Bringing the picture to life

30 weeks...I thought you would never get here. Growth measurements were today and Cocoa is progressing nicely. It sure felt like we were in the 20's all spring and summer. I would guess it was because we knew we needed to get out of that time frame to make it to safer land. Now that we are here, let me tell you, it feels wonderful.

Tiffany looks fantastic and I really feel great for her because she is finally able to experience everything to the fullest. Our thoughtful neighbors took her out for a mini-shower this past weekend. It is something I am grateful she finally got to experience. I have always felt terrible that she wasn't ever able to do what she does best, paint the full picture.

Tiffany is fantastic at really seeing a project through. Her unwavering demeanor is one of her finest traits. She is able to ride out storms and sees the big picture behind all of the mess. She is why we are able to navigate through much of life like we do as a couple. She sees something in the cities we consider moving to, the houses we consider buying and the life we plan on living. She is able to tactfully and artistically paint a picture in her mind and has the drive to bring plan to life.

This is why our losses have been so hard for me to handle. It is because I know she sees the nursery and the many other things to plan for in a child's life. She has had to hold those thoughts inside of her over the last 3 years while navigating these bumpy waters. 30 weeks is finally where she can fully begin to construct those plans again. I am so happy for her and I am confident she is going to be the mother I always knew she would be. It's been a long journey and she deserves every last minute of the happiness that we are about to experience.