2015 Angel Day

Angel Day #5

April 21, 2015

I remember while growing up, dreaming and talking with my sister about getting married and having children. I would have the perfect life, perfect children and everything in between would be perfect too! Too bad we have to grow up and realize that reality hits you in the face a time or two and the only option to have is to get back up and keep going!
I would have never guessed I would be celebrating an angel day for one of my babies'. Since I will face this day each and every year for the rest of my life I choose to embrace it and make the most out of it. I believe trials come to make us better than who we were the day before.
Each year I try to come up with something to give or do for someone else in Landry's name. This year I had one plan, and since it has been so long I don't remember the details of it, it couldn't happen because Owen wasn't feeling well and I didn't want to take him out of the house.
This is where divine intervention comes in and once again technology blessed my life! A family that had recently lost an unborn baby came to my mind and I wondered what I could do for them. Then a book title came to mind. I quickly got on amazon and with a few clicks this book was on its way to this sweet family.
I love the movie too! The part when little Colton tells his mom about his big sister in heaven that he shouldn't even know about touched my heart. I wanted this family to know that I too believe this little sister will be with them again too.

Five years closer to my little man..........

Happy 5th Birthday!

We were all in disbelief that it could really be 5 years ago that you joined our family. We miss you still but know you are always watching over us! We hope you had a wonderful birthday in heaven. We had a nice day celebrating you down here.

First, there was a knock on the door at 8 in morning. I answered it and it was a friend with a cheesecake, blue candles and a blue, solar pinwheel. Then a few hours later another knock at the door, I answered and it was 3 friends with dinner and flowers in hand. (It took me until after they left to realize it was the young women's presidency that I work with! I couldn't figure out why our presidency meeting had been canceled.) They came in and saw the strawberry mess I was making and stayed and hulled and cut all my strawberries for jam, while I finished Owen's bath. I was so overwhelmed with gratitude! 

Later that afternoon I got to take pictures of this little angel. It worked out perfect for me to do this on your birthday! It was a perfect gift in your name for this family...I hope anyway ;)

I know this is super late and I am glad you know we always celebrate on time, the blogging is the only thing that is late :)

 We got two cakes to celebrate you this year! 

Believe is a word I have come to love in the last 7 years.

We believe we will see you again....one day.

 We went to visit your spot. 

We are so blessed that others remember your birthday too and bring cute things to decorate.

Later that evening more flowers came.

 This also came just in time for your birthday! I asked a very talented friend to do this. It is perfect! (Thank you for whoever went behind my back and paid for it!)

This wall was all made up from love of many. We know where you are and that you are doing the Lord's work. We still miss you but this is a great reminder of the plan and what we have to work for.

Abby won the war to light your candles ;)

We love you and love celebrating those special days for you and knowing you are truly a part of our family! We love you and are so excited for that day we will meet again.

Love Mom and the family