Introducing Eve Michelle Dixon

For the past couple of years March has been a month that I could have just thrown away. To me March has brought nothing but sadness and heartache. The month is spent with anxiety and longing and grieving building up to the week of March 17-25 which is pretty much just a black and ugly time for me and my family. This is the week that Connor and Shelly passed away. My sister, Michelle, passed away on March 17, 2009. This was almost exactly a year after my nephew Connor passed away on March 25, 2008. On a whole, I have hated the entire month of March since 2008. I am happy to report that this year it was not the black hole that it normally is.

This year the Kunz family was given a gift from our Father in Heaven. After an eight year break, a lot of heartache and sorrow and a miscarriage my sister Annie was able to expand her family again. Ironically enough, the due date for this wonderful blessing was right in the middle of black hole week. The anticipation of this baby, a beautiful little girl, helped to lessen the anxiety that comes with the arrival of March. Instead of wanting to hide my head in the sand I found myself looking forward to the upcoming month and the birth of this baby.

I am happy to report that on March 23, 2011 Annie delivered a gorgeous, sweet, and healthy baby girl! I was able to be there when she delivered to share in this miraculous moment with my sister and her family. This is a baby that they have been waiting to welcome into their family for so long, but especially since the loss of Connor. Annie, Jason, and Jaycee have all expressed that they have not really felt like a family since Connor passed away. This baby girl has brought back their sense of family and helped to heal a little of their broken hearts.

Annie and Jason decided to name her Eve Michelle Dixon. She is precious and looks just like her big sister did when she was little. She has a sweet spirit and really has helped to heal the entire Kunz family. We are so excited to have her as a part of our family and can’t wait to get to know her little personality even more as she grows.

We love you baby Eve….Welcome to the world!

The excited Mama waiting for the big moment.

Jason chilling and waiting to see his new baby girl.

The first time Jaycee got to see her new baby sister.

Eve holding her big sister's hand. I am sure that this will not be the last time she will reach for this hand throughout her life.

My first time holding this sweet baby girl. I am going to be the favorite Aunt you know.

Eve Michelle Dixon