A year. It’s been an entire year since my life, my family’s life, was upended. I can still hear the surgeon telling me I have cancer. I can still feel the devastation that settled in the pit of my stomach when I thought I would only be around for 5 more years, that I would miss my babies growing up. I’m certain that I will never forget how I felt that day.

But, instead of letting this day live in my history as a sad memory, I’ve decided October 5th will be a day of celebration. Unadulterated fun. A day of family smiles and snuggles. From this point on, today will be my own personal holiday. I think we earned it.

I hope y’all are making the most of your Saturdays. I know I am!