We had a very special moment on Friday in which we were able to dress Jeremiah for burial. While it was hard, it was a necessary and very healing experience for me. We dressed him in the blessing outfit that I crocheted for him. We thought it very fitting that they would be the clothes he was buried in. A quilt (my first ever quilt) that I had made for him was placed in the casket with him.
Today we laid our little boy to rest at Fairfax Memorial Park. We were joined by our family and held a small graveside service officiated by our Bishop. My sister, Linda, sang a beautiful song and Ken dedicated Jeremiah's resting place. It is a beautiful spot under a tree in a section called the "Garden of Angels." Many others had hung wind chimes in the tree and it provided a beautiful backdrop for the service. After the service, we all returned to my sister Pam's house where we had a nice luncheon that was provided by generous members of our ward. There was a ton of delicious food.
We have been greatly blessed in this difficult and trying time in our lives. We have been blessed by the love of our Savior. We have been blessed by the love of our families. And we have been blessed by the love and generosity of our friends. We could never express enough thanks for all the love, help, and support that we have received over the past week and I know will continue to receive.
11 comments:
He is beautiful Tammy. Your faith is inspiring. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of you a lot and will remember you in my prayers.
Beautifully said and he was dressed in a beautiful outfit. You and Ken are wonderful example.
Glad you have such wonderful support - I will continue to keep you & your family in my prayers. I think it's a wonderful touch that you used the outfit & quilt that you made for him, that's definitely special.
Thank you for sharing this with us Tammy. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss but so grateful like you for the knowledge of the gospel and how I know you'll be reunited with your son someday. Thinking of you often.
So sorry Tammy. He was just beautiful...
Oh wow.. Tammy i still don't know what to say. He is absolutely beautiful and this is just heartbreaking but yet amazing as well if that makes sense. We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of all of you guys all the time. If there is anything that we can do to for you or to help you.. please don't hesitate to ask. Love ya.. Sharon, Shaun, Keller & Kenzie. xoxo
I know it was a hard thing to share and write about. Know that we are thinking of you and your family and this time and praying for your quick recovery.
He is a beautiful boy. I wish we were closer, to have been there. Hugs around from all of us. We have you in our thoughts & prayers as always. Love you so much.
That was beautiful and sweet. Even his funeral was full of symbols of love.
tearjerker indeed. He looks so beautiful and so alive... So much like any other baby. I am happy you have a picture. And the outfit is so nice. He has the most loving parents...I wish we were closer to be with you - although I would be probably bawling the whole time rather then be a comfort to you. We love you.
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