A Day of Celebration
Oh, sweet Adalynne Dior. You were celebrated in a big way today, and it was a good day. Yes, I shed tears and my heart hurts; but today was for you baby girl. I wanted today to be a happy day one the boys remember as such. Harrison woke up bright and early wanting to know when the limo would get here. We had a pink cake we made for you last night, the boys idea. We had sparkling cider and champange to toast you with once we got in the limo. The boys were precious in their white tuxedos, and daddy in his pink shirt and tie.
Your celebration was complete with a children's choir, our song (To Make You Feel My Love) sung, bagpipes, doves, and pink and white balloons being released. Today was a good day, one that will forever be yours in my heart.
Your celebration was complete with a children's choir, our song (To Make You Feel My Love) sung, bagpipes, doves, and pink and white balloons being released. Today was a good day, one that will forever be yours in my heart.
You do not know me, but I want you to know your story has touched me so much. You are such an amazing person, mom, and Christian. I aspire to be more like you. Thank you for sharing your amazing story.
ReplyDeleteEven with the tears, it was a Happy Day!! Dane said it was the best day ever! What a great memory for all.
ReplyDeleteAs I sit here with tears, of sadness, joy, and emotions I can't even name, I wanted to thank you and your family for sharing this beautiful gift God gave you. I can't find the words, I feel like I know you but I know I am better for having been graciously allowed to know your story. What an amazing gift, how hard your path has been and yet you found the beauty and loved your angel baby a life time in those months. What wonderful memories you have, and what marvelous graces you were given and have shared. With great pain comes grace if and when we're ready, we can except. I believe this, have experienced it, but there is pain and then there is this, a loss that cleaves a hole that will forever be there. With time the edges will mend but the hole remains. The loss of a child forever changes us but there are blessings, amazing graces even that are there when we can accept them. You have shown that with such honesty and love that you have blessed me and everyone who reads this beautifully divine journey. As a nurse you will have an even larger well of love to offer your charges and their families. As much of a gift as my baby was to me, {spinal injury @ 23; told I couldn't/shouldn't have a baby for 14 years, it wouldn't survive/would paralyze me (he didn't)} I can honestly say you have shown us all how to cherish each second of that beautiful growth to breath in an entirely new light. What a gracious gift, thank you for sharing Adalynne Dior! Your whole family has been in my heart all day and in my prayers. Adalynne had candles lit for her this morning at Mass at St. Ann's. I have sent many prayers up today and will continue to hold you all close in my heart and prayers. May the peace of Christ continue to surround and support you all in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that your story and little Adalynne has touched my heart so much. I am so humbled by your strength to endure through such a difficult, yet beautiful journey. I suffered a loss of a child who had Trisomy 8. He only made it eight weeks. Tears of saddness fill my eyes as I read through your posts. May God hold you and your family so very tightly through this difficult time and may you all know that you are angels, and there is a special place in Heaven awaiting your family beside little Adalynne. God Bless You, and I will pray for your family. (a friend of J. Parhams')
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story. Our family was faced with a similar situation, but due to God's grace, our miracle baby pulled through after a tough battle. We genuinely grieve with you. As teardrops form, we pray for you. Please do not let this beautiful story ever stop being told. Know that God is with you. May the doves fly high into heaven and may Adalynne know they are there. With the love and grace of the Lord, may He bless you.
ReplyDeleteWords can not describe the way you have touched my family. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Little Adalynne, so small, yet she touched the lives of '1000s and will continue throughout the years. Erika, I look forward to meeting you one day. Peace be with you. My family will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless and I hope you get some rest tonight.
ReplyDeleteErika,
ReplyDeleteI am so moved by your story and your celebration yesterday was amazing! Your boys were so great! I was impressed... I want to get together with you and let our boys play. I have a 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 year olds and a little girl too:) Knowing your motherly duties never end, I'm sure you will be ready to get the boys together to run off some energy. We have a whole group from St H with boys to play! Email when you are up to it! jmbooth99@yahoo.com (Jackie Booth)
The celebration was amazing-fit for a princess!- Stephanie Lewis
ReplyDeleteRyan and Erika,
ReplyDeleteKurt and I were at the beautiful celebration of your darling daughter yesterday. We have always been deeply touched by your story, but to experience that was something we will not forget. Thank you for everything you have shared and the lessons you have taught us- to LOVE, above anything else in the world. I promise we will always think about your little angel as she reminds us of the sanctity of life. We are praying for your continued peace. God bless you all! Ann Marie Strickmaker