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Short and Sweet

This post is going to be short and sweet..... First off I know you all are wondering if we are pregnant or not. I am sad to say that we are not. I had a feeling it was a bust this month but I still was a little hopeful. It is really hard to understand what God is doing right now. I mean of all weeks in the year I have to get a negative today. In a way I feel like I am losing Mamie all over again. My heart aches and my mind keeps wondering back to this time last year. I was still pregnant and things were going great. What made everything go so wrong? I keep taking deep breaths and reminding myself that God has a bigger plan for Taylor and I. He's so good to us and has blessed us in many way. I will continue to be faithful and leave all my trust in Him. I really appreciate all of your prayers. We love you all very much and I know I have said it a million times but we are blessed to have each and every one of you. Even those of you out there that we don't even know. We will move forward with strong hearts. God will lead Taylor and I in the right direction I know.
I have been meaning to show you guys some pictures. Mom and Britney redid Mamie's wreath for the cemetery. I love how they made is bright for the summer. Thanks guys for doing that. It is just perfect! Ashley and Dustin some of our very good friends came and stayed with us the other weekend. She said she really wanted to go visit Mamie's grave which meant the world to me. When we got there she pulled out a beautiful cross with pink and yellow poppies. I about lost it. It was beautiful and so Mamie! Thank you Ashley for making that for my sweet angel.
- Sarah

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  1. once again, i am at a loss for the "right" words to say. but know that we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
    allison & josh

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  2. Sarah, I have been a reader of your blog for many months, but have never posted as I don't have a blog of my own and figured you might be like, "who is this weird stranger - and why is she leaving me comments?"

    However - I simply couldn't continue to lurk after reading this post. Your story has touched me deeply, and I continue to mourn the loss of your beautiful daughter to this very day. I wish I had something profound to say that would help you through this difficult time, but all I can offer is my continued thoughts and prayers. How I wish there was more I could do!

    Please take good care of yourself and know that you have another stranger-friend who is hoping for nothing but good things for your sweet family.

    - Erin

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  3. Sarah, you continue to amaze me with the strength of your faith. I'm so sorry you didn't get the news you wanted yesterday. You and Taylor and sweet, beautiful Mamie are in my thoughts constantly this week.

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  4. I wanted you both to know that this week weighs heavy on my heart for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Erin Eason

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  5. I know you don't know me, but I think about you all the time. IF is so unfair in so many ways, and yall have certianly gotten more than your fair share. I hope the coming year brings many joyful things for you.

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