Trading the call center for a local insurance gig felt like a fresh start, but a sudden loss brought an unexpected sorrow. Amidst the grief, the news of our second child sparked hope. And as a critical career challenge loomed, our newest addition's dramatic entry into the world became a powerful turning point, intertwining professional survival with the intensely personal and transformative journey of a growing family. It was a season of profound loss and the fierce, undeniable pull of new life.