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No one can lose a child and not be changed.  I definitely feel Clara’s death has forever changed me and in a good way.  My marriage has become so strong.  Together our faith has become stronger as well.  I have found healing in helping other women who have lost a child.  Their stories and journeys inspire me to grow and connect and love each of them.

Leaving South Dakota was definitely bittersweet.  It is great to start a new chapter but hard to leave behind Clara’s grave, tree, and rose bush.  To know that someone came and took a branch off Clara’s tree to try to grow roots so we can take a part of it with us is amazing.  I really hope it works out.  Our plan is to leave a little remembrance of Clara everywhere we go.  So whether the tree works or not, we will keep leaving pink flowering crab apple trees along our way.

Today, as I celebrate my 6th wedding anniversary, I feel joyful and thankful.  I am still a work in progress but I have the best man beside me and a Father above me leading the way.

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