What a difference a year makes

mcvgal

We do a big celebration for the Virgin Mary at my church on December 11-12. It's about a 5 hour long celebration. Last year on this date Manny was in the NICU and I had a hard time at the service because of all the references to "our mother" etc.. All I could think of was it was my first time as a mom and my son wasn't with me. I remember stepping out half way through to pump and crying in the car just thinking about Manny still not being home and not knowing when the day would get here.

This year my big 'ol boy was at the celebration "singing" the entire time (even when we were being quiet lol) He was in awe with the tribal dance and just having a blast. I don't think we will ever forget our NICU time, but it also helps me to see how far he's come along.