The day has come, this is the last public post I will write.
The kids are doing really well and had a wonderful weekend. Ricky brought them home a new puppy. She is a Boxer, 7 weeks old, and her name is Harper. You should hear the kids say Harper. It is seriously so cute. Hoss loves her too!
I've started getting things ready for the kiddos' second birthday party. It's just a month away. I cannot believe they are almost TWO! The days and time fly by and it's always a bitter sweet reminder of what is really important in this life. It's not a big fancy birthday party, a new puppy, therapies, work, etc. What is really important is the people I share this home with and those in our lives that have treated us like family and have loved us unconditionally. It's the moments and memories that we create and will forever cherish. The laughs and giggles are contagious in this home and everyday there is something that makes me smile and genuinely happy. In these moments Ricky and I know this is the life we've wished for and cannot believe we are so lucky to have it.
Who knows what the future will hold. If you would have told me two years ago the things we would go through and the things we'd see, I would have thought you were crazy. What I do know is that I am forever grateful this is our journey to be had. I do wish things would be a little different in this journey and that some people and relationships would be different, but what I know is this, I am not angry. I haven't been for quite some time but I firmly believe Ricky, myself, and our children are owed apologizes from a number of people and nothing will ever be different without those apologies. It is honestly that simple. I also realize that some people will never set their pride aside and make those steps and some people are not capable of a healthy relationship and this is for relatives on both sides. We've accepted that and I hope that each of you do too. We've never understood the level of hatred towards us but yet these people are obsessive about our lives. We won't fail. You each should have learned that a long time ago. This month Ricky and I will celebrate 9 years together. If you think we will fail, you should turn away now and should've a long time ago. The couple that is meant to be is the one that goes through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out even stronger than they were before.
One thing I've struggled with when I've thought about this last post (for over a week now) is if I would share one last picture of the kids and our family. I'm not going to. I've shared enough, maybe too much and in return we've been judged and gossiped about. Enough is enough. Remember, this is for my babies not nosey people with the wrong intentions that stalk this blog.
For our fans: thank you so very much for the prayers, concern, and being cheerleaders through the darkest and best parts of this journey. We are forever grateful. We'd love to stay in touch and you may email me at anytime at PattonFamily3(at)gmail(dot)com
Krista
