Five Months

Five Months

It’s hard to believe that today marks five months since La Petite Belle has been inpatient at Texas Children’s Hospital. Really hard to believe. I still have to remind myself daily that this is real. Our life has changed. And, changed drastically. I walk...
Waiting is exhausting.

Waiting is exhausting.

My entire day is centered around waiting. I wake up and wait. I wait until the time I go to bed. Then, I wake up and do the same thing all over again. I wait on doctors. I wait on procedures.  I wait on tests.  I wait on results. I wait on good news. I wait on a...
Train Up

Train Up

Yesterday morning, I leaned over my baby girl and kissed her forehead. I hugged her as much as I could hug her over all the lines attached to her body. And, I said what I say every day to her, “You are an amazing girl. I love you.” Then, I said, “I...
Unrecognizable

Unrecognizable

This blurry picture popped up from seven years ago. It’s horribly blurry, but is such a great representation of La Petite Belle’s personality. I miss this girl. The constant barrage of Facebook and Timehop memories seem so distant and far away. I...