This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Elliot’s funeral. It took us an entire month after her passing to get up the courage to take that step. One that seemed so final. The month leading up to Elliot’s funeral was a blur, yet my mind is full of vivid memories that I'll hold onto [...]
I really love the song Hot Gates by Mumford and Sons. It’s definitely one of my favorite non-Avett songs. I got into the album Wilder Mind right after Elliot passed away. I wasn’t a huge Mumford fan at the time, but this album really spoke to me. It’s full of raw emotion - angst, confusion, [...]
If you asked me how Ben and I would spend our daughter's first birthday a year and three days ago, I would have detailed a day much different than the one we will actually have today. I would not have believed anyone if they told me this is how it would be. But here we [...]
Thanks for all the birthday love today! Most people can probably guess what I’ll be wishing for when I blow out my candles tonight – Elliot. I’ve been thinking a lot about last year and how I wished Elliot would be born on my birthday. This photo was taken on March 21, 2015. We had [...]
**Possible Trigger Post** Most of you know that we lost Elliot at 41 weeks last March. Her 1st birthday is right around the corner. I can hardly believe it’s been almost a year since Ben and I said hello and goodbye to our beautiful baby girl. It’s been a long, difficult year. VERY difficult. Today [...]
Over the past few days, several articles about why you shouldn’t ask couples about their plans to start a family have popped up in my Facebook news feed. I actually wrote most of this post before seeing those articles, so it seems this is as good a time as any to share our story – [...]
I sometimes worry I’m neglecting this blog. I’m constantly thinking about what my next post should be about, but actually writing one is an entirely different story. Things like sleep, work, and other responsibilities tend to get in the way. Sometimes, when I do have time to write, my thoughts and emotions feel too complex [...]
It’s so hard to believe 2015 is coming to an end. I know, we still have over a week left and one of the biggest holidays of the year ahead of us. I honestly don't think I am up for a Christmas post. Not this time around at least. This year was undoubtedly the most [...]
We are just one week away from Thanksgiving. I had been feeling anxious about the holidays, but now, as we get closer to them, I'm feeling more excited and positive. I know it's going to be especially difficult to get through Thanksgiving and Christmas without Elliot in our arms. But I also know we’re going [...]
I can’t believe it’s November already. October was super busy, and I don’t think November and December will be any different. We had some big family events in October. Our oldest niece made her first holy communion and confirmation, our youngest niece was baptized, and my family threw a baby shower for my cousin. You’re [...]
Walking With Elliot 