We had a beautiful memorial service for our precious daughter last weekend with our Boston family. It was a huge step for us and we are thankful we did it. Grieving together as a community was important for us. My mom happened to be in town that weekend as well as my Uncle and Cousin. A great time together to honor and remember our daughter.
Wish you all were there with us.
Our Dearest Amelie Marie,
We never imagined that hello would mean goodbye. Our hearts have been broken again and again as we try to imagine a life without you, our daughter. We have shed tears of deep sadness as the reality of your loss continues to set in. But you, Amelie, have given us great joy amidst the pain. Your life has taught us more about the unfailing love of God and his sovereignty over our lives. Your life has reminded us that we are part of a bigger story; a story that ends with wholeness; a story that offers hope and peace.
The news of your death has caused us great sadness over the future. It has been the death of so many hopes and dreams. We will never understand this part of the story here on earth, but we continue to trust in the one who made you and formed each part of you. Your perfectly formed body was not a mistake, dear daughter. It was a beautiful gift for which we are eternally grateful.
We long for that day to hold you again and finally tell you how much we love you face to face. You will always be in our hearts, dear Amelie Marie, our precious daughter.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Micah and Livia
Wish you all were there with us.
Our Dearest Amelie Marie,
We never imagined that hello would mean goodbye. Our hearts have been broken again and again as we try to imagine a life without you, our daughter. We have shed tears of deep sadness as the reality of your loss continues to set in. But you, Amelie, have given us great joy amidst the pain. Your life has taught us more about the unfailing love of God and his sovereignty over our lives. Your life has reminded us that we are part of a bigger story; a story that ends with wholeness; a story that offers hope and peace.
The news of your death has caused us great sadness over the future. It has been the death of so many hopes and dreams. We will never understand this part of the story here on earth, but we continue to trust in the one who made you and formed each part of you. Your perfectly formed body was not a mistake, dear daughter. It was a beautiful gift for which we are eternally grateful.
We long for that day to hold you again and finally tell you how much we love you face to face. You will always be in our hearts, dear Amelie Marie, our precious daughter.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Micah and Livia
Forever in our hearts. We love you, baby girl.
Photos courtesy of:
Chris and Amy Stroup
8 comments:
ames that was beautiful;)
Amy, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing this. She is beautiful.
that was incredibly beautiful, Ames. so wish i could have been there with you to say good-bye to Mia. you are in my thoughts and prayers and i love you so much!
That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
That was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story and being so open. Love you
beautiful pictures. i'm so glad you have those.
What a great way to honor Amelia's life. I'm sure you'll treasure it always.
hi Amy, I haven't been on your blog in too long... what joy to see Livia so healthy. This video for Amelia is precious and heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing it. We miss you guys. Love to you, Megan
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