covery takes time.

 You know, I have to recognize my new world, you know, learn to navigate my new life,  said Jackie Burton.

We first met Burton back in August when she showed us the tree where she rode out the storm.

Burton was just a few doors down from Wilson when the water washed away her home. She lost her dog, Jack, in the rushing water as she clung to a tree waiting for help to arrive.

 It's so weird because it seems like it was so long ago and then it seems like it was yesterday,  she said.

Thanks to the generosity of fellow Texans, today Burton is in a new home.

She also adopted Bruno, an 8-month-old puppy that has served as a companion for her and her cat, Monkey, who also survived the flood.

She hopes the anniversary marks a new chapter.

 I'm just trying to make it like be the tipping point of where I can just let it go now and just feel normal again,  said Burton.

Wilson's also focused on moving forward.

She said she's finally secured funding for a new home. And despite protests from some loved ones, she's signed a letter of intent to again rent the lot where she was building a life with Julian.

 This is where I felt closest to Julian. It's where I still feel closest to Julian,  she said.

It's also a place where their son can grow up reminded of his father's love.

 I want him to be a good person. I want him to be the person his dad knew he could be, and I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure of that,  said Wilson.