It's so hard to believe our little baby would be one year old today. I really feel like it was just a few weeks ago that we were facing the greatest nightmare we'd ever face. About this time one year ago we were checked into the hospital and they were giving me something to get labor started. We could have waited to go into labor naturally but I couldn't imagine walking around for days knowing my little one was already gone.
This morning some kind friends watched our kids so we could take care of something that has been burdening me for so long; we ordered Isaac's gravestone! I have HATED not having a place to leave flowers or visit. We would have done it sooner but it's a few hundred dollars just to get the basics, so we had to save up. We are so thrilled that they will be making a temporary sandstone marker while his permanent one is created. After the permanent one is in we can take the temporary one home and put in in a special place in our yard.
After visiting the monument company we stopped in Babyland to sit by his grave for a while. I didn't really think I'd cry but I did. It wasn't even so much just for us but for all the parents who have little ones there. It's hard to read all the graves that say "our precious daughter" and "beloved brother" without getting choked up. Life is so hard sometimes.
I want to thank all of you who have been praying for us today. We appreciate and love you!
4 comments:
Well I didn't think I'd tear up when I read your post...but I did. Man, I can't believe its been a year. We love you guys and are thinking of you!
Tears come to my eyes as I read this and remember the journey the Lord brought you on last year. Wow, a year ago already. Just think of the fun birthday he had celebrating with his Creator! We will continue to pray for you guys!
God is good. We are thinking of you all and praying for you--love you guys!!
Alisa
You are loved!
Tab
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