Happy New Year in 2015

The first day of 2015 has been great so far.

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The past few years have been such a roller coaster for 
my family and I know it will continue to be just that.

So many new life changes and welcoming 
new members to the family.

In 2014 we welcomed our beautiful daughter Olive Juanita. Our beautiful rainbow baby. She has brought us much joy and love and we are so blessed. We are still mourning the loss of Oliver, but I feel him with me everyday. With Olive being here, she has made his presence even stronger. He is always with us and in our hearts. Our bond as mother and son is still very active, and I am beyond thankful for that. We have another angel in Heaven that we lost December 1st. As my cousin told me a few weeks ago, I have a army of angels in Heaven.

I am still very much learning how to cope with our losses and how to survive through them. I have been blessed with an amazing support system of our family and close friends. I have lost friends and welcomed new connections. I have learned that life is too short and time moves so quickly that I cannot dwell on those who are no longer by my side on this journey, but to cherish the moments with the ones who are.

I know 2015 will be our best year yet. Olive will be turning 1, Jaxin is turning 4 and Oliver will be 3. My husband and I will be celebrating 4 years of being in each others lives, which happens to be the same day of Olives birthday. {Feb 5}

God works in mysterious ways. He has proven time and time again that he is my biggest supporter and I have faith that he will continuing showing me the path I should be on.

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May God Bless everyone with 
love, happiness and peace this new year.


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