[Christ]mas Means That There is Hope

Merry Christmas!

Because of a little baby born long ago, I know I can see my babies again.

Celebrations: November 22

Celebration #1

Reed knew that I was having a tough time that day.  So he had the girls help him make pancakes for breakfast, let me sleep-in/lounge around/cry in private, and brought me breakfast in bed.  It was nice to know that he cared for me and remembered the date. 

Celebration #2

Our stake (several church congregations in one area) hosted a Family History event where we could learn about indexing, setting up our family tree on Family Search, and attend workshops on other genealogy topics.  They even had a kids place where we could drop them off and they could participate in family history activities for their level.  It was wonderful to be reminded that our families don't end at death and that we are still connected.  Luc has some wonderful family members that he gets to spend time with in heaven.

Celebration #3

I don't have any grave sites for my babies.  I never even got to see them.  I do, however, have a nephew that passed away when he was born prematurely.  His family has had to move several times since then and are no longer in Columbus.  I am sure it has been hard to not be close to him.  So I decided that we would visit Michael.  We went and bought flowers; daisies to be exact because they are my favorite.  "Don't you think that daisies are the friendliest flower?"  Name that movie.

Reed made a little snowman for Michael, Jean-Yves, Luc, and Henrietta to play with and each of the girls were able to put a flower on the grave.  I really liked doing something that involved the girls.  Lara, especially, was very interested in hearing about Michael, who died before she was born.  All the girls enjoyed doing something for their brothers and sister whom they have never met.

Celebration #4

We went to Reed's parents house for dinner and a game night.  On hard days, it is nice to spend time with family!  I didn't win but it was still great :)

I am grateful for the support group I attend.  I am getting lots of ideas for future celebrations!  We have another one coming up in early February, which would have been Henrietta's due date.  I haven't decided exactly what we'll do but whatever it is, it's going to be great!