I admit I have been awful about sending out Thank You cards. I have been waiting for the remembrance cards of Parker to be finished before sending any out. Our family has received so many nice gifts in remembrance of Parker. Here are just a few of the beautiful things sent our way.
First, a beautiful silver ornament from my friend Cathy and her husband John. The ornament opens up and on one side has Parker's full name and on the other a place for Parker's baby picture. It is gorgeous on our tree. Thank you so much for sending it to us, we love it.
We received a beautiful letter from my cousin Lauren and her husband Ryan. She talked about a book her friend read on grieving the loss of a child. The author suggested to smash a piece of pottery as a form of therapy. You take out your anger on the piece of pottery, then you put the pot together again. This symbolizes the healing and piecing your life back together again. The excerpt from her blog reads..."Take the time to be with the Lord as you piece it together again. Let Him tell you who you are, and let yourself be reminded of the grace that seals us all. I am praying as I type these words that He will come to you and remind you that He loves the gaps because there is the potential for more of Himself revealed in you. Let Him help you smash and rebuild His most coveted possession...YOU."
Lance and I thought this was so beautifully written. We have not felt the anger necessary to break the pitcher. We will hang onto it if we ever do feel angry...but we really like it and will use it as our water pitcher to remind us that there is nothing to be angry about. We feel quite the opposite.
Another gift that we have recently received is a water fountain for outside. It is a light house and is the most unusual fountain I have ever seen. Lance's grandmother (Mom-Mom) purchased it for us. Lance's family had left the light of a small decorative light house on until Parker came home from the hospital. The fountain is currently in our garage, but will be placed outside when winter is over.
Yesterday we received yet another beautiful gift (the first picture). Lance's Mom brought home two patio stones with Parker's name and due/death date on them. This is perfect for our garden and will go near the lighthouse fountain. Thank you so much!
We have also received flowers, blankets, cards, people willing to share their personal experiences with us, many many donations to Parker's mirrors and The St. Jude Children's fund in Parkers name. We can not thank every one enough. We appreciate every ones thoughtfulness and have felt very loved.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!
You are loved.
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