An Angel Remembered
At the Sip and See, I was given a very special gift. I didn't open anything for the boys while the guest were there but that night after everyone was gone, my mom showed me an envelope that my cousin Susan had given her for me and Justin.
Inside I discovered most beautiful small remembrance scrapbook that my cousin Susan made for me, Justin, and angel baby girl.
Inside I discovered most beautiful small remembrance scrapbook that my cousin Susan made for me, Justin, and angel baby girl.
When I opened it the first page read...
"As you open this book, may it give you comfort when you need it most, light in the darkest night, and hope in the days to come. Know that you are loved and not alone on your journey through life. Smile through your tears as you look a the twinkling starts that let you know your little one is smiling down from Heaven."
How beautiful!! I woke up the morning of the Sip & See with her on my mind. All those B's & E's hanging around, I kept thinking of her little letter that would have been hanging there too. I went down to the road to take a picture of the front eand house and had a quiet moment simply thinking of her, talking to God and thanking Him for my boys and my family.
To think that someone else remembered her too.. it touched my heart. I will treasure this always. I kept in my purse and look at it and read the bible verses often. I am placing in in her "treasure chest" that I have for her. The poem inside is gorgeous and written by my cousin.
How beautiful!! I woke up the morning of the Sip & See with her on my mind. All those B's & E's hanging around, I kept thinking of her little letter that would have been hanging there too. I went down to the road to take a picture of the front eand house and had a quiet moment simply thinking of her, talking to God and thanking Him for my boys and my family.
To think that someone else remembered her too.. it touched my heart. I will treasure this always. I kept in my purse and look at it and read the bible verses often. I am placing in in her "treasure chest" that I have for her. The poem inside is gorgeous and written by my cousin.
Our Angel
We were anxiously awaiting your arrival
You were our pink amid your two brothers in blue,
We were so happy you were going to be in our family,
So happy our dreams were finally coming true.
Then came the news that we could hardly bear to hear,
The news that our precious three would now be only two,
Our hearts were broken, our lives were turned upside down,
We prayed that the news was a mistake, that it was not true.
We knew you were going to be an angel,
And we'd love you more than words could say
We just didn't know you'd be an angel so soon
We weren't prepared for that day.
We know that one day, we'll get to see you and hold.
We know God has a prefect plan for all of us in the end.
We just don't know when we'll see our angel
But some day, we will understand.
There are so many encouraging Bible verses and passages that she scrapbooked into the book. Here is a beautiful one..
When your grief is so overpowering you find it hard to even pray, turn your face to God and let HIm lift you in His love. Words are not necessary, God knows your heart. He knows the depth of your loss and what it takes to mend your broken heart. He knows you will never forget your little love, and when you need Him to move you through those times He is waiting for you. He knows his children neeed to let their heavenly Father "fix" it for them. We need to totally rely on His strength and love to pull us through the heartache. - by one who has lost a loved one
When your grief is so overpowering you find it hard to even pray, turn your face to God and let HIm lift you in His love. Words are not necessary, God knows your heart. He knows the depth of your loss and what it takes to mend your broken heart. He knows you will never forget your little love, and when you need Him to move you through those times He is waiting for you. He knows his children neeed to let their heavenly Father "fix" it for them. We need to totally rely on His strength and love to pull us through the heartache. - by one who has lost a loved one
How meaningful this is for me in so many ways. I know that I could not have gotten through her loss and so many other things in my life on my own strength. My cousins recently lost their mom, my aunt Earlene, which has been hard on them, my grandmother and my family but I know she is in Heaven with my baby girl. Loving her and playing with her and telling her all about our family :-) What a comforting thought and peace it gives me. God give us His strength.. the only way we make it through the difficult times in this life.
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles: they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31