Leo,

As I inch closer to the anniversary of the day you left this world, I find myself filled with fear, confusion, and somewhere deep inside; hope.  Friday seems so far away and yet I’m thankful for every single day between now and then.  Each day that I have to “wait” to get past the hurdle of your first anniversary means that I got to enjoy one more day of life with you.  On this day last year I had no idea that you would pass away in the next 3-4 days.  I was so innocent, so unaware, so blissfully, stupidly happy.  I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for anything in the world. 

Thank you for staying with us for 26 days.  I love you and I miss you so much.

All of my love,

Mom