Together. That’s how we’ve faced our biggest fear and our brighter future. After losing our first son during delivery. We knew that this time around would be intense. And this past week was just that and more. Tuesday We welcomed our newborn into the world. Thursday Was the one year anniversary of our first child’s death Friday Was the 12th Anniversary of the day we met. Everybody says life is full of ups and downs. But nobody told me that the ups, downs and in betweens could happen all at once. This is for those grieving, celebrating or sighing with relief. Or those like me doing all 3 at the same time. My new joy didn’t make my old pain any less painful. And my old pain didn’t make my new joy any less blissful. So if you’re going through it, been through it, or about to go through it. Keep putting “one foot in front of the next” and you will get there. But none of us make it through without some help along the way. I’m super grateful for my partner, my family, my friends and all of you who have sent us prayers and good vibes. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. The Strange Journey continues... PS I can’t leave out how amazing and powerful it is to witness a woman doing this divine work. It’s called labor for a reason. My wife did it all 8lbs 15oz and 21 inches of it naturally. Which is phenomenal! But no matter how it gets done. I know I can’t, couldn’t and wouldn’t. Unlimited respect to all the life bearers throughout the universe. 🙏🏾 PSS I didn’t pass out. And i owe a lot of that to @empoweredbirthproject Looking at their posts prepped me for the realness. I was actually able to look “down there” as it happened. So for men like myself who may be a faint of heart. Fear not there is help. I used that page like flash cards for the final exam. Lol.