Merry Christmas Addelyn. We love you. "Sleep In Heavenly Peace."
Sunday, December 7, 2008
The Christmas Box Angel
If any of you have read The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans (if you haven't, I strongly recommend it), you have probably heard of the Christmas Box Angel statue. Every year on December 6th, there is a candlelight ceremony held in honor of children who have passed away. Nate and I went to our first ceremony last night. Everyone there was given a lit candle to hold throughout the ceremony. The program consisted of few words spoken by Richard Paul Evans, some parents who have lost children, a musical number, and a moment of silence to remember those lost. Then everyone there was invited to place a white flower at the base of the angel statue in honor of their child. It was very touching, heartbreaking, and hard to endure. But I think events like this help me to heal. So today after church we took Spencer and Preston to the cemetary and the four of us each put a white flower on Addelyn's grave to honor her this Christmas. The past couple of weeks have been really hard knowing that my "due date" is fast approaching. I should be 8 1/2 months pregnant right now, but I'm not. We should have a new baby girl to bring home right around Christmas, but we won't. It's really hard to think of all the things we won't get to do with our daughter. But we are so grateful for her and for a Father in Heaven who gave His child, knowing that he would be crucified, because he loves us that much. And that gift of love is so close to my heart this Christmas and will be for every Christmas for the rest of my life. But I am grateful to have a better understanding of how much our Father in Heaven loves us.
Merry Christmas Addelyn. We love you. "Sleep In Heavenly Peace."
Merry Christmas Addelyn. We love you. "Sleep In Heavenly Peace."
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6 comments:
I'm so glad that you are being courageous enough to acknowledge your pain, through attending events like this and hanging up pictures of Addy in your house. It is difficult to face grief by dealing with it, rather than trying to ignore it, but it is more beneficial in the long run.
I couldn't help but tear up again when I read your post, and how you said that you better understand the sacrifice Heavenly Father made by giving up his child. My thoughts and prayers are with you this Christmas.
Beth, I've never gone through anything like this, but I think you're coping beautifully. The different ways you choose to confront your pain are so incredible. It touches my heart every time I read or hear of your experiences, and I think of you often. Sure do love you Beth. Oh yeah, the Christmas Box House in Ogden is one of my favorite charities. I'd love to volunteer there one day...
I love you! Keep your chin up. This will always be a hard time of year for your family, but you'll do just fine. By the way, I love the picture you chose for Addy's head stone. It's fitting.
Oh, Beth. I teared up when I read this. I am sorry you are going through this, but your Faith is amazing and inspiring. I wish you the best and wish there was something I could do to help the hurt.
Beth, I have to agree whole heartedly with Kaelynn on this one. I'm sorry that this is a difficult time for you. You are always in my prayers.
I too am sorry for you guys & can't imagine how you must feel. But I just want to say you are so inspiring & I hope to be able to look at my trials with the same faith- Thank you for your beautiful testimony!
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