Last night, I went to bed knowing that I was going to wake up to this day. One year ago, i became a mother and delivered our stillborn daughter. Part of me has been dreading this day since last year and the other part of me is proud of how strong we have been with all that we've been through.

We go back to the doctor on Monday and hopefully, our second baby is growing right on schedule.

This morning started with thunderstorms and now has turned into this most beautiful day. I think our daughter knew that was how we felt about this whole thing: storms, darkness, pain, and now we are at acceptance and peace.

One of my sisters sent me the following text and I think it sums up our year:

I'm thinking about you and Micah today.I'm thinking about you and Micah today. I know last year was so hard and it will always be a part of us, but I'm so grateful and glad for the great things God has in store for you and Micah!

It was and is hard, but God does have great things in store for us.

Eta---I realized half of the text was cut off!