Thanks to all who joined us for Maelee's Day on Saturday. It was a beautiful day here in Buffalo. We were exhausted at the end of the day but loved seeing so many family members and good friends. Everyone together. It was great. And hard... oh how we would have loved to be introducing our daughter to our family instead of showing them her gravestone.
My skills at small talk were pretty pathetic that day. I remember once sitting with my friend Mary and completely zoning out. But the great thing about good friends and family is that we don't have to explain, we can just be us, be our grieving selves, bring our elephant into the room.
The service was so wonderful, so sweet for our daughter. We'll post more about it later when we get back to SC and our high speed internet... and we'll post more great photos taken by Kimberly and my cousin Aric (thanks to you both).
-Heather
7 comments:
This is a beautiful photo. I thought about you guys Saturday and prayed a lot.
What a beautiful stone for a beautiful little girl. I know this day was hard for you. You were in our prayers. Diane
It was such an honoring service...not only to sweet Maelee, but to God. The music, scriptures and prayers were beautiful. My heart continues to be heavy for you both...the tears keep coming, but know our heavenly Father is bringing peace and comfort. It was great to hug you both! Love you much, Aunt Ruth
I was praying for you throughout the day. I am glad things went well...there is just nothing easy about a day like that. The stone you picked is so beautiful but I know no stone can compare to the sweet little girl you would much rather have. Still praying for you guys.
Loving you so much and missing you so badly.
Trusting you to the Lord to care for your hearts and your souls as you move into another phase of this new, unwanted chapter.
Trusting that the story can and will turn good again by His grace.
MUCH LOVE,
jill
This is a beautiful picture, Heather & Greg! also would love to comment on the wonderful pics for Maelee's name book!!! i truely love this idea and know it helps with the grieving process. Know you all are still in my thoughts and prayers, thinking of you everyday! May God Bless You
From a friend’s CaringBridge site: To quote Barbara Johnson from “God Always Has a Plan B”.....”We cannot protect ourselves from trouble, but we can dance through the puddles of life with a rainbow smile, twirling the only umbrella we need -- the umbrella of God’s love. His covering of grace is sufficient for any problem we may have.”
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