"J" is for July

When July rolls around, many different thoughts cross my mind:

-Over half this year has passed already

-Summer is now on the downhill slope towards fall (seriously, we will soon start seeing back-to-school supplies and fall decor in the stores. Summer things are already getting marked down!)

-We will soon be starting school (yes we start early but we are also done end of April/beginning of May just as the weather turns nice!)

-3 of my children have birthdays in July

-Only 2 of the above children are here physically to celebrate their birthdays

Ultimately, when July rolls around, I am even more reminded of the hole in our family. Noah. My sweet, deeply loved & missed son. We are celebrating his 4th birthday this year. It's hard to believe it's been that long since his birth & death. What makes his birthday even more bittersweet is Noah's little sister, our rainbow baby, was born on Noah's 1st birthday! So we always have 2 birthday cakes on July 13th but only one child to blow out the candles, a day of laughter mixed with tears. I have been having some tougher moments again lately as I relive everything from 4 years ago but such is the journey of having had a child die.

So once again July, I take you day by day.

If you would like to help us remember Noah's brief life, you can check out this post for some ideas.

6 comments

  1. You mean the stores don't have "back to school" stuff out already??? LOL

    Happy Birthday to your kids - and (((hugs))) again as you remember Noah.

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    1. Right after I posted this, I DID see back to school stuff out! lol

      And thank you, I appreciate it! <3

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  2. Covering you in prayer this month, Jenn! I cannot imagine the sadness you must feel, but trusting the Lord to hold you close!

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    1. Thank you so much Michele, prayers do help! I had some rough times but that is to be expected. <3

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  3. 3 beautiful babies. Praying for your hardest month. My Sully will celebrate his 4th birthday in Heaven in September. So bittersweet

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    1. Thank you Jamie! And I'm so sorry about your sweet Sully. Will be praying for you next month especially! <3

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