Sunday, November 7, 2010

It's Been A Year

Dear Gracie,A year ago heaven became a better place. Time goes slow here on earth and we miss you every single day. However, your parents and siblings do so much to celebrate your life and your place in their family. You must be really proud to belong with them.
Other people around your family do so much to celebrate your life as well. Look how beautiful your tree looked this morning! Your family woke up to this sweet gesture. See what I mean? So many great people around here.
Your Mom and Dad invited us to the cemetery this evening to let off balloons. They had lots of bright pretty colors. Pink ones too, just for you!
Look at this group. Wasn't it amazing to see how many people's lives you've touched? There's hundreds who aren't in this picture. Your short little 15 months on earth altered the lives of so many people.
We counted down from 10 and let them all float to heaven. I know heaven's a beautiful place but I also know that you're helping to make this earthly existence a beautiful experience for so many of us. I'm amazed everyday at the strength your parents show, how strong your siblings are and how much Heavenly Father send his spirit to our lives when we're in need.
Thank you for a year of true love, humility and Grace. And here's to many, many more!
Love always,
Aunt April

5 comments:

Matt and Kirsten said...

Love you!

Amber said...

Very Sweet. Gracie is so blessed to have you as her aunt. Thanks for all you do for us.Love you

Choi Chatter said...

I needed a good cry today and that did it! What an amazing family you all are to have such a wonderful perspective on things. Although I didn't know Gracie, from what I have seen, she must have been one amazing little girl and you are right, Heaven got a little bit better because of her. Bless your family!

Dan & Staci said...

Thanks for posting those pictures for us to see. It looks like you all had such a special day together and that is just awesome. We love and miss you lots.

Troy, Brandy, and Boys said...

You are an amazing person April! You're a wonderful example to those around you! Gracie is an adorable little girl. And what a sweet and righteous family she has.