I love this photo. Not only because it shows the love I have for my son, but because it has me in it. I was so busy documenting Zanes life behind the camera, I forgot to get in front of the camera too. I know that happens with a lot of people, but when you lose someone the guilt and regret start to set in. This photo happened to be taken by my cousin, who’s also a professional photographer, during one of our family events. Thank you Jen!

As I was making posters for Zanes funeral, I was pulling all the photos of Zane and his friends and family. Someone made the comment, where are the ones of you and Zane. It made me want to burst. I was sad and it made me even more sad. We knew Zanes life was going to be short and I made sure to get photos of him with all the people who impacted his life and who’s life he impacted, but I never once thought abo
ut being in the photos.

Today is a hard, but special day. It’s not just St. Patrick’s day, it’s also Trisomy 17 awareness day. Having four people in our family with trisomy 17 makes it extra special. We wish Zane was here with us.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Zane on St. Patrick’s day 2015

Our Three trisomy kiddos

2014

2015