“No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you’re the only one who knows the sound of my heart from the inside.”

This quote from Kristin Proby has resonated with me for 9 years. I’ve said it many times to Evan, it’s truth growing stronger and stronger each year. He’s the only one. The only living soul that has heard the sound of my heartbeat from the inside. And for 9 years our hearts as a family have beat in time like a beautiful melody.

From the moment we knew we were pregnant, E stole our hearts. He became our universe. Our lives and beings circle this larger than life personality. He brings laughter, peace, hope and healing. His antics are legendary. His love boundless. And his laughter is pure joy.

Last night and quite honestly this morning, I have been in tears. My baby. Where has the time gone? Can we reverse? Can we start all over so we can live these moments one more time? So we can tell you we love you a million more times over the last 9 years? Tell you how proud we are of you and how blessed we feel?

Our hearts. Our family. Forever intwined. Our heartbeats. 3 heartbeats. Forever in sync. My baby boy. Our heart. Happy birthday E. We love you more than all the mythical creatures being created in your imagination, more than any annoying youtuber, more than SOS, more than all the UTV trails in Wisconsin and more than all the grains of dirt on your hands (and feet, and face….). ♥️