memories.....

We love you Leanne!

5 1/2 months ago we lost our little angel. As I think about her, I miss feeling her kick, or move around in my tummy. I miss knowing that she isn't there sleeping in her bed, her first smile, waking us up during the night, her first words, taking her first step, at times I feel that we missed out being parents. But then I realize that we are still parents, she may not be here with us now but we can have the chance to be with here in heaven someday. Today as we were driving to the cemetary to put some flowers at her grave. Erich and I were talking about her, we are so blessed. We were both told in our blessings, that she was so precious to be here on earth. We feel blessed to know that Heavenly Father wanted to keep her with him, she has alot of work to do. I think about the story of Mary and she was told that she was going to give birth to a precious baby who would be Jesus. I am in Awe knowing that Leanne Marie was a precious little baby born to us but was sent back to live with Heavenly Father again. We have so many memories, the nurses at St. Mary's gave us a memory box of pictures of her which were so beautifully taken, a little clip of her hair, bracelet, outfit that they dressed her in, blanket, footprints and the most precious was her hand and feet molds that they gave to us. They are so tiny and beautiful! We had a small family viewing, for her memorial service we invited close friends from our jobs, family and ward friends. Her memorial service was so beautiful. Erich's sisters sang "Each life that touches ours for good". Two of our close friends from church spoke, they did a wonderful job, they knew all the right things to say. As the days and months go by, I know that it is supposed to get easier, but it's hard at times too. I know that we will never forget her and we will always have her in our hearts. I am so grateful that we have the gospel in our lives. I am so grateful for our temple marriage that we can be together for eternity and Leanne is sealed to us.