I took Rafe to preschool this morning. He had not been to school since last Monday. He did not want to go as usual (of course, he loves it once he gets there), but I convinced him by letting him take a rose to his little girlfriend. We have so many bouquets of flowers from Sydney's funeral. Rafe loves to pick at the flowers and give them to me. I suggested he give one to Shelby, his girlfriend. When we got to school we found out it was her birthday today. His teacher said she wished she videoed him giving her the rose. It was just precious.
While Rafe was at school, I decided to go buy him his Valentine's Day gifts. While I was shopping for cards, I saw a card for a baby girl's first Valentine's day. I could not help myself, I had to buy it. Some might say that was a silly thing to do, but I want her to have a card and gift just like Rafe. I started thinking about what I could get her. I thought of stuffed animals, but I knew they would not last long at her grave. I decided to buy a little angel for her. It is entitled "Daughter's Angel". The tag says "A daughter fills our hearts with joy, and spreads love everywhere." I thought that was so appropriate for Sydney Grace. She spread so much love to everyone that knew of her. As someone told me while shopping, "She was our little girl." This lady had never met Sydney Grace, but that is how she felt about her. That is how everyone felt about her.
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You are amazing Lindsey! I love you! Paige
ReplyDeleteVery sweet, you are so strong, i truley look up to your faith and strength. She was smiling at you today from heaven when you bought that card. You are wonderful.
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Nc
The angel will serve as a beautiful tribute to Sydney Grace from her mom. Isn't God's timing so perfect--just to think that it was Rafe's little friends birthday on the very day he took her a flower. God is so good and He never ceases to amaze me--especially through the eyes of a child!! We continue to lift you and the family up in our prayers. Your Kinston friend, Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteNever would it be a silly thing to do. Although she may not be here on Earth, she still is a spirit in your home, hearts & thoughts. I know your little ANGEL is looking down on you & seeing all that you are still doing for her, I'm sure it is putting a BIG SMILE on her sweet little face. May GOD BLESS you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you Lindsey. And if you need anything or anyone to vent to just let me know! I don't know how you're feeling and I cannot begin to even imagine, but I know how much of a roller coaster grief is.....
ReplyDeleteLove you and yours, Hil
Lindsey,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your feelings with us...You are a very special lady. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
God Bless You and your family.
Nancy from New Bern
How appropriate. Those who follow Him closely will be lead to what they need to find. The angel was perfect and a card is definitely not silly. It is an outward expression of your love for your baby girl. Lindsey, you are an inspiration, just like Sydney Grace. Prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me Lindsey. Your strength in love, family and God make me want to be a better person, a better mother. Thank you for sharing this most intimate, difficult journey with us. You are teaching me, all of us. I think that Sydney Grace was just like her Mom, put here to teach and remind us what unconditional, uncompromising, unfailing neverending love is supposed to look like. Thank you, thank you, thank you,
ReplyDeleteI think it was a beautiful thing to do. How very precious she was and will always be in our hearts!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, you ARE amazing and you ALWAYS have been. I admire your strength. Your strength was reflected in Sydney Grace. She certainly was a very special spirit that was sent to a very special family. Thank you for sharing her. You have a lot to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteLove you much, Shanna
Lindsey,your Valentine's gift for Sydney Grace was a beautiful expression of your love and absolutely not a "silly thing to do." I admire you for your strength and am so grateful to you for sharing your precious miracle baby with us. I felt so close to her, and my heart was filled with sadness upon her passing. I'll never forget your little girl. I continue to pray for you and your family and hope the Lord will help you deal with your great loss. God bless you all.
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Rocky Point, NC
I may have done the same thing,get a card,and definitely the Angel for an Angel! I have only brothers,sons and grandsons,no girls. I think of Sydney Grace as my little granddaughter and know everybody else feels the same. She captured all of our hearts and we will never forget her!
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I don't know you or your family, I was living in Chocowinity, NC before moving 4 hours away. I was catching up on your blog. It's amazing how people you don't even know can touch your heart..you and your family are AMAZING people!! I wish you and your family all happiness and love!!! Your ANGEL is looking down and smiling at each and every one of you and to all the people who have prayed for her including myself. She is absolutley BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank You for sharing this blog and please never stop. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
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