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Better Day

One of my long time clients just left the house. I was so happy to
get Dawn's email this morning asking if she could come visit and bring
me some coffee. We had such a good visit. I got to show her all of
the framed pictures of Mamie, her hand print, the little piece of
curled hair the nurse cut for us, along with all the sweet gifts
people have sent us. I was telling her how amazing all of our friends
and family have been but not just that we have heard from so many
people that we don't even know. Sending us words of encouragement or
their stories of loss and how they are praying for us. We feel so
loved.

I am sitting here now as a storm blows in. I keep hearing the chime
of the angel bell one of my dear friends Shawna sent me that we hung
out on our deck. It is so beautiful! I feel so peaceful today. My
heart is calm........

I called Mike who does all of my business framing a little bit ago. I
wanted to thank him for the beautiful frames he put Mamie's pictures
in. Taylor and I hung them at the end of our hall right in between
our room and Mamie's nursery. I find myself standing there staring at
our beautiful baby a lot. Talking to her and telling her how much we
love her and miss her.

The storm is letting up now. I think I might go take a bath and have
some quiet time with God.

-Sarah

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    You are amazingly strong. We continue to pray for you and Taylor each and every day.
    Love,
    Beth

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  2. Kera Ables PhotographyJuly 29, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I would love for you to email me. I know I am a STRANGER, but in the world of mommy's with angel babies in heaven, we are all family. I have some information I would love to share with you concerning alot of things. I am good friends with Crystal Goss and I hate everything being posted as a bog comment. You have been in my prayers rom the start. sskera00_01@yahoo.com

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  3. kateJuly 29, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Sarah, I am sure you have probably already checked out this site, but if not it seems like it would provide some encouragement for you. http://www.stringofpearlsonline.com/index.html
    I hope it will bless you in some way. Praying for you and Taylor!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Praying that God will bless you with more peaceful days. Love you, Jayna

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  5. Jennifer ReedJuly 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I haven't emailed or commented in awhile, but know that you and Taylor are still in my thoughts and prayers every day.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Love you! Sarah

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Sarah,
    I heard of your tragic loss through a friend. You were a couple of years ahead of me at P.A. I just want you to know the I am praying for you and Taylor. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

    Sincerely,
    Whitney Lunt

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