The “Other Anniversary”…
We all have them.
The day the doctor told you there was no heart beat.
The day you took her off life support.
The day you found your baby not breathing.
The day you thought your world ended.
Your baby’s angel day. Your baby’s death day. That “other anniversary.”
Today, is that day for our family that our little grand-angel went home in heaven to be with Jesus.
This marks the fifth anniversary and we miss her no less.
Every year, we try to do something in remembrance of her, we made a donation for flowers to be put on the alter in our church this Sunday.
Olivia Mabel…Grammie can’t wait to see you up in heaven someday!
NO matter how hard life can become…you have to remember the blessings you DO HAVE!
He is one of them…Olivia’s Little Brother…”Little Man.”
Grapefruit is in season down here in Texas…what a delightful citrus time.
His red hat being framed by the leaves with the Cardinals logo…is just too cute.
He was not feeling the best when I took these pictures, the reason for no smiles.
Not every moment can be a joyous occasion as in the example of today.
I hope you will read this link and Don’t waste a moment!!
Take count of your blessings my friends.
Laurie
XXOO
Pride in Photos 
Oh, Laurie! Here again, and then gone… I know you treasure what you do have in life, hon. Hugs to you all 🙂
This brought tears to my eyes… 😦
Thank you for sharing such beauty even during sad times.
May little Olivia continue to rest in peace. And – my her spirit live forever in your hearts. I’m sure she spends a lot of time with her brother – watching over him too.
{Hugs}
I am so not a fan of grapefruit. But – seeing these photos makes me want to try them again & see if my taste buds think differently. 🙂
I’ve written three responses and deleted them all because they just didn’t seem sufficient. Bottom line, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
…. I can’t ‘like’ this ….
“Not a Day Goes By” God bless you all!
So sorry for your loss. Such a sad but beautiful post, Laurie. Blessings to you and yours.
Yes, we must always count our blessings. Great message from such a sad memory.
Sorry for your families loss of your little angel! Gone but never forgotten!! I’m so glad you have little man in your lives! Hugz always! Lisa and Bear
{{{{{Virtual Hug}}}}}}}. May the peace of God be with you and yours
A big hug for you my friend, I cannot begin to imagine that ache in your hearts. (a big yippee cause little man is wearing my home town teams hat!!!!)
Oh Laurie, there’s a big lump in my throat. I’m so very sorry to hear this but what a wonderful message for all of us…we definitely need to count our blessings and not waste a moment. Hugs to you.
Oh gosh – so sorry for your loss. And lovely shots of the little guy!
you know, Laurie, I’ve thought of your little granddaughter.
5 years … thoughts are with you.
So sorry my friend! Big Hugs to you and your family! Your little man is too cute!
Sad Anniversary. Sorry!
Peace to all … and cheers to also focusing on the joys. … Ruby red grapefruits from Texas are the favorites in this Ohio household!
Blessings and hugs.
This post made me teary-eyed. Thanks Laurie!
I am sorry to hear your loss. That must really difficult time for everyone.
My heart actually breaks reading this! I can’t begin to imagine the depth of your pain!
Very touching, Laurie!
❤
Such a sad post but wonderful words celebrating her. Prayers for your family.
so sorry Laurie, we have a baby angel day too, very tough~
oh, so sorry to hear this!
Oh, hugs and empathy! Your philosophy is wonderful. Prayers today for your family~
I’m so sorry for your loss, Laurie – you write this so well. Wonderful photos of Little Man.
A heartfelt reminder that we must count our blessings. I’m thinking of your family and you.
I am really sorry for your loss. So sad…and so touching post…makes us stop and think about our precious people and the moments we are blessed to share with them every day…
The photos of “Little Man” are beautiful and very, very special. Hugs, Ese
So sorry about your family’s loss Laurie! So very sad. 😦 it’s sweet you celebrate the “anniversary”. And you are so right we need to count our blessings. Such wonderful photos! 🙂
My thoughts, my heart, my contemplations are with Olivia and with you Laurie.May she rest in peace, in a place full of angels like herself. W
Thank you for this profoundly life- affirming post. A precious life!
so touching…
Oh .. that’s very sad. What a nice grandson.
Will be thinking of you today and I feel for your loss, Laurie. Love the pictures of the little man ♥
So sad, really am sorry for your loss…
And still: I admire your way to put it and I think the link had obe of the most important messages in life. To wake up and think over what really are the things that matters.
Thank you for sharing.
So sorry for your loss – may you be comforted by the memories!
So sorry Laurie – will be thinking of you and your family today.
Beautifully put, Laurie. Thinking of all of you. Love,Annie
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I am so sorry for your loss and the grief. I cannot imagine. I read something the other day from a man who had lost his son unexpectedly, talking about how people would tell him that it was time he got closure. He wrote: “People close on houses, not on the death of a child.”
May He comfort you this day and always until you see your little grand daughter again, perfect in every way…in glory above!
Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing photos of your adorable grandson.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss Laurie. My baby brother has one of those anniversaries, as he lost a baby daughter seven years ago. Thanks so much for the link.