Today is Samantha's birthday!! I can't believe she would be 7. It seems like so long ago, yet just yesterday. It was such a terrible time, but we are so blessed to know that she is waiting for us in Heaven and if we are faithful, we will get to see her and raise her. 
Every year on her birthday, we get balloons, make some kind of goodies and put new flowers at her grave. We sing happy birthday and let our balloons fly to heaven so she can catch them. This year my mom and dad were able to come celebrate with us. 
It is weird to say celebrate, but it is what we do. We are so grateful that she has touched our lives. She may not be here with us, but still has touched our lives so deeply. I am grateful to have her to remind me daily of the things that are important. To help keep the eternal prospective in the forefront of my mind. 
Although I have a hard time picturing how she would fit in our current family (Gavin and Sabrina would not be the ages they are now if she had been born when she was supposed to), I can never forget how much a part of my life she is. She is such a part of me and someone I think about daily. Not in a sad way, but in an expectant way. I can't wait to see her looking perfect and beautiful and healthy. She truly keeps me going when I am down. I turn to her to help me get through the hard times. I love you Samantha. More than you can know. Thank you for being a huge part of our family!!
3 comments:
So Sweet! What a great tradition. My brother died when he was 4 months old...I have never been to his grave--it's so sad.
What a precious tradition and experience for your kids! You are such an amazing mom!
Man, I'm at work totally crying over this! Whew! None of this is weird. It's wonderful that you keep her alive and in the lives of your children. So special. I can't believe it's been that long either. You are amazing.
Love,
Kimberly
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