Dearest Hannah Grace,
My Little Gracie,
Only ten days old today. And yet, I’m forced to say goodbye. Even though I know that it’s only goodbye for now, for a season, and I will see you again someday, it doesn’t ease the pain I feel in this moment. I miss you already, my dear, and it grieves me to no end to think that I can’t go see you tomorrow. Or the day after. Or ever again, here on this earth. Today is the last time I can watch you stretch your beautiful, long arms and legs, and wriggle your cute miniature-sized fingers and toes. You are so beautiful, my little sweetheart, Hannah.
My precious niece, you have taught me so much in the short time that I’ve known you. I will never be the same. Because of you, I’ve seen firsthand the spectacular work of an amazing God, and will forever remain convinced that life was created with a plan and purpose, by a loving Father God. You have shown me how precious the gift of life is. You have given me a new perspective on what’s really important during this time here on earth. God has used your tiny life, which is such a wonderful blessing, to touch my life. And for that I am so incredibly thankful.
Darling little Hannah, you have been in my thoughts all day, and I’ve found myself more than once wondering “why?”… I will always long to hear your voice, to look into your beautiful eyes, to feel your hand in mine, to watch you run up to your mommy and daddy, to feel your arms wrap around me, and mine around you, in a sweet embrace… I guess we will have to wait until Heaven, dear one.
So, my lovely Hannah Grace, as I am unable to find any more words to express what you mean to me and how you have impacted my life, know always that you will forever remain in my heart. I love you.
And with your final heartbeat, kiss the world goodbye
Go in peace, and laugh on Glory side
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and Live
I’m really sorry Kala. I’m sure Hannah would have loved to meet you too!
Kala,
Our prayers are with you and your family – we are so sorry
for your loss. I know Jesus has her cradled in His arms at
this very moment!
With love,
The Taylors
I am…so sorry. What a pitiful word at a time like this. My heart would speak of so much more, but the mind gets in the way.
Just, let the change this brings in you be for the good and beautiful in your life. That’s all I’ve learned about dealing with death. It will change you, but you still have a say in how that change comes about.
She was . . . well, I guess pretty doesn’t cut it. I’m glad you got to see her, and that she was so stubborn as to hold on for ten days . . . what a hero. I wish I could have seen her in person. But she is with Jesus now, and he will cradle her and care for her. I’ll pray for you.
Do not lose heart, though for now you part.
In heaven she you’ll meet again.
So sweetly sing of Hannah’s ten-day part
In life’s play. We share your pain.
My heart pierced with a dart; but in time the sun shines
Through the rain.
Kala,
You reveal your heart and love for Hannah so beautifully in your words. I am so proud of you for walking through this difficult time with your arms wide open to help wherever needed, to listen, pray and hug … especially Chris and Alyssa! I know that God is and will continue to use you while you are here with them as they work through their pain.
Your smile brightens up our day and our hearts! Your laugh is infectious and blesses us with joy. Your tears that you have shed along side us all have drawn us all closer.
You are beautiful inside and out and I love you very much!!