Birthdays can be bittersweet, but none more so than today's. I know that the struggle is real for me, and each year, on this date, I can only imagine how difficult it is for Stefanie.
Today marks the 10th celebration without Jessica. Ten birthdays with only one cake. Ten birthdays with only one heart sharing in it...
Yet, I am comforted. I know that Jessica is celebrating with more of our family who have joined her, as we celebrate all that we continue to be blessed with, while we also remember the joyous times that we once shared together.
For your birthdays this year, I want to make the wishes. I wish for my angels to have the peace that we crave for them both. And, I wish for Stefanie to know just how complete she truly is, even without her best friend standing by her side.
Stefanie-you have taught us all how to survive after a horrendous loss, and you do so with such grace. You are a lovable, thoughtful, strong, and caring person, and I am so proud of all that you have become. I wish you a wonderful day, not because it's your birthday, but because you deserve all that is good. And special. Just like you.
And yes, I can hear Jessica wishing you the same...
Lastly, my wish for us all is to enjoy this day, while giving thanks for what we now have, for all that we've enjoyed in the past, and for that which is yet to be.
Happy Birthday Jessica.
Happy Birthday Stefanie.
I wish you each a beautiful day.
I love you both with all my heart. Always.
When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars.
-Unknown.
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