She started to get sad once she finished decorating the tree and didn't have anything to distract her. She sat beside Lilly headstone and looked at her picture the rest of the time. Right before we left she said the most precious prayer. Even in her moment of sadness she was able to thank God for Lilly and praise Him because she is in Heaven. I think we can all relate. We are overjoyed that Lilly is with her Creator and that soon we will join her, but we miss having her here with us!
Lilly's headstone turned out absolutely beautiful with one exception--her last name is spelled wrong. We called about it right away and the place that made it is going to fix it, no problem. Here are the pictures. Just use your imagination and pretend its spelled correctly :-). The stone matches the other family stones that are around hers. Her great grandparents and great uncle are buried right across from her.
Right after we finished decorating the tree a little butterfly flew up and landed right on it. It was the craziest thing considering it is way to cold for butterflies. Nonetheless, the little thing couldn't get enough of Lilly's tree and hung around until we left. It was really sweet and a perfect reminder of our precious girl. It was beautiful day and we had a great time remembering our princess and all the joy she brought to our lives.
Right after we finished decorating the tree a little butterfly flew up and landed right on it. It was the craziest thing considering it is way to cold for butterflies. Nonetheless, the little thing couldn't get enough of Lilly's tree and hung around until we left. It was really sweet and a perfect reminder of our precious girl. It was beautiful day and we had a great time remembering our princess and all the joy she brought to our lives.
That is beautiful Amy. It's pretty crazy that our kids headstones were put in pretty close to the same time. I'm so glad you guys got to go and do that. It looks wonderful and I love her sweet little picture. we are praying for you for Christmas and I agree, I can't wait until we are reunited with our precious kids in heaven! We love you guys!
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Can't even comment. Just crying. Love you guys so much.
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad you and your family were able to spend time with Lilly on Thanksgiving. Her headstone and the tree you planted are really beautiful! I know you don't know me and I don't really know you, but I feel like I do after reading so many of your writings. My heart truly cries for you AND rejoices with you. Your faith is amazing and you are such an inspiration. Your little Liberty is following right in your footsteps. Our world will be a better place because of you and the children you bring into this world...boy or girl! ;0) Continue doing what you do. You are making a mark on this world. One day soon, you will see your precious little Lilly again and then our God will say, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Oh, what a glorious day that will be!
In His Cradling Hands,
Teresa Stephens
Newnan, GA
I wanted to share this sweet poem with you. I touched my heart so deeply and brings me peace. I hope it does you, too.
ReplyDeleteMy First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars,
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
please wipe away the tear
for I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,
the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description,
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away,
We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,
you know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift,
from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory
of my undying love.
After all, 'Love' is a gift
more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important
in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
as my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessing or love
He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas
and wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
Very beautiful, Amy. It's amazing that butterfly was there. I've actually read and reread this posting many times and I am always in tears remembering beautiful Lilly. I'm not sure if I've ever told you this, but at her service I felt the presence of Jesus with us more than I ever have before. It was so powerful and comforting. Seeing that butterfly picture is such a touching reminder that Lilly is in the hands of the Heavenly Father.
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