Here is our family reunion photo from 2006. Here is the one from 2010. In so many ways I feel as if I'm reliving the years I had Joy but in so many ways I am also living a new life with much older kids and a new baby girl. It is wonderful. We hold Joy in our hearts but this baby in our arms.
If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~Claudia Ghandi A friend just posted this on facebook remembering a loved one who had passed away. It made me think of you and Joy.
Our little Joy passed away on January 20, 2008. She was 2 years and 3 months old. She died from a rapid onset respiratory virus and passed away in her sleep. She was in the care of her loving grandparents at the time while her parents and older siblings were in Disneyland.
I am so grateful that I started blogging 9 months before she died. These memories of her a a real treasure.
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."
~Joseph B. Wirthlin
"Parents who have surrendered the sweetest and smallest flowers from the family's garden need to remember our Heavenly Father. He has promised a special reward to those who now suffer in silence, who spend long days and longer nights through their trying times of bereavement. Our Creator has promised glory. He said, 'For after much tribulation come the blessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; the hour is not yet, but nigh at hand.' (D&C 58:4) That promised glory includes the blessing of reunion with each child who has left the family circle to help surviving members of the family to draw nearer to God. Those children still live and are a heritage to the Lord."
So so sweet. Your family is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family you have. I'm glad you finally posted on your blog again!
ReplyDeleteTami,
ReplyDeleteI saw this article today on quotes about joy and I thought of you so I thought I'd share the link with you:
http://www.beliefnet.com/Holistic-Living/2009/07/Joy-Quotes.aspx
~Desi
If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~Claudia Ghandi
ReplyDeleteA friend just posted this on facebook remembering a loved one who had passed away. It made me think of you and Joy.