Joy

Joy
October 2005-January 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008

Priceless

You know, I've gotten some pretty neat gifts lately. A LOT of flowers, which I love. So many people have been very thoughtful. I was hesitating naming names because I didn't want someone to think that if I didn't specifically name them than that meant I didn't like it or something like that. But too bad I'm doing it.
My friend, Tam, collected the flowers from Joy's grave, dried them in her basement, and (who knew in her former life she was a floral genius?) brought me this:

We found the perfect spot in my entry so when you walk in, you just look up. I love it! Thanks Tam.

And my other shout out goes to Brooke who was at my beck and call as the designated photographer. I so love the pictures.
I am so grateful that Brooke captured these moments because I was just there.
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12 comments:

  1. TeriMarch 4, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    I didn't even realize that that was Kaylee because she is wearing Grandpas coat. I love the floral arrangement that Tami did. What a perfect reminder that you can see every day!!

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  2. MelanieMarch 4, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    Neat, neat, neat. I love the floral arrangement and the pictures - a beautiful reminder of Joy you can see every day. What great friends you have!

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  3. NatalieMarch 4, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    i love the pictures. brooke is indeed very talented!

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  4. Ryan and JulianneMarch 4, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Oh my...what wonderful pictures by Brooke. Very much "priceless". VERY neat flower arrangement. Does that hang on the wall right under where you put those decorative chests on that ledge?

    What good people.

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  5. JanaMarch 4, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    That dried flower arrangement is gorgeous. What a thoughtful gift that you will cherish forever. Brookes pictures are so tender. I understand your comment on just being there. I am sure it was all a blur. It is nice to have those photographs as a remembrance. We love Joy and we will never forget your beautiful little girl.

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  6. aubreyMarch 4, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    that dried arrangement is such a wonderful gift. how sweet of your friend, tam to do that. what wonderful support you guys have received from so many. ((hugs))

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  7. SunValleyKidMarch 4, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    What an awesome flower arrangement!! You are so blessed to have friends that lift you up! I too am blessed to have married into an amazing family!! Thank you for all of your posts.

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  8. MerianneMarch 4, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Thank you for posting a few of the pictures from Joy's funeral. I wish I could have been there. What a beautiful flower arrangement. You're so lucky to have such great friends.

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  9. Laura FMarch 4, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Tami, you don't know me and I hope it doesn't freak you out or anything that I happened across your blog, but my name is Laura and I actually read about your dear baby Joy about a week ago. I sat here at my computer and sobbed and sobbed (my poor husband couldn't figure it out!) and then cried again the next day just thinking about it. We're in Provo, not too far away. Anyway, after a week of thinking about you I had to just let you know how sorry I am for your loss, and that a perfect stranger (although a sister) is praying for you and your family. You're so upbeat here about everything, you must truly be an amazing person. But I'm still so sorry. The flowers and photos really are beautiful.

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  10. TamieMarch 5, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    what a beautiful and thoughtful gift! and those pictures are very touching. i still feel bad that were were MIA for everything. but your little family is still in our thoughts and prayers..we sure love you guys and can't wait to see you in july!

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  11. JillMarch 5, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    Priceless indeed. Love you.

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  12. BrookeMarch 9, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    i'm impressed by the wreath. it's so beautiful.

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