A Memorial Garden Designed for Olivia…

For those of you that are new here…we lost our granddaughter Olivia Mabel three years ago, she was stillborn at full term. Yes, Little Man has a sister in heaven and our hearts are still break from missing her. Her birthday was a few days ago, and we wanted to do something special in her remembrance. Little Man’s family just moved to Texas and we thought it would be special to build a little Memorial Garden in her memory with some beautiful flowers to bloom along with her bench and plaque.

My daughter picked out purple flowers for the garden…Like Mother like Daughter see here.

We planted Echeveria and Society Garlic…

Along with Purple Hyacinth…love these!

For all the tears that have been shed…she definitely would be back home with us.

We only have our faith to know she is up in heaven with our Lord…taking very good care of her.

In this time of remembrance of Olivia Mabel…can I tell you…this Little Man brings such JOY in times of sorrow!

Here he is watching us build the garden and giving us instructions♥

I hope in times of YOUR sorrow…you have your faith to pull you through and there is someone to bring you joy too!

Laurie
XXOO

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Tags: baby in heaven, baby memorial bench, Baby Memorial Garden, baby memorial plaque, Christian, faith, grandaughter, grandchildren, Houston, Olivia Mabel, Photography, Purple flowers garden, stillborn birth, tribute to baby in heaven

68 thoughts on “A Memorial Garden Designed for Olivia…”

Dina on January 27, 2014 at 5:27 pm said:

Can there be anything worse than loosing a child? I’m so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart goes out to you all. It feels so good and heartwarming to read your blog Laurie. In every post the love and affection for one another shines through. This is a beautiful tribute to Olivia. I didn’t know this, thanks for filling us in.
Big hugs across the pond
Dina

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- Pride in Photos Photography on January 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Dina, there just isn’t anything worse in the world…I can tell you that. The heart aches everyday for her and my daughter.
  
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adinparadise on February 28, 2013 at 2:09 am said:

What a beautiful tribute, Laurie. I just can’t imagine losing a grandchild. The words on that bench really say it all. Sending you hugs and love.

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Judy@grandparentsplus2 on February 26, 2013 at 8:57 pm said:

I haven’t walked in your shoes so I don’t pretend to understand the pain, but I do send you my sincere condolences. Your memorial garden is perfect. I think Olivia looks down on it with a huge smile on her face and may the handsome young man continue to provide happiness and joy to your heart.

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Naomi Baltuck on February 11, 2013 at 11:46 pm said:

So sorry for your loss, but you have created a beautiful space for her.

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kelihasablog on February 8, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

I love this idea! As a grandmother myself, I don’t know how you were all able to handle such a loss. I know it happens, but I just can’t imagine the pain you must have felt. I’ll keep Miss Olivia and all of her family in my prayers. I’m sure she loves her garden and is watching over her loved ones. (Sorry to be late in commenting, I’ve been with my mom for the last month or so, & my time is very limited online) ((Hugs)) and Blessings ~

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 8, 2013 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Keli, You have been such a blessing to me! You are always here supporting me and this blog and it is so appreciated! You have the most lovely uplifting words that touch the heart…thank you again my friend. I have been keeping your situation with mom in my prayers too. Tough stuff♥
  
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Brandee Shafer on February 8, 2013 at 3:04 am said:

I think your heart seems like a very beautiful place in which to live.

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cbuxton03 on February 7, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:

This pairs beautifully with Emily’s link up about belief – what a beautiful memorial garden and testament to your faith after such a trial. May God continue to bless you and your family.

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Abigail @ Rosy Hill on February 5, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:

I cannot begin to comprehend the pain you must have gone through at losing your beautiful granddaughter. The garden is a wonderful way to remember her and I am so happy that you have Little Man to bring joy and laughter. Abigail x

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 5, 2013 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you SO much Abigail…means alot to me!
  
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Amy on February 5, 2013 at 5:56 pm said:

I’m in tears to read your beautiful memorial of Olivia… The little Memorial Garden is lovely.

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Rebecca Cooper on February 5, 2013 at 12:08 am said:

What a special place this will be for your family! beautiful photos. 🙂

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schoolbusdriver401 on February 4, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

What a lovely memorial… I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #68!

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Desktop Dreams on February 4, 2013 at 1:22 pm said:

So lovely to have such a beautiful memorial so sorry to hear of your loss.

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Michaela on February 4, 2013 at 10:08 am said:

oh, so much sadness 😦 the garden is beautiful!

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Trinity on February 3, 2013 at 10:20 pm said:

You all certainly made a beautiful garden. Praying for you and the family.

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klrs09 on February 3, 2013 at 8:27 pm said:

How very beautiful. My condolences, with smiles, for the loveliness with which you write of her.

