Today was a bittersweet day for our family for it would have been Cameron’s 11th birthday. We have dreaded this day for months, not knowing how or what to do for the day he looked forward to so much. To celebrate or not to celebrate? Letting the day his wonderful little soul came into our life come and go and not acknowledge it seemed wrong. But celebrating did too. I guess this is just the reality so many families like ours face after losing a child. But this morning, EJ came up with a brilliant idea. While at Target a few weeks ago, we picked up the new 2012 red Hot Wheels Ferrari…it would have been a Cam favorite for sure. We attached a note.
Added a bunch of balloons. And then the three of us went to the church, held the strings together, and then released them into the clouds.
Tears flowed as I watched the balloons float away.
Such sadness and yet such joy. Despite the pain of the past few years, I have been given such a wonderful family. 11 years ago today, I had no idea what we would have to endure with the little 6lb, 7oz baby in our arms. But even if I had to do it over again, I would just to have the opportunity to be his mommy! Love you and miss you more than words can say sweet Cam and cannot wait to meet you at the feet of Jesus one day.
3 comments:
I am so grateful that I had the priviledge to know Cameron and that I continue to be blessed by your family's testimony. What a great way to celebrate Cameron!
-Jennifer M
that was a brilliant idea, i love love love it and just know that cameron was smiling down at those balloons floating by... thanks for the post leann
This is just such a beautiful way to celebrate Cameron and his wonderful family.
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