Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bitter Sweet

It has been two months since Grady left us.
This beautiful head stone (a generous gift to his parents) is now in place.


It used to be, after holding Grady for a while, our arms would ache because he was so big!
Now our arms ache to hold him.

Soon, Grady, soon.
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27 comments:

  1. JulieMay 16, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    It's a beautiful memorial to a beautiful baby.

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  2. lesaMay 16, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    The headstone is beautiful. I think of you often.

    Lesa

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  3. Patty PattersonMay 16, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    That is a beautiful stone! And I'm sure your arms do ache to hold him. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  4. NatalieMay 16, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    That is a beautiful headstone. I think about you and your sweet family every day and continue to pray for all of you. I'm am so sorry your arms are aching. I know they are.

    I loved your Mother's Day post and especially I loved Camille's tribute to you. It was awesome because you are so awesome.

    School's over soon. Let's get together.

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  5. Kristina P.May 16, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Connie, I think about your family often.

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  6. YvonneMay 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    What a beautiful headstone.

    Hugs, my sweet friend. I know how much your arms and your heart must ache.

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  7. HeffalumpMay 16, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I'm crying all over again for your loss.
    The headstone is a lovely reminder of that sweet baby boy.

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  8. Susan AndersonMay 16, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    What a lovely gift for someone to give all of you. It is a sad but beautiful sight.

    And I am keeping you in my prayers.

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  9. ValerieMay 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    The headstone is beautiful. Bittersweet for sure.

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  10. Grandma HoneyMay 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    That is so precious. I love the way Grady's name is big and bold. I do believe that sweet boy will stay close to his parents and siblings.

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  11. MomzaMay 16, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I hope you all have felt "the peace that passeth all understanding" with the loss of your sweet boy.
    It is a hard thing to understand.

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  12. karenMay 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    The headstone is a beautiful reminder that there is still much more after this life. It's a beautiful gift, and I hope you are finding the comfort you need from loving family and friends to carry you through until you meet again.

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  13. Welcome to the Garden of EganMay 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Connie, that is so beautiful. So perfect to be in the arms of the Savior.
    I can't even imagine the ache to hold him. You and Candice's family continue in our prayers.

    Love you.

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  14. mCatMay 16, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    That is a beautiful, beautiful headstone. Isn't it the best - to know that you WILL hold him again?

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  15. GingerMay 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    What a beautiful gift.

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  16. JoanieMay 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Connie,
    You said it all. I think of you and your family all the time.

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  17. Mimi SueMay 16, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    It's lovely! It helps us all to remember not to take our loved ones for granted. Life on this earth is so fragile. Mimi

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  18. Nancy FaceMay 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    The picture on his headstone is precious and it makes me cry. ♥

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  19. KerinMay 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Connie..
    My heart goes out to you and your sweet family.
    How wonderful that some one would gift his parents with the beautiful marker. So generous.

    I love that our Savior is depicted holding sweet Grady.

    Hugs..
    Kerin

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  20. KazzyMay 17, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    So sweet! That is so nice to help them have a place to be close to him.

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  21. wendyMay 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Of course I cried when I saw and read this.
    No matter if this sweet child is 2 months...or a child (mine) is 35.....
    our arms certainly ACHE.
    and we await that day when we can embrace them again and NEVER have to let go

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  22. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    It's beautiful. Not only do I love the picture of Christ and the baby, but I love that the sun is shining on his resting place and that there are beautiful flowers decorating it as well. Such wonderful reminders of what a wonderful day it will be when you are reunited and you can hold him and hug him again! But until then, he is definitely being held in our Savior's arms.
    Prayers are continuing for you and your family!

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  23. Grandma Yellow HairMay 28, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Honey I am so very sorry I did not know about your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
    Love
    Maggie

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  24. Susan RMay 31, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    It is a beautiful head stone, but as you said, "Bittersweet".
    Big hugs my friend.

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  25. tammyJune 1, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful. So glad that families don't end here on earth.

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  26. Jenny LynnJune 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Was thinking of you and this loss today. What a very beautiful head stone.

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  27. Small HouseNovember 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I've been hibernating, and didn't realize this happend to your family. My heart is broken.

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