My dear sweet Lucy,

Happy Thanksgiving, little one. It’s been so hard without you, especially today. I’ve just been so sad, missing you. I keep imagining what our first real family holiday would have been like with all of us together, and I know we would have had a wonderful day, with you, our greatest blessing of all. You still are the greatest blessing of all. Even though my heart aches for you with every beat, and I wish more than anything that we could just have you here with us, I am so thankful that you chose me to be your Mommy. I would do everything all over again just to be with you for a few more moments. Meeting you was the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to me and your Daddy; we both love you more than words could ever measure. I miss you so much, but I’m thankful for the little signs you leave around to let me know you’re here in some way. I don’t know how it’s possible, but I love you more each day. And even though it hurts to not physically be with you, I will carry you with me for the rest of my life. You will always be treasured, loved, and remembered. I will be thinking of you all day, sweetheart… I love you, and I am so thankful for you.

Love,
Mommy