Riley Day 2008
July 1st marked 6 years since we lost Riley May. Each year we celebrate her little life by releasing balloons. This year we headed to the park with our balloons and found a quiet spot to release them. We had a special time together thinking about her and enjoying the children that God gave us to hold here on earth.
posted by Erin at 9:28 AM
6 Comments:
What beautiful pictures, Erin! Thank you for sharing this special moment with us. Chad, way to go for getting a terrific one of Erin and the kids too. We love you all so much and could not be more proud of you!
Granna
Gerlts, you are a special family and we love you so much!
We love you all so much...and we cry and smile along with you all each time we think of Riley May. What a special tradition you have made.
Loved your pictures and sharing this special time with you. What a special way to celebrate Riley May. Her memory lives on in all our hearts.
Love you,
Sandra Y.
2 comments for you...
1 for your last post - I heart Anna Kate! I can't wait to squeeze her soon.
And for this one - I remember crying with you the first time you showed me Riley pictures, and visiting her grave with you, and just talking about it with you so much. My heart aches with you. And God remains so good. You honor Him with how you talk about it. With how you trust and love Him. And I know He uses you to comfort others who grieve. To pray like only those who know this pain can pray.
So, keep trusting, praying for others, comforting others with the comfort you have received, and keep remembering your sweet girl.
And as you remember her, my faith is stirred in hope of a God whose ways are so utterly different than ours, but who is wise and good.
Erin - I just stumbled across your blog, and would love to get in contact! I'm adopting a beautiful 7-year-old who is deaf. If you get a chance, please send me an e-mail! Have a blessed day - Sandi SBLESL@aol.com Blog: Debora-adoptionadventure.blogspot.com
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