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RH west on February 3, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:

A beautiful idea and a loving memorial, thinking of you and wishing you all peace 🙂

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Eileen on February 3, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:

I am so sorry for your loss! The memorial garden is so pretty. A lovely tribute! Stopping in from Simple Things Sunday, wishing you a happy day!

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Marcy L (@MarcyTooTimid) on February 3, 2013 at 2:21 pm said:

What a beautiful garden. I’m sorry for your loss.

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Colline on February 3, 2013 at 12:33 pm said:

What a beautiful way to keep the memory of her alive.

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Nina on February 3, 2013 at 9:27 am said:

Dear Laurie, I was not aware of this know this tragedy, I’m so sorry for your loss … Can not imagine the sorrow in hour family … Such a beautiful memorial!

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Linda R on February 2, 2013 at 10:40 pm said:

Your post today has me teary eyed. What a beautiful memorial you have for your sweet angel.. I just know she is looking down with a big smile on her face.

Great Big Hugs~

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Arlen Shahverdyan on February 2, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:

HI! 🙂 Thanks much for following my blog! Much appreciated! You have a unique blog here! Wish you all the best in all your future endeavours! Very-very nice blog! Congrats!

Sincerely,
Arlen

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LB on February 2, 2013 at 12:42 pm said:

Such a lovely garden and a beautiful tribute post. I work as a Women’t Health NP and have been in OB care for over 25 years. I have witnessed this too many times. A loss at term, with so many dreams and hearts broken … so very sorry for your family’s loss.

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Maxi on February 2, 2013 at 11:23 am said:

Stillborn at full-term, your loss is beyond words. Most especially for Olivia’s mother. May time ease the pain for all of you, as you find a path to deal with your suffering.
Blessings ~ Maxi

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Don on February 2, 2013 at 6:19 am said:

I’m so deeply sorry. How do we ever grasp how you and the family must feel? Just such a beautiful Memorial garden.

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rutheh on February 2, 2013 at 6:05 am said:

What a lovely tribute to a sweet baby girl. I came to your memorial via Francine.
I am sorry for your loss. Tending the garden must bring solace.

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Boomdeeadda on February 2, 2013 at 5:58 am said:

I’m so moved by your words and such a beautiful tribute. I can’t imagine anything more difficult. Sorry for your pain and loss of your little grand daughter.

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petit4chocolatier on February 2, 2013 at 2:28 am said:

One of the loveliest memorials I have ever read and seen. I am sorry for your loss.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on February 2, 2013 at 4:17 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kind words…
  
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greenlightlady on February 2, 2013 at 12:02 am said:

Laurie, I am so sorry that you did not get to spend more time with Olivia Mabel on this side of heaven. The death of a child/grandchild has got to be the hardest pain to go through. Your post is such a beautiful tribute to her. Hugs!

Blessings ~ Wendy

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Danielle Batog on February 1, 2013 at 10:29 pm said:

What a wonderful memorial! We have planted two trees in our backyard garden in memory of the dear ones who are no longer here with us. It really makes us feel so much closer.

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valentina on February 1, 2013 at 6:55 pm said:

I didn’t know about this either! So, sorry you went through this… still are. Lovely tribute, beautiful words, touching faith in our Lord! Little Olivia is with Him and there is no doubt in my mind you will see her again! Blessings from above!

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lmkazmierczak on February 1, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:

The handling of your loss shows the Holy Spirit at work….lovely that you chose to share this♥

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Naomikko on February 1, 2013 at 10:25 am said:

lovelyyyy

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ledrakenoir on February 1, 2013 at 7:51 am said:

Sorry for your lost – a beautiful tribute to your granddaughter. .

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Anyes - Far Away in the Sunshine on February 1, 2013 at 7:42 am said:

Such a lovely tribute to your grand-daughter. I am so sorry for your loss

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daily life impressions on February 1, 2013 at 6:09 am said:

This is such a lovely idea. I love the bench with the quote…..As we do not have a huge garden and weather is rather dry, I buy, whenever I go for a capucchino in the cafe inside the nursery, a pot plant which flowers and put it on the side board under Matthias photo (my son who died in May 2012 in a car crash). I am not so good at the names, but one of my posts http://dailylifeimpressions.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/quick-diy-or-how-to-decorate-old-ceramic-pots/ shows one of the plants
I am sorry for your loss, my first son died in 1988 only three days after birth (hyperplastic left heart syndrome) so I feel you in my heart.
Keep the faith. Lots of love
Claudia

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RoSy on February 1, 2013 at 4:05 am said:

Sorry to hear that. May your sweet little angel continue to rest in peace.
A beautiful memorial garden for her. {Hugs}

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LuAnn on February 1, 2013 at 3:55 am said:

A beautiful tribute to your granddaughter. My brother lost his daughter stillborn three weeks before she was due to be born. I have never seen such a small casket nor experienced such sorrow at a funeral.

