Whether it's good for me or not, I am living in the past, specifically one year ago. Reliving the last week or so of Anna's life. There are good memories of that week, and for that I am very thankful. And there are memories that are painful. Vivid memories. Heartbreaking memories.
Some of those memories were captured on film, and looking back I am again amazed at the changes that took place in little more than a week's time. Here are a few of the images that come to mind.
December 4, 2010 - Riding the ponies at Sanborn's Hometown Christmas. It was so cold!
And visiting Santa.
December 5, 2010, at a baby shower where Anna was thrilled to help carry the gifts over to the mom-to-be to open.
December 6, 2010 - silliness!
And Anna's amazing dance performance!
December 7, 2010 - Tiring Easily
December 8, 2010 - Mom and Anna Manicure / Pedicure Day
December 9, 2010 - Excited for her birthday
December 10, 2010 - so very tired.
December 11, 2010
And a last family photo
December 12 should be a day each year to celebrate. We should be having a cake and Anna should be blowing out her candles. And while we will ALWAYS celebrate that Anna was born to us and thank God for blessing us with her for the time she was with us, December 12 is sure to always be a difficult day for us.
I can't say how we will spend each December 12, but this year we have decided to be away by ourselves, just the four of us, no phones, no computers, etc. We will be doing something enjoyable, while remembering Anna.
We welcome your prayers as we journey through the next days and weeks.
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