Today marks the day that Brenna was born into heaven, 6 years ago. I can't believe it's been that long already. It's hard to imagine us having a 6 year old. My Mom, bless her heart, put a bunch of pink carnations on her headstone for us. Then, Mike met the kids and I at the park where we let 6 pink balloons go and fly up into the sky. Connor said that we were sending balloons up to heaven for Brenna's birthday party. Fall is always a special time of year for me. Each year that the smell of Fall comes a flood of memories come rushing in. I can remember so many things about October of 2003. Heavenly Father really took care of us and comforted us during that time. While the experience itself was tragic, awful, scary, and so sad, we came away from that experience with so many more wonderful things. First, knowing that we have a daughter who is in Heaven is such an amazing feeling! Beyond that, it helped Mike and I to come together. We struggled a lot during that time. However, I can tell you that we became a stronger couple and really learned to rely on one another. We felt the love of everyone around us so strongly. People stepped forward to help in anyway they could. It was almost as if we were in our own little world for a few weeks. We felt the love of our Heavenly Father stronger than we had ever felt it! I wish I could see Brenna, hold her, play with her, and see what she looks like. However, I have a strong peace of mind and heart because I know she's where she should be and is ok. As Connor gets older he's starting to ask more and more questions. Lately, he's been talking about Brenna quite a bit and how he wants to see her, she's in Heaven, and he has a sweet sister born before him. I love my family and I hope I live in a way that we can ALL be together someday. Until then, I love you, Brenna, with all my heart!!!! I'm so grateful you came into our life, for the short time you were with us.
Today marks the day that Brenna was born into heaven, 6 years ago. I can't believe it's been that long already. It's hard to imagine us having a 6 year old. My Mom, bless her heart, put a bunch of pink carnations on her headstone for us. Then, Mike met the kids and I at the park where we let 6 pink balloons go and fly up into the sky. Connor said that we were sending balloons up to heaven for Brenna's birthday party. Fall is always a special time of year for me. Each year that the smell of Fall comes a flood of memories come rushing in. I can remember so many things about October of 2003. Heavenly Father really took care of us and comforted us during that time. While the experience itself was tragic, awful, scary, and so sad, we came away from that experience with so many more wonderful things. First, knowing that we have a daughter who is in Heaven is such an amazing feeling! Beyond that, it helped Mike and I to come together. We struggled a lot during that time. However, I can tell you that we became a stronger couple and really learned to rely on one another. We felt the love of everyone around us so strongly. People stepped forward to help in anyway they could. It was almost as if we were in our own little world for a few weeks. We felt the love of our Heavenly Father stronger than we had ever felt it! I wish I could see Brenna, hold her, play with her, and see what she looks like. However, I have a strong peace of mind and heart because I know she's where she should be and is ok. As Connor gets older he's starting to ask more and more questions. Lately, he's been talking about Brenna quite a bit and how he wants to see her, she's in Heaven, and he has a sweet sister born before him. I love my family and I hope I live in a way that we can ALL be together someday. Until then, I love you, Brenna, with all my heart!!!! I'm so grateful you came into our life, for the short time you were with us.
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Happy 6th Angelversary sweet Brenna. Thank you for sharing this with us. I know that Brenna and Preslie are where they are suppose to be, I hope that those two are great friends on the other side. You are in my thoughts today Laura!
What a sweet post Laura. I didn't know that you had been through this difficult experience. I am so grateful you relied on your testimony to carry you through. In this wicked world it must bring you comfort to know she is in a safe place just waiting for you. Thanks for sharing your testimony!
This made me cry! I never knew you went through this. I can't imagine! You are so strong Laura! I admire you so much! Just remember that you will be with her again someday. Sending my love...
Thank you so much for sharing this year after year. You have been such an amazing strength to so many people. We love you guys!
Love you lots!
What a touching post. I don't think I knew you went through this either. My sister & brother-in-law lost their first baby boy just over a year ago and it was one of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had to be a part of it! I think what you do every year to remember Brenna is really neat! The gospel is such a blessing!
Laura, what a touching post to read. What a neat way to remember Brenna every year with your kids so they can remember her too! I can't imagine going through that and I think you are so strong. What a blessing the gospel is and to know that families can be together forever!
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