Sunday, August 24, 2008

Isn't He Sweet?


I hope this picture doesn't bother anyone. I just wanted to share one of the pictures of Isaac. Shortly after we learned he had passed away we were told that there is a photographer locally who takes pictures of stillborn babies as a ministry. She came right after he was born to capture some precious memories for us. I am SO very grateful to have this.

25 comments:

Dionna said...

I am so glad you have this, Kimberly. I was wanting to ask you if you had some pictures taken but didn't know if it was appropriate. I had heard someone else had this done when they lost their baby at birth, as well.
Your son - he was beautiful.

Kara said...

Oh Kimberly - what a beautiful little boy. Thank you for sharing your precious Isaac with us. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.

Anonymous said...

Kimberly he is absolutely adorable!! Just a precious, beautiful little boy! Thank you so much for sharing the picture. I had heard about that photographer. What a tremendous blessing she is through a ministry like that.

Life As I Know It said...

What a beautiful picture. I'm so glad you were able to get some good photos of him to treasure.

Anonymous said...

He is SO PRECIOUS. What a beautiful boy. These are definitely photos you will treasure forever. What an awesome blessing that photographer is. Thank you for sharing your little Isaac with us.

Kelly said...

Thank you for sharing your precious, beautiful baby boy with us.
We're continuing to cover you in prayer.

Lorilu said...

BEAUTIFUL! thanks so much for sharing your sweet boy with us all.

Liz said...

He is such a beautiful baby! What a treasure to have such wonderful pictures!

Alisha Beverly said...

He is perfect. And you're right. He looks like a blend between Allie and Ryan. He is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us.

Jen said...

you're right. he was perfect. how precious to be able to have that piece of him forever.
we are still lifting you up every day. thank you for sharing some of your heart with us.

Anonymous said...

Oh my! He is sweet - so very! Thank you for sharing a peek at God's miraculous creation. We love you all!

Nicole said...

oh kimberly...so beautiful. thank you for sharing. and don't ever been worried to share these pictures. this is your son and he should be seen.

kitkat said...

What a beautiful little boy! Thank you for sharing. I'm happy that you guys will have those to treasure forever. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

hot potato said...

kimberly, i am so happy you had this done. truly a blessing. i had heard that it is what alot of medical professionals advice parents to do who have gone through similiar circumstances... so important in the healing as well as in the celebration of his little life. he is absolutely beautiful.

you are on my heart and in our prayers. we will be there on saturday for the service.

God bless you and your precious family during this time.

Louisiana Belle said...

He's beautiful, Kimberly. We are praying for you. Thank you for sharing. He's precious.

Amy Birch said...

Kimberly,

I am so sorry for you. David and I are broken for you guys. We don't have words to express how we feel other than we know what kind of heartache you are going through.
I can't help but think that our sweet babies are up in heaven together, perfect and whole in every way with Jesus.

Isaac is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful picture! We too were able to have Emma's picture taken and cherish it. We went to "Things Remembered" at the mall and bought a beautiful frame for her picture and had it engraved. We have it on our dresser and look at it every day. We loved her deeply and she was very important to us. She still is.

The funeral was very difficult to get through. I was shocked at the casket and how small it was. I still have difficulties going to funerals. I always flash back to that day. God gave us sunshine in January.

Emma was burried at Terrace Lawns. She is in the baby section also. We visit her grave a few times a year. I usually cry A LOT when we do, so it seems to get less and less frequent. The teachers at my school took up a collection and paid for Emma's headstone. It was so beautiful. We now have a place to visit her. Dave's parents clean it for us a couple times a year. It always touches my heart when we go visit and I see that my mother in law has laid flowers on her grave. What love that shows us!

God promises that "He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." I prayed this every day for the first year or so. I felt as though I had a hole in my heart that only God could mend. I am praying this verse for you. In our brokenness he gives us unbelievable strength.

It is very difficult to be alone. It is necessary, though. You need that time to cry and do whatever it takes to grieve. I'm still grieving and it's been almost six years.

Please let us know if we can do anything for you. If you need to talk, I'm a good listener know the extreme saddness you feel. Call anytime.

Love,
Amy

Mama Ivey said...

Kimberly, Ethan & kids:

Isaac is so beautiful! Alexis stated that he looks like Ryan. I agree.

I can see Isaac sitting in the arms of our Papa and He is whispering into his ears telling Isaac about his parents, sisters and brother.

It breaks my heart that I cannot be there in person right now for you. But, know that every time I think of you (which is often) my prayers are uttered on your behalf. Please feel our hugs from thousands of miles away.

May the God of all peace and all comfort be with you right now and forevermore. We love you and miss you very much. Teri on behalf of the Ivey family

Mama Ivey said...

I forgot to say that "Perfect Peace" is the best title for that picture.

Mel said...

My beautiful nephew! I love you guys so much! I'll be there soon with many hugs for all five of you!!!

Anonymous said...

Ethan & Kimberly,
My heart aches for you two. Please know you're in my prayers. And as it echos in this page, know if there is anything I can do, that I will be there.

Love you,
Sarah

Swensen Family said...

I hope you don't mind that I checked out your blog, Mckay and I have been thinking about you and your precious family a lot lately. Isaac is such a beautiful baby, what a blessing to have those memories to cherish. We look forward to being neighbors soon and let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this time, please don't hesitate to let us know! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Katie Swensen

Anonymous said...

Kimberly, my heart continues to ache for you and pray for you. I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing such a precious memory and picture of Isaac with us. He is such an Angel - just perfect. My words and tears will never be enough but I pray pray pray as you trust in our Almighty God that you are finding peace and strength and comfort in amongst the heartache. I love you and will continue in prayer. Darci

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful baby boy. I am so sorry for your loss. I dont know you but you and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.

Amy Birch said...

Kimberly,

I know today must have been very hard. Having a funeral for your baby is the hardest thing we could ever do. I am so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry David and I couldn't attend. I am sure the service was beautiful.

Praying for you,

Amy Birch

Kim said...

Kimberly ~ I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Isaac. I want you to know I’m thinking of you, and your family is in our heartfelt prayers. Thank you for sharing this precious picture. Much love ~ Kim