This year was hailed “the year of change” even before it began. Austin and I entered 2011 knowing we’d soon face a new baby, a move to a new apartment, the start of medical school, and a change in location, jobs, and income. We knew there would be challenges to overcome, adjustments to make, diapers to change, and a steep learning curve. We knew it would be difficult and spectacular and weird. We expected change.
What we didn’t expect was heartache and loss, separation and anxiety, colic and more colic. When we lost Alicia to the darkness of suicide, the pain was sharp and startling. When the baby wouldn’t stop crying after hours of jostling, the panic was real.
Two weeks ago I mentioned Google’s Year In Review video. It inspired me to make my own.
Here’s to another year of life and loss. May the changes be inspired and directed by love.
Music by Jon Mclaughlin & One Republic
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Linking up with E Tells Tales
Beautiful.
Watch those doorways. Scary!
Well how about that, tears.
Your family is so darn cute.
You make the best videos!
Now I’m watching all your videos. I can’t stop!
Aww, I love that video! And Tommy loved seeing Waylon on it–he kept reaching at the computer screen when he saw him :)
I didn’t want it to end!!!
Just discovered your blog last week and I’ve been reading old posts to catch up. Love it!
I’m also a new reader and have been playing catch up. I appreciated your top ten posts post ;)
Love the video. You are so talented!
That was so beautiful. I agree with Grams.
“was waylon’s birth supposed to be the answer?”
adopt me? your family is awesome
Was that your dad and sister laughing? They are funny.
Now this…this was a beautiful, beautiful post all around.
“the worst part was getting pregnant…” hahaha
I wanted the interviews to last forever! I like the “this day” answer…I laughed!
and now I kick myself that I did not start this last year when Emeline was born. Fail. so cute!
This was so fun to watch! Wishing you even more blessings, laughs, and video-worthy moments in the new year! :)
I love this idea! I so need to take more video.
Yes! Worth it later.
wow- this is great! waylon’s laugh in the beginning is precious.
and i just watched the google year in review and the background music is a mat kearney song- he’s my fav.
So good!
i started crying 30 seconds in. i am so thankful for what this year has been to us. seeing your prego pics again had me bawling, how wonderful it was to go through this together. love and miss you (already).