It has been about 13 months since I made a huge and scary change in my life. This time a year ago I made the decision to move to Utah. After many many months of my family asking and prodding I finally took a step in the right directions. After spending about 8 weeks in Utah after Ava was born I knew that while I could raise her alone in California, I knew that I didn't want her to grow up without the surrounding of an awesome family. So we packed up a u-haul and hit the road ( and yes a cried a good part of the way). I have been reflecting this past month on how many wonderful events and even small miracles have taken place in my life. I have been so lucky to reconnect with so many of my family members. I spent a few months staying at my Moms house three nights a week (before she moved to phoenix). We had so much fun!! Rod set off for Arizona before the rest of the family, so Mom and me had a great opportunity to spend some really fun nights together. I just want to thank her for all she did for me through some of the most bitter sweet moments of my life. She came to my rescue when I needed to be rescued, and shared many happy and sad tears with me. For the first time in my life I really understand what a mothers love means!! I am lucky enough to live in an a great basement apartment that is perfect for Ava and me. It is just a block away from Katie's and we make the trip everyday. I don't get much done around my place cause my days off are spent at Katies. Ava loves it there! She has her favorite toys there and always goes straight for them. There are many nights when she cries when we leave! I am so glad that we have a home away from home. Thanks to Katie and Ryan for all there love and support. I don't know how I made it through my life without seeing the people I love most in the world everyday. It is so sad but we often take for granted the people in our lives who love us. I never really new how many people really truly loved me until they all came to my rescue. I just want to thank my mom and dad for all they have done for me. I know that it isn't always easy to support your children in the choices they make, but they have defininetly gone above and beyonde for me. I just want my family and friends who have given me there love and support to know that I am truly thankful and that I love you!
