January 16 is a particular day

Hey, you! 😀

Jan. 16 is a particular day. In 2002, it was the worst day of my life. At the break of dawn, my mom took her last breath in my arms. When she closed her eyes for the last time, a single tear fell down her eye knowing she had lost the war.

Six years later, in 2008, I was at the hospital and being told I was pregnant with my first and only child. What a surprise that was! I might not have felt that way on that day (because I was so shocked) but it's one of the best days of my life. My miracle baby ❤️❤️

I can't help but wonder that it must have been God's plan to turn one of the worst day of my life to one of my best. I've told these two stories to friends and family, but I don't think I've ever written it here. I'm not even sure I would find the right words to describe my first distinct experiences of life and death.

xoxo Elodie