Thank you Everyone

Long time no write for a reason. It has been so hard to focus. After Natalia passed we still had so much forward momentum to give her the best/perfect for her send off possible. I truely believe we accomplished that. After the Celebration, Edgar and I both started back to work and some of the wind left our sails. We were both very tired. Hard to write when all you want to do is sleep or veg out.

Thank you so much to everyone who came to Natalia's Celebration. It was beyond amazing. Everyone wearing bright colors there to remember the life of a very special little girl. I need to thank Allen, Mary and the rest of the staff at Serenity. Many people commented to us that it was not like any memorial they had been to. Serenity "hosted" an event, like a well planned party. Everyone was made to feel comfortable and welcomed. Also, the wonderful people at Trinity Southern Baptist...the reception afterward was beyond what we could have imagined. The tables were bright and set with flowers and pictures of Natalia...and the food...WOW! She was snacking in Heaven.

Yes, we are both back at work. Many have asked if we were sure this is what we wanted to do...are we sure we didn't need more time? If we had lost her in an instant, no we would have needed to take much longer because we would not have been as good as we are. But we had the time we needed to say goodbye...we had the time we needed to make sure her send off was all we could hope. One thing we learned from Natalia was that you press on no matter how tough things are, you go on and do the very best that you can. I jumped back into work because the office has been very busy. Edgar's work is always busy. It helps to take your mind off the fact that she is physically missing when you are keeping busy. Sitting around the house without her there would have caused us both unbelievable grief so work is helping us heal.

Edgar's sister, Nagchielli, is visiting us until Monday. Tia has been Pia's playmate and constant companion since her arrival on Saturday. She will definately need to take a vacation from her vacation. Speaking of my youngest...she turned 5 yesterday. OMG where did that time go! EVERYONE...we need to get the word out as there are fewer kids in the spring play...ANNIE performing May 16th and 17th at the Fresno Veterns Theater...Our little starlet is an orphan with attitude. She now has 2 lines and gets to throw a screaming tantrum...we are so proud. hahahahaha Tickets are $11 or $16 for prime seating. The kids all do a wonderful job with the show and you never quiet know what Pia will do on stage...if you laugh she gets more famboyant.

I've started to read blogs of other BT families...the stories are amazing...I will be in touch soon...

Much love to you all,
Roni