On Thursday it will be 2 years since I have held Pearl in my arms.....I can't even believe how that sentence looks in print. So strange to hear how final that sounds. This isn't a dream...we really did say hello and goodbye all in one breath to our baby. We really did sit under a green tent sitting on fuzzy chairs on a hot summer day and listen as our Pastor prayed over our sweet babys casket. I can't believe I had to say goodbye to a baby that I actually held in my arms. Almost to much for me to take in right now. I do know that He is carrying me and I am thankful for each step I have taken. He has already walked this road and is in each step I take. I can say He is good and I do trust Him...even in the midst of the heartache.
This has been a hard few days here and I know the days that follow are going to be hard too. Tonight as I looked at the pink clouds in the sky I could feel my sweet Pearl snuggled on my chest and my chin resting on the top of her head. I wept as I drove, thanking God for the memory that has not faded away. I miss her so much.....
We will be together as a family remembering our baby and celebrating her life....remember with me how she has changed your life. I know she has changed mine and for that I will be forever grateful.
God, will you please be sure to video her Birthday party? I know she has made so many new friends in the past few months. Give her Birthday kisses for me and please dance with her too. Maybe there is even a pretty pink Birthday Princess dress she could wear. Whisper in her ear how much I love her and how much I miss her too. Thank her for being so brave and for the gift of her baby sister too. Tell her we are going to pierce L's ears with little Pearl earrings on her Birthday. L needs a way to remember too.....One more thing, give her three little kisses because that is how we always kiss everyone here too.
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
A taste of our lives....sometimes it tastes sweet, other times bitter and burned. A peek into what our lives are turing into after the news that changed our lives in March of 2006. Are we genuine? What will the pretty side of the tapestry look like?
Remembering
Go ahead and mention my child,
The one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child,
Knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing
I feel it will take a lifetime. ~ Elizabeth Dent ~
The one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child,
Knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing
I feel it will take a lifetime. ~ Elizabeth Dent ~
Visitors
Links
About Me
- Laura
- I am a SAHM to 5 great kids...and 1 in heaven, our little Pearl. We are negotiating our way through that nightmare! I was a Labor and Deliery Nurse before kids and hope to be a super shoe seller at Nordstrom someday!
String of Pearls
Just listen....
10 comments:
Oh sweet friend, my heart is with you. I am lifting you up. I will not forget your sweet Pearl on her birthday, the day she changed the world and Heaven, too. I am so thankful to God for allowing me to come alongside mothers whose children are there, dancing at his feet, and whose hearts are aching like mine this summer. He is big enough to hold us together. And He will.
You don't want to come to Atlanta the last weekend of this month, do you?? ;)
Laura,
I am remembering Pearl this week. If it weren't for your precious baby, I would never know you. It was so good to hear your voice this morning. I'll be expecting you soon....:)
Praying for you this week. Love you my dear friend. Pearl has blessed my life so much through her momma. I just can't wait to meet her. I can't believe have only known you since October 17th. Wow I even know the exact date. It seems like a lifetime. Thankful to be able to pray with you today.
I am thinking of sweet Pearl on her birthday! She has touched many lives, mine included! I am so excited for "String of Pearls". I so wish I were closer! I would love to meet you and give you a huge hug! I think of you so very often!
Much love and many prayers,
Kristy
Happy Birthday Sweet Pearl!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy Birthday Princess! Celebrate today! We love and miss you bunches! Thank you for preparing Heaven for us. I'm sure it is as beautiful as you are.
xoxo
Nicole
I let some pretty pink balloons go yesterday at your special place. I knew you got them when they were out of my sight. We celebrate you Sweet Pearl, a daughter, a sister,a granddaughter, a GIFT. xo e
Sitting here with tears... I know that Pearl and Morgen had a great time dancing together at Pearl's party... as my tears continue to get harder, I find both my pain and my joy growing.
Thank you for choosing to send me an email when I needed you most... and I thank God that I decided to write you back. You are a balm to my soul, my sweet Laura!! I am so very thankful that we have been able to walk the journey of mourning, confusion, hurt and renewal together
Happy belated birthday, sweet Pearl. Hugs and prayers to you as you take one day at a time this whole month. I imagine there have been many tears.
Today is just two months since we said hello and goodbye to our Chloe. It seems like forever ago and yet so fresh at the same time. In some ways I still can't believe it is my reality - like it was a dream instead of my real life. But it is my real life.
Thank you for sharing your story and your journey. It is an encouragement to meet you and others who have walked this journey and continuing on in a healthy way. I'm so thankful for each of you!
God bless you and your family today.
Blessings,
Kirsten
Laura-
Thinking of you tonight and all that sweet Pearl is doing with our Lord Jesus tonight. Maybe they are talking about all the fun they had at her party a few weeks ago... maybe they are talking about summer plans... It's amazing to think that one day we will be with them forever, those little ones that we love so much. Praying for you and your family!
Love lots,
Kenzie
Post a Comment