Earlier this week, William brought home his very first set of school pictures. These were taken back in mid-October, between times he was so sick. It's so hard to believe he's so grown up. He takes after his Daddy so much and in so many ways. We're so very proud of him, and love him so very much.

On a sad, melancholy note... It would be in one week that we would have brought baby-to-be into the world. I ache for what isn't there, but am so very blessed for what I do have. It's not much financially, but the riches and rewards I have with my beloved family, and those I call friends, mean so much more, and are wealth beyond measure.

I love you both, my sweet precious angels, with what is now, and what could have been.