Tomorrow is Josiah's first birthday. Tomorrow is the first time our family has been separated for a first birthday, and last month, we were also separated for our oldest's eighteenth birthday. In nearly 19 years (July 3) of marriage, Jim and I have never been separated for so long, and when we have been apart for work or missions trips, the other one of us was always home (HOME) in our comfort zone with our babies (and none of them had medically special needs before this). This is by far the hardest thing we have ever done - as individuals and as a couple and as a family. The families here at the Ronald McDonald House have become our second family, and we understand each other better than anyone what we are going through. We have started our own traditions here of Sunday potluck dinners, and there are two birthdays this week, so we're having a house birthday party! We've also started a private Facebook group for families who have stayed at the RMH or who will be moving in soon to support each other.
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