Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The party heard 'round the world...

What a 1st birthday party our girl had! This past week has been emotionally draining...I have wept and longed for my baby girl more this week than since losing her. BUT...I thank you for giving me a reason to smile...knowing her life was celebrated all across this beautiful country! I have put together a montage of the precious photos you have shared with our family. I have yet to upload our own family pictures (Go ahead and call me lazy! We did head out of town for a few days and I have been avoiding anything that causes my mind to think lately.) but I will work on those tonight for you all to see also! Annabelle's birthday was beautiful...thank you for sharing it with us and with your own children!

Blessing upon blessing to you for the gifts you given us~ Rebecca

10 comments:

The Simmons Family said...

Rebecca...

I can't imagine how tough this week has been. I totally forgot to email you the pics that we took. We sent some balloons to heaven on Saturday at Owen's birthday Party for Annabelle and had a special pink slice of cake for her on their actual birthday. Then Owen tossed the whole cake on the floor (sorry Annabelle, it's what boys do).

I'm glad you had a good celebration. I pray for you all everyday!

Hugs,
Andrea

Anonymous said...

Rebecca,

Thanks for sharing the "party heard 'round the world" with us. We so enjoyed making cupcakes and sending balloons off to heaven.

Sorry we missed you on 7C last week.
Ann said you and Scott had just left.
You are amazing and are doing such a wonderful job with Annabelle's ministry.

God loves you and so do we.....

The Tompkins

Anonymous said...

Oh sweetie I just crued my way through that. What a amazing testimony that is to Annabelle and to you for keeping her alive through all of us.

I'm praying for you.

Amanda-The Family News! said...

We are so blessed to be a part of the birthday celebration for Annabelle. I thought of you all often all day. I wish you could have heard Avery saying 'happy birthday annabelle' - he had THE biggest smile on his face too - just beaming with pride!
Love you much - Amanda

Johanna said...

What a party she had! She is such a sweet celebrated little girl!! We had such a special time that day. :)

We love you!

Johann

aimee gillespie said...

Thank you so much for letting us be a part of her special day. What a wonderful celebration!

Aimee & Hannah Gillespie

Erica May said...

What a beautiful video!! Thank you for letting us share that day with you all!! We love you very much! I wanted to also let you know Shirley is having her baby tonight or tomorrow so I will keep you posted!

God Bless!
Erica, Donnie and Emerson

RHONDA said...

YOU THANK US ..BUT REBECCA..WE THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL WITH US AND FOR THE WONDERFUL MINISTRY YOU HAVE IN HONOR OF HER MEMORY AND FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OTHER CHD KIDS..YOU ARE A BLESSING! I KNOW ANNABELLE IS SO PROUD OF HER MOMMY! PRAYING FOR YOU AND CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU ONE DAY. GOD BLESS!

Evie's Story said...

What a precious celebrated little girl ~ in heaven and on earth! Know we were celebrating too and love your little angel! So, so amazing to see the balloons and cupcakes around the globe. Can you imagine from heaven what it was like to see balloons ascending from dots on the map? How cool!

Praying comfort for you in these difficult days even as the memories flood your heart. Lets talk soon ~ love you!

MMS said...

We said many prayers for you that day and were so blessed to be able to celebrate your sweet girl!!!!