Here’s to One.
Almost a year ago, on July 21st, 2020 at 8:40pm, light began shining on the Earth for the Hicks family. Colors became brighter. Smells became more fragrant. Ups became higher. Lows became lower. Sorrow became deeper. Joy became stronger. At that time, our sweet little boy was born. Our beautiful, precious, perfect Rainbow Baby. For months, we had anticipated and imagined what he would be like. We had prepared as much as possible for his arrival. But nothing prepared us for the adrenaline we would feel when it was “time.” Nothing prepared us for the fear that would strike us when the nurse said he was throwing “d-cels.” Nothing prepared us for the determination I would muster to deliver. Nothing prepared us for the incredible patient, loving, and steady voice my husband used when cheering me on. Finally, nothing prepared us for the rush of intense love and new understanding of grace bestowed upon us the moment we laid eyes on our baby. My husband recently recalled being in the hospital