Our precious niece Bradford turned 4 last week. It was such a
bittersweet day for all of us without Bradford's mommy with us. We simply couldn't wrap our minds around the fact that Elliot did not get to see her baby turn 4. Of
course, she was there - she was everywhere - we just couldn't see her
with our earthly eyes. But, her presence and her spirit were everywhere.
Chris did an amazing job of putting the party together and keeping the
traditions that Elliot made years ago. He left no stone unturned, and
was so courageous throughout the day. All of us wanted to fall apart at
every turn, but God gave us courage and strength to face each minute.
Bradford seemed to have a wonderful time, although she stuck very close
by me and other family members during the party. Here are a few snapshots of the morning.
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| Me and my big girl |
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| The birthday girl climbing up the water slide |
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| Me and the birthday girl |
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| This beautiful yellow rose was sitting on the cake table and represented my beautiful sister. Yellow roses are Elliot's favorite. I confess, I saw this rose and while I was so thankful that it was there for Bradford, I was so angry that it had to be there. Elliot should have been at her daughter's 4th birthday party - not a yellow rose in her place. Very, very hard. |
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| My beautiful mom - such a brave and courageous woman |
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| My nephew Wyatt - and a spitting image of his mommy when she was a little girl |
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| Cousins enjoying ice cream together. These children have been through more than most children in their young lives. They are really leaning on each other for comfort and support - when they aren't antagonizing each other!!! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET "MISS B"!
2 comments:
My heart was breaking that whole day. I prayed for all of you that it was going to be the best day it could. Not to add fuel to the fire, but yellow roses were Jason's favorite too. Now to turn things around, I LOVE your mom's hat!!!! So cute!!! I think I tried it on, but was too chicken to buy it. Now I'm wishing I had. So much love coming your way and wish I could be there to help!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!
I am sure it meant so much to have you and your family at the birthday. I can't imagine how hard holidays must be. Thank you for being such a sweet aunt to those precious children. You all are in our prayers.
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