again one day when God calls us home to heaven where you are.

 Mommy loves you, beautiful little Olivia Hope.