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Birthday 2020 🎂

The sun came out today. Kids decorated my bedroom door with streamers. Surprise delivery of strawberries for dipping from my godparents/aunt & uncle. Two in-person (safe) visits from friends who brought cards and gifts. Takeout for dinner. Butterfly necklace picked out by Shecklet #3 (given to me by all my kiddos to remember Astrid,) as well as a bike helmet, new sharpies, & a beautiful sweater that Jake selected. He also picked up a cake from the grocery store. Cards, texts, and other greetings from family and friends arrived throughout the day. I definitely felt loved!

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Birthday hair 2020

It’s been months since I treated myself to anything related to my hair. We’re talking pre-covid shutdown.

I decided my upcoming birthday was a good excuse for a cut and color. And since it is 2020, I went bold. Because why not??

I love that my friend is a stylist. It was a treat to be able to catch up on life, kids, school, and everything else while the chemicals did their magic.

I love how it turned out!

Lincoln thinks I look like Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy.

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6 months today…

Six months ago I heard the words, “no heartbeat.”

I don’t think I will ever forget the sadness and ache I felt inside as I laid in the ultrasound room alone while the ultrasound tech went to get the doctor. I sobbed inside my stupid mask, wishing Jake was with me.

Stupid virus.

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Applesauce 2020 🍎🍏🍎🍏

I had a request from Shecklet #2 to make applesauce. My MIL gave us a bushel of apples from the orchard she works at every fall so I could fulfill his request.

I spent the morning chopping and now I have a very happy 12 year old. (And about half a bushel left for another batch later on.)

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First time at the range

Squeezing in a new “first” for me before my next birthday. Glad to have round one in the books (pun intended.) I’d like to go again sometime.

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All Souls Day 2020

We went to mass this morning to remember Astrid and hear her name read as part of the intentions during mass. Two of my girlfriends surprised us and joined us. Another friend sent me a photo of their family remembrance table where they pray for family and friends who have died. I am so grateful for the people who continue to pray for us and remember our sweet little girl.

Our parish gave us a candle with Astrid’s name on it after mass. I placed it alongside the Hope cross that my friend, Heidi, gave me after our miscarriage in 2009.

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New photographer 📷

Shecklet #1 was given some really nice photography equipment by his grandpa. The manual has already been read through once and he’s taken each accessory out and examined them. He has taken a real interest in video (thanks to helping out at our church) so this seems like a great complimentary activity for him.

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All Saints Day

November is a month when we remember our loved ones who have died. Trusting in God’s goodness, we believe our little girl is a saint in heaven and is waiting and praying for us until we can meet her again one day.

There’s a saying I’ve seen on the internet that has brought me comfort when I find myself missing Astrid.

“…and to think, the first thing she saw when her little eyes opened was the face of Jesus.” 💕

The ache of missing her doesn’t go away, but there is no sadness or worry about her being alone. I know she is in the best company possible and I look forward to joining her one day.

Astrid’s photo is part of the display of members of the parish who died in the past year.