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We met over 8 years ago at church as Shaun was walking in and I was walking out. The few words exchanged sparked an interst that kept Shaun coming back. When we FINALLY began dating 4 years later we soon knew there was something special here. Our first year quickly flew by and we both decided we never wanted to spend another year with anyone else or without each other. We married in the place where it all began on January 1, 2011 (1/1/11) and gave birth to our beautiful daughter Ava Marie on September 22, 2011 our next little one, Clara Rose came 16 months later on February 11, 2013. This blog began with our preparation with our wedding and has entered into recording the days and events of our newlywed life and new motherhood.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Thank you... words are not enough but thank you.

I will not make this a "long" post, and it seems this place or facebook or wherever is inadequate to truly share with you all who have been there for us during this time ...how MUCH we love and appreciate you.

People keep asking where I've found my "strength" in all of this.  I believe it is from you.  From my son.  From your prayers.  From the grace of God that is upholding us.  From a thousand hands holding up what should be (and is) a heavy cross and making it so much lighter.  You are all our little "Simon of Cyrene's" carrying it right along with us.  You have made this "bearable" and in some strange twist... even in some ways ...joyful.

I'm aware that sounds SO strange, especially today, the day we laid our son to rest, that we brought his body to the cemetery in his "little bed" (as Ava calls his beautiful casket) and laid him to "sleep".  I even found the strength to sing him one last lullaby during his funeral.  BUT for those of you who were there... you know what I'm talking of.  It was beautiful.

This is the grace my son has given to me... to us... to our family.  I KNOW, I just KNOW he is being well cared for and though I couldn't hold him long, I am certain that Our Lady... my mother... his mother... has not let him out of her arms for a moment since we gave him to her.

I said I will not make this long, but I just really needed to thank you all once again for the gift you have given us of entering into our grief with us and carrying us during this time.  We love you so much.  So much.


13 comments:

  1. Mass and Adoration chapel today for you.

    I'm bawling again. Sending hugs (((((big hugs)))))
    Beautiful words, beautiful photo.

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    1. Jamie Jo, you are such a wonderful friend. I just love you so.

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  2. A hundred thoughts of you today and prayers with each one. I even dreamt of you last night and that I drove all night just to be with you a few moments today. If only I could have. I am blessed by your example and strength. That mama Mary most certainly is holding you all close and carefully holding your Gabriel. What a treasured photo from which exudes so much love.

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    1. Oh Sarah, I wish you could have too. It was simply beautiful! I know you are with us and I know Mary is caring for him and your Natalie! We did and do love him so much.

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  3. Thinking of you both. and those sweet girls also. Thankful that you are comforted by so many and you know the prayers and love we all want you to wrap around your heart.

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    1. Christine, we are so loved. Thank you so much my dear friend.

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  4. I'm praying for you all to be filled with peace and love and somehow joy in all of this.

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    1. Cari, that's exactly what we have been filled with. Peace, Love and amazingly, Joy even. Thank you so much for your prayers. They are the greatest gift to us. btw... I just started reading your book, so have been thinking much of you.

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  5. I have an admiration for your strength and ability to still see the beauty of God's love in all of this. Keeping you all in my prayers for continued comfort from your family and friends. Hugs...

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    1. Beautiful Sara, thank you so much. He is taking good care of us and please continue the prayers. xo

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  6. I woke up on the 31st thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I will continue to pray for peace, comfort and healing for your family in the days to come.

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