Austen got married!
The once-little boy with the shaggy haircut is now a grown man—and married.
Wow.
This was one of those moments in grief that truly hit hard. A reminder that life moves forward, even without him.
The wedding was so sweet. When Austen first told me they were planning it, he mentioned wanting something like mine and Wes’s—intimate and meaningful. He even proudly carried a picture of his dad in his pocket. I carried him on my necklace.
I feel incredibly blessed to still be a part of Austen’s life. It’s one of the ways we continue to honor Wes.
After his dance with his mom, Austen came over and pulled me onto the dance floor for a dance with him too. I’d been holding it together all day, but in that moment, I lost it.
I pray for Austen and Valen to have a long, prosperous life together, filled with love and many children who carry Wes’s legacy forward (though there’s no rush for that!).
Life is changing.
Life is moving forward, as it always does.
But gosh, I wish his dad were here.
Mimisdbest 