I wanted to share one very special ornament that we have purchased and will hang on our tree this year, and all our years to come.
The picture is a little wonky, but you can kind of see it. A shell, with a pearl in it, inscribed with, “Every life leaves something beautiful behind.”This is for our sweet baby, whom we never got to meet.
We miss her every day. But she was here.
And of all the things she left behind, the biggest is hope.
We made her. And we will make another baby, because she proved that we can. So it is with tears and hope that we will hang this ornament on our tree this year.
‘Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord…’ -psalm 31:24‘I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope…’ -psalm 130:5‘May the God of all hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -romans 15:13
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oh my, what a beautiful ornament – and how wonderful to remember your baby in such a meaningful way. Thank you for sharing with us. Hugs to you this Christmas.
Beautiful post Anna. Peace to you, friend.
This post totally made me cry and want to give you a big hug.
Hugs Anna, yes you will. And when you do, I can’t wait to meet him or her.
Beautiful ornament and testament to your baby.
Beautiful, beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a powerful, meaningful experience.
That was beautiful. No doubt your baby is safely in the arms of Jesus right now. Much love to you both.
Yes you will.
What a beautiful reminder of your precious child.
Oh, sweet friend, you have the most beautiful heart. Love you.
What a beautiful remembrance.
{hugs}
Anna:
That is a beautiful, difficult, and touching post.
Thank you, friends. You are the reason I can safely pour my heart out here. Your word-hugs mean SO much to me!
Thank you for sharing. Some day you can share the story behind this ornament to your child and explain how s/he has a big sister in heaven.
I love you. You are smart and beautiful and fill me with hope too.
PS. I would appreciate it if whoever posted anonymously on Dec. 10 @ 5:02pm would write me a message at jaredrendell@gmail.com
I just found your blog – what an amazing ornament. So deeply meaningful.