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Beverly Richards on February 1, 2013 at 3:40 am said:

Dear Laurie

What a beautiful tribute to Olivia. You are so wonderful with your thoughts and putting them into such touching phrases. God Bless the memory of little Olivia.

We ladies really missed you tonite. It was a fabulous show. We laughed all nite. Hope you get to see it. It is showing until March 9. Thank you for coming up with the idea.

All the best to you and your family.

Sincerely Bev

Sent from my iPad

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Sherry Galey on February 1, 2013 at 2:01 am said:

A beautiful memorial to bring you peace when you remember Olivia…

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sarahlouisek on January 31, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:

What a beautiful way to commemorate your granddaughter. And the purple flowers — gorgeous. I am sorry for your loss, and glad you found a way to channel your grief into a lovely memorial that can bring your family some peace.

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fgassette on January 31, 2013 at 8:02 pm said:

A beautiful tribute to your granddaughter. Sorry for your lost.

BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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annie richards on January 31, 2013 at 7:20 pm said:

What a lovely memorial.
Love, Annie

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Kim at Picking Poppies on January 31, 2013 at 6:52 pm said:

What a heartbreak, so sorry for your loss – but I’m sure she is there watching over this wonderful garden you are planting!!

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Rosey on January 31, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:

I didn’t know about the little one, and I’m sorry to hear it.

The memorial is beautiful.

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Carol on January 31, 2013 at 4:52 pm said:

A testimony that love lives on.

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picket-patchreclaimedtreasures on January 31, 2013 at 4:34 pm said:

Very pretty garden. I remember your sorrow and think of you and your daughter often and pray for both of you. Like Little Man’s contraption, too.

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My Life Afterglow on January 31, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:

I’m so sorry for your loss. The garden is wonderful and a beautiful way to remember your precious Olivia.

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Anne Payne on January 31, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:

What a precious way to remember your beautiful girl! Our first granddaughter was born 4 months after our first born daughter, at age 28, went home to be with the Lord last May. She has brought us much joy during this last year of sorrow! Just holding her in my arms brings comfort. We are planning on planting a memorial garden this Spring in memory of our daughter, as well.

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Tiffany on January 31, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to remember her sweet soul. Blessings.

Tiffany

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Travel Spirit on January 31, 2013 at 3:48 pm said:

May her memory always be in your heart! (Hugs) ~Sherry~

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Kim Cunningham on January 31, 2013 at 3:46 pm said:

Oh Laurie! That breaks my heart. What a loss! Your faith is encouraging. What a lovely way to grieve and remember sweet Olivia. What hope to know you will see her again one day.

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Tamar Strauss-Benjamin on January 31, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:

So deeply sorry for your loss, but such a beautiful and special way to remember her.

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Nikitaland on January 31, 2013 at 3:28 pm said:

What a beautiful way to remember Olivia. I am so saddened to hear of your loss in your family, and although we don’t know why things like this happens, it does make you stronger and makes you hold onto your family a little bit longer. It is truly the hardest thing to deal with, a loss of a family member. I was holding my Father’s hand when he passed away, and that is something that I will never forget. Love you! Virtual Hugs!

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John on January 31, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

I didn’t know this. So sorry for your loss., may God bless you all each day. I believe that your little one is safe in Heaven by virtue of purity and innocence.

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Mary on January 31, 2013 at 2:48 pm said:

Bless your heart, this is such a sad story. The memorial garden is such a wonderful way to honor her memory and give your family a place to remember the little one.

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Green Door Hospitality on January 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm said:

The garden is lovely and a wonderful way to have a memorial of your granddaughter. So very sorry for your loss.
Kenley

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Jennifer on January 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm said:

Such a lovely memorial, so sorry for your loss.

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Amy Wagner on January 31, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

The garden and bench are really a great remberence of her.

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Photography Journal Blog on January 31, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

I’m sorry for your loss, the garden is lovely.

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ladyfi on January 31, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

Oh, so very very sorry for your loss. The garden is a lovely tribute to her.

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CookingAcrossTheGlobe.com on January 31, 2013 at 11:41 am said:

This is a very beautiful memorial. Sorry for your loss.

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elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod on January 31, 2013 at 11:09 am said:

I am so, so sorry to hear this. I can’t even put it into words. As a new grandmother I can only begin to imagine the pain you all felt! How horrible and terribly sad! I’m sure she is in heaven looking down and seeing everything you do for her!

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