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Friday, December 23, 2011
Remembrance
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.
...
A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best
On Wednesday, December 21st in the evening, Evan went to Heaven to be fully healed. I have found such peace knowing that he probably went to straight to shooting hoops or playing baseball with a huge grin and laughing so everyone can hear.
I got to see Evan the day he passed away. I didn't know that it would be the last time, but I will never forget our last few moments together and his half thumbs up to tell me that he loved me, Scott, Olivia and the twins. Selfishly we all wanted him to stay here with us, but deep down we know that was not possible. Again, he is fully healed and back to the Fun fullied, sweet and happy Evan we all knew and loved.
Thank you to everyone for your kind words, thoughts, prayers and simple messages to me and our family. We will celebrate Evan's life in a private ceremony on Monday Dec 26th. There will be a public celebration sometime in January.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. Cherish each moment with your family and friends.
Love,
Scott, Stephanie, Olivia and the twins.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Phil 4:13
So I write today as my heart just simply aches for my little cousin Evan. He has been through more than any eleven year old boy ever should, but what amazes me is how he he handled everything. He has more strength and resilance than anyone I know! Through all of the pokes, xrays, scans, traveling, waiting and set-backs he has never once complained, but just simply says I will wait for my miracle. What an amazing child god has created and I am so lucky that he is in my family to remind me and all of us why we are all here.
I have so many emotions running through me right now, but am having a hard time actually expressing how I feel. I am angry, frustrated, scared, holding on to faith and most of all simply just sad. Right now in the season of miracles,I am asking why now god? Why does Evan have to be so sick right now, laying in a bed on Hospice and not able to talk to me? It's not fair. It's not fair to him, his parents or his brothers.....for any of us. I am struggling with God's plan for Evan, but I will be like him and stay strong and continue to wait for his miracle.
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Evan believes in this and I do too because of him.
We love you Evan. You are such an amazing little boy who has taught so many people in this world what it means to love and live life! Stay strong, hugs and kisses!
Scott, Stephanie, Olivia, Boston and the Twins!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Special Donut and 20 Weeks
I am 20 weeks today! Halfway there whoo hoo! I have a big bump to prove it ha! At around 17 weeks things started to get much better and I wasn't feeling sick all day long. During the evening once in a while can leave me feeling icky, but for the most part I am hungry and thank the lord! I actually want food now, enjoy it and Scott is so thankful I can cook more now!
Speaking of food, I have to tell a funny story. As I have been feeling better I have been craving some things that are not so great for me, but hey I went almost 4 months eating only bagels so I don't feel bad. Anyway, I have been wanting those little powdered and chocolate donuts and chocolate milk. I will say I am drinking lowfat chocolate milk, not whole milk, but the donuts..not the best choice! Well someone in my household also loves these donuts and I am having a hard time hiding them. Yup miss Olivia. I made the mistake one morning of giving her one chocolate and one powdered donut and now every morning when I go in her room to get her up she looks at me and says, "I have special donut?"
Now if you have ever witnessed the tantrum that ensues my daughter when she does not get her way, you would know how difficult this battle is every morning at 7:30! I am really bad about hiding the donuts and she beats me to the cupboard in the morning and even if I do hide them it's like she still knows and searches high and low until she finds them. I honestly find this hilarious and exhausting at the same time! She is so much like me I just can't even believe it!
Ok now I am hungry for special donuts!
Speaking of food, I have to tell a funny story. As I have been feeling better I have been craving some things that are not so great for me, but hey I went almost 4 months eating only bagels so I don't feel bad. Anyway, I have been wanting those little powdered and chocolate donuts and chocolate milk. I will say I am drinking lowfat chocolate milk, not whole milk, but the donuts..not the best choice! Well someone in my household also loves these donuts and I am having a hard time hiding them. Yup miss Olivia. I made the mistake one morning of giving her one chocolate and one powdered donut and now every morning when I go in her room to get her up she looks at me and says, "I have special donut?"
Now if you have ever witnessed the tantrum that ensues my daughter when she does not get her way, you would know how difficult this battle is every morning at 7:30! I am really bad about hiding the donuts and she beats me to the cupboard in the morning and even if I do hide them it's like she still knows and searches high and low until she finds them. I honestly find this hilarious and exhausting at the same time! She is so much like me I just can't even believe it!
Ok now I am hungry for special donuts!
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