Happy birthday Hannah! It doesn’t seem possible that this is the third birthday we’ve had to celebrate without you here. I can still vividly remember the day you joined our family and instantly changed everything.
My daddy heart grew so much as your tiny hand grasped onto my finger for the first time. Those days we had with you in the NICU were so special. So was the time when we finally could bring you home and the boys could meet and hold their baby sissy.
It’s been hard not having you with us. It’s hard knowing that our family can never be complete on this side of heaven. It’s hard to miss so many of the milestones you would have had. It’s just hard. But even though it’s hard, we are still so thankful for you and for the time we had with you. You have made our lives so much richer and you have touched so many people that never even met you.
I don’t know how birthdays work in heaven but I hope that you know today (and every day) how special you are to so many people. I’m sorry I couldn’t bring flowers to your grave today…we’re kinda snowed in here in Virginia. I promise I’ll make it up to you.
Daddy loves you. He always will. Happy birthday princess!
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Delores Thomas
Jan, 24, 2016Dear Aaron and family, I cannot begin to imagine the pain a parent suffers at the loss of a child. In fact I have a friend who has allowed that loss to break apart their family, but please know you touch our hearts with your words and pictures. Prayers!
Kendra Mushrush
Jan, 24, 2016Dear Aaron and Stephanie,
We don’t know each other but I think of you and your sweet princess often. Wishing Hannah a beautiful birthday with in Heaven with our Savior! I am in constant awe of your faith and strength – your family has touched my life deeply. Please know how sorry I am for your loss and how very special your little girl is!