August 18, 2009
Anna is pretty much one of my favorite people on the planet. On August 18, 2009 Anna was down in the dumps. She had suffered a miscarriage earlier in the year and had since been unable to get pregnant. She was sad. She was frustrated. Feelings I know very, very well. We both like to take pictures, so we headed to the magical land of the Indiana State Fair.
Jason Mraz was playing that night, I had just been paid for something blog related and I decided that Anna and I were going to see Jason Mraz, because hello? It’s Jason Mraz.
Photo by Jason Mraz of the crowd, from the stage.
Photo by me of Jason, from the crowd.
In case you’re not familiar with Jason, here’s some stuff he sings:
I won’t worry my life away.
Life is wonderful.
Find out for yourself the strengths you have inside of you
Awful happens all the time, don’t let it kill you.
He also did a cover of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.”
Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing, is going to be all right
The weather was perfect, the company was perfect, the night was perfect.
And the best part? Anna went home that night a little bit happier.
“I can’t even thank you enough for picking me up when I was down.”
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August 18, 2010-Exactly one year later.
Anna’s due date. Twin girls. Two little Annas.
“It’s a big round circle of joy that includes you.”
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Hey God? Thanks.
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By Mim on 05.12.10 7:12 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mimsmithfaro
How beautiful!
Continuing to pray for you.
((hugs))
By Chrysta on 05.12.10 8:17 am | Permalink
So wonderful! Glad you can see these little rays of light…
By lceel on 05.12.10 8:31 am | Permalink
Twitter: @lceel
Sweet. Gonna mark that day on my calendar.
By Adventures In Babywearing on 05.12.10 8:55 am | Permalink
Twitter: @babysteph
Oh, prickly tingled! Yay!
Steph
By angi on 05.12.10 9:03 am | Permalink
Twitter: @angi33
PURE.AWESOME.
By Jen L. on 05.12.10 9:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @jennelsonlane
Fantastic! That’s my wedding anniversary, so it’s a wonderful, happy day as far as I’m concerned! Many congrats to Anna!!
Also? Jason Mraz can totally be my boyfriend.
By Jessica on 05.12.10 9:30 am | Permalink
Beautiful post and story. Brought tears to my eyes.
Also – I love Mraz, he’s the best.
By Mrs. Cline on 05.12.10 9:33 am | Permalink
Twitter: @nataliejanette
Yay for Anna! And yay for you being such a great friend to her.
By Avitable on 05.12.10 9:46 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Avitable
That is pretty awesome!
By Lu on 05.12.10 9:48 am | Permalink
Twitter: @masmom
AH-MAZING
By Missy on 05.12.10 10:00 am | Permalink
See? You have gifts. Gifts to lift others whether through your pictures or by reaching out at just the right time. How absolutely amazing a friend you are. I’m jealous. One, I’d like to be your friend and two, I’d love to have your ability to take pictures.
By Angella on 05.12.10 10:16 am | Permalink
Twitter: @AngellaD
Talk about good news of great joy!
By Nicole K on 05.12.10 10:20 am | Permalink
What a great friend you are! I’m nearly in tears. I know that sad place. Miracles happen all the time. We’re due the day after.
By Bridget on 05.12.10 10:41 am | Permalink
Twitter: @iveyleaguemama
That was an unexpected lump in my throat, surprise tears in my eyes.
Congrats to Anna and family!
By Cassie Boorn on 05.12.10 10:45 am | Permalink
Twitter: @cassieboorn
why did I just well up in tears?
Oh yeah..I’m a sap.
By Barb @ getupandplay on 05.12.10 11:02 am | Permalink
Twitter: @getupandplay
Congratulations to Anna. You are a wonderful friend and I feel so honored to call you mine.
By Sarah on 05.12.10 11:15 am | Permalink
How awesome is that!! Gave me goosebumps!
God is definitely wonderful, and it’s always so neat to be able to smile when you look back at things like this and how they work out (i.e. how he works them out).
By Emily on 05.12.10 12:21 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @emilyrebekah
That is what we call AWESOME.
Its a similar situation for my friend Jenna @ jennawoestman.com. She miscarried a baby on her wedding anniversary, and almost a year to the day later she announced her pregnancy.
By Ohh Betsy! on 05.12.10 1:22 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ohhbetsy
xoxo
Casey Reply:
May 12th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
@Ohh Betsy!, Anna!
By Andrea on 05.12.10 2:19 pm | Permalink
Beautiful Story!
By Jenny on 05.12.10 2:42 pm | Permalink
What an awesome story!
By Jenni Williams on 05.12.10 2:49 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @mom2njia
I just burst into tears. I think of you often, as we are both on this tough road. I am going through my 6th miscarriage in 3 years right now. Filled with such joy for your friend.
By Elizabeth Kaylene on 05.12.10 3:27 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @elizabethbarone
That is so, so cool.
By Amy in StL on 05.12.10 6:58 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Amy_in_Stl
Hey! You made me get kinda misty-eyed at work. Not sure why; but this post definitely touched me.
By Krista on 05.12.10 8:20 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @marriedlife
Goosebumps! although my guess is with twins that won’t actually be her due date… cool though!
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By Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy on 05.13.10 2:05 am | Permalink
Twitter: @ADramaticMommy
Oh, that gave me goose pimples! Congratulations, Anna.
By Ann on 05.13.10 11:59 am | Permalink
That is so awesome! What a miracle… or 2! I actually met Anna when I was @ time out for women… she was hilarious.
By Kat on 05.13.10 8:30 pm | Permalink
Oh WOW! Your awesome Casey just the way you are!
By April G. on 05.13.10 11:04 pm | Permalink
That’s awesome! Congratulations to Anna, and love to you too Casey.
By Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale on 05.14.10 12:10 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @sthrnfairytale
<3
Love. Just, love.
By Kerri. on 05.14.10 1:22 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @sixuntilme
I’m sitting here with my newborn daughter and this story definitely made me cry.
By Bethany on 05.15.10 9:28 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @springraine
Oh wow, that is amazing timing! What a cool thing!
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By Net on 06.14.10 11:32 pm | Permalink
Anna is one of my bestest friends. Reading this, and then the ending, gave me chills!
PS. LOVED the baby shower pictures you recently took of her! She looks beautiful!