Today would be our Lizzie's fifth birthday and tomorrow will be five years since her death. I can't believe she would be 5. I love this picture of Drew and Lizzie and I just can't believe how little Drew was. It's amazing how 5 years ago tonight I had no idea how I was going to get through what I was going through and now 5 years later I wouldn't trade it for anything. She has been a huge blessing for our family.
At Lizzies funeral, the kids all let off pink balloons. Drew and Sam decided to make that a tradition. We don't always make it to her grave on her birthday, but they always send her a balloon with a birthday card. Now that they're older they realize she doesn't actually get the balloon, but I think they hope she does. It's just a good way to remember her.
Today would be our Lizzie's fifth birthday and tomorrow will be five years since her death. I can't believe she would be 5. I love this picture of Drew and Lizzie and I just can't believe how little Drew was. It's amazing how 5 years ago tonight I had no idea how I was going to get through what I was going through and now 5 years later I wouldn't trade it for anything. She has been a huge blessing for our family.
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Thanks for sharing. I think that's a great tradition for the kids. It's amazing, isn't it, how valuable "hindsight" is with the trials we have to face.
I guess they really do think she gets the balloon. Sam asked me this morning if I thought she got it yet.
I was thinking about Lizzie the other day - I can't believe that it has been 5 years. I am glad that Drew and Sam still send her a balloon. I think that is a great tradition. It is amazing how such hard and trying times can make you stronger and better than you were before.
I'm so glad you put those pictures in. I loved seeing them send off the balloons. Even though Kobe was just a baby when she was born, he still talks about her all the time. She was such a special sweet baby. And I think you guys are all pretty great too!
That is so neat! What a great tradition! I can't believe that is was 5 years ago. It is amazing how the trials we face make us stronger in the end! It's hard having to face them,but you are such a great example to me on how to get through them. I love you guys!
Wow- like everyone has said- I can't believe it has been five years either. I very clearly remember sending those balloons off at her funeral. When you come to Salt Lake again, we should get together.
Hey Andrea-
Thanks for the post. We are grateful to have your family in our lives.
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