Cool little story...
The other day I was taking pictures of this flower arrangement Steve's friend sent us. It dawned on me that it was neat that the arrangement had lilies in them (because we're the Lillys), then I realized that there were 5 lilies opened, symbolizing Steve, his dad and 3 living siblings. There were 4 lilies closed, representing Steve's mom, his sister, brother, and nephew who passed away recently.
Yesterday was the funeral, 
everything was very nice. Steve is flying to Alabama tomorrow where his mother will be buried. The thing that makes it even harder for Steve is that his dad is moving back down South with his sister, so he feels like he's losing both parents at once. We'll just have to make sure he gets the chance to go visit often.
everything was very nice. Steve is flying to Alabama tomorrow where his mother will be buried. The thing that makes it even harder for Steve is that his dad is moving back down South with his sister, so he feels like he's losing both parents at once. We'll just have to make sure he gets the chance to go visit often.At the viewing, Steve and I reminisced that when she found out I was pregnant, my mother in law told us she had been praying for us to have a baby. Steve finds comfort in the thought that Alex was sent to us to help fill the void that her passing has left.
5 comments:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts today. My heart is full of love for your family. I know this is such a difficult time, it is so nice to witness the tender mercies such as the flowers at this time. Love you guys.
Neat story! Thanks for sharing. Gives hope for all the things that seem bad to happen there is a little good behind it!
That is so touching to read. My heart goes out to you guys. Thanks so much for that update. It's true that children are sent for a reason and sometimes to help remind us of our loved ones that passed on. My twins are living proof of my grandma doing work on the other side. Best of luck to all of you. What a sweet, supportive wife you are.
I love the lily story. I know what you mean about Alex filling a void. I felt the same way when I found out I was pregnant with David shortly after my dad passed away.
I'm glad everything went well, and I hope Steve is still in as good of spirits as can be. Call me anytime sis.
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