tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post5356424711037725989..comments2023-11-16T07:27:50.279-05:00Comments on Caring for Carleigh: Remembering at ChristmasHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-45245384885585943562009-12-07T18:05:10.404-05:002009-12-07T18:05:10.404-05:00So many special ways to honor your angels this yea...So many special ways to honor your angels this year, Carleigh. I think it's so neat you will be sending out a special postcard in memory of Carleigh this year. We skipped the family photo this year too, but haven't decided yet if we will be sending out a letter. It feels like a lot to take on right now. I love your bare butt ornament! So cute. I really like your idea of the special tree for Jordan and Carleigh. We are doing a small tree for Eliana this year too. I hope you feel so much comfort and peace from God as you remember his Son, and your children in heaven this Christmas!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320707743180915368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-48983676499638128402009-12-06T10:28:42.454-05:002009-12-06T10:28:42.454-05:00What a heart of love you have! In the midst of yo...What a heart of love you have! In the midst of your pain and loss of Carleigh you reach out to others. You honor your daughter by helping others. <br /><br />May the Lord bless you and comfort you during this first Christmas without Carleigh. And I pray that knowing Carleigh is with Jesus will provide comfort.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-59259522659801826922009-12-05T16:14:52.504-05:002009-12-05T16:14:52.504-05:00I'm sure last year was difficult getting the n...I'm sure last year was difficult getting the news, but I'm glad you also have some wonderful memories with her. I wish you could return this year to make your first Christmas without her a little easier. I think the ornaments are beautiful and it's wonderful what you have done in Carleigh's and Jordan's names.<br />I hope you have peace & comfort this Christmas!Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286068404893748428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-71059595551243009852009-12-04T08:17:09.618-05:002009-12-04T08:17:09.618-05:00You are a wonderful momma! *hugs*You are a wonderful momma! *hugs*Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830855833617245521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-49257350600667292202009-12-04T02:52:57.179-05:002009-12-04T02:52:57.179-05:00What a wonderful post and what great things to do ...What a wonderful post and what great things to do to honor your children.<br />I wish to you could be Hawaii for Christmas again. I'm glad to hear you are doing well with Christmas so far. Praying for you so much.<br />The ornaments are so beautiful. <br />Thanx for sharing<br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698815527301107339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-79892435639525362102009-12-03T23:53:09.121-05:002009-12-03T23:53:09.121-05:00I love the Angel tree Idea. I put up my christmas ...I love the Angel tree Idea. I put up my christmas tree last night and tonight, and I noticed..when it was finished; most of the ortaments are Jaydens or in memory of him. I have grandsons 1st christmas ( a litrle blonde boy wearing a crown ) and then a photoframe of Babys 1st Christmas with Jayden and the fireman Santa; both from 2007. since he died the 5th of December 2008, I also have an ortament my aunt had already purchased a hallamark collection little dog with blocks saying babys second christmas. then I have 11 other little star ortaments my mom bought me before Thanksgiving. Its fake because we couldn't afford a real one this year, but I got blue lights (which remind me of Jayden of course) so I was totally excited about the lights. But really; I am astonished that my whole tree seems to be tribute to my son. And it was all on accident! :)<br /><br />You tree is beautfiul, and it is so awesome you are making the contributions you in memory of your children; how wonderful! You are such an amazing, strong woman Holly.♥ Ali ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/12050599423185795846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-47430561547623530602009-12-03T23:29:37.843-05:002009-12-03T23:29:37.843-05:00what a lovely way to remember and honor you babies...what a lovely way to remember and honor you babies. and the ornaments are very prettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-84292848536416448422009-12-03T23:20:11.032-05:002009-12-03T23:20:11.032-05:00You are just beautiful...and you bless me in so ma...You are just beautiful...and you bless me in so many ways. Do you know that? Not just me...but so many people. I am with Trisha...Christmas in Hawaii sounds pretty good! =)<br /><br />I love the ornaments you shared to remember sweet Carleigh and Baby Jordan. They are precious! The bare bottom angel made me smile! You always honor the lives of your children in such special ways...and your heart is so generous. God's love and compassion just shines through you, Holly. And, I am grateful to call your friend.<br /><br />May God continue to comfort and carry you, covering you with His grace, and filling you with His peace this Christmas and in the coming year...<br /><br />Remembering Carleigh and Jordan with you...<br /><br />Much Love,<br />KellyKelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-87654147446118316722009-12-03T21:55:59.397-05:002009-12-03T21:55:59.397-05:00I am getting my tree tomorrow for my memorials and...I am getting my tree tomorrow for my memorials and cant wait to get it up. Like you, my dear daughter, I wish we were in Hawaii every Christmas. To me it is the second paradise, with Heaven being the first and their is nothing like it to be there and feel it. Guess I need to play Hawaiian music and feel it this year. Dear Lord, Help us to remember the reason for the season this year and to help our hearts heal, to move with gentleness through the journey. Keep Jordan and Carleigh close so they can hear us whisper our "I Love You" to them and know how much we miss them. Thank you for taking such good care of our babies for us. AmenMom Putnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18025416243046851236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-35787791558421626212009-12-03T21:12:34.103-05:002009-12-03T21:12:34.103-05:00I like what your doing in honor of your children t...I like what your doing in honor of your children too. It's a great idea. My post was kind of sad....ok, it was really sad. I just don't feel all happy right now, so I just cannot pretend to be. I do for the "world," but when I'm on my blog I like to be as truthful as possible. It's nice to have you all as friends. It's very special to me.<br /><br />Love,<br />JennyJennifer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619769165667422761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-33313874967206115532009-12-03T20:39:45.853-05:002009-12-03T20:39:45.853-05:00Holly, those ornaments are beautiful, and Carleigh...Holly, those ornaments are beautiful, and Carleigh's is just perfect! I think it is sweet what you are doing in your childrens' names this Christmas season. That gives me some ideas. I have been wondering what to do, I want to do something different. <br /><br />Beautiful post.<br />xoFranchescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362049658761399255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-61439745048043028292009-12-03T18:50:20.103-05:002009-12-03T18:50:20.103-05:00If you go to Hawaii will you take me with you? I l...If you go to Hawaii will you take me with you? I love the ornaments you have for your girls - they are so special. I especially love the one your mom gave you - I love family ornaments. <br /><br />What a great idea with the donations - John and I tossed that idea around, but I love all that you're doing!<br /><br />Thank you for always sharing your story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063286199824069226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-6230698291111647532009-12-03T18:25:21.692-05:002009-12-03T18:25:21.692-05:00Holly, I can totallly understand the wanting to be...Holly, I can totallly understand the wanting to be where you were with Carleigh last year (in Hawaii) for Christmas. I'm sorry you can't make that happen.<br /><br />You're doing some beautiful things to honor your children. Thanks for sharing with us. (Those ornaments are gorgeous).Kathryn @ Expectant Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629955139973507828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142944844041536061.post-4497604432842421362009-12-03T18:22:26.956-05:002009-12-03T18:22:26.956-05:00I absolutely love what you are doing to honor your...I absolutely love what you are doing to honor your children. I think that it's great that you make donations in their name and give them their own tree. I admire you greatly.<br /><br />I'm still struggling with the right thing to do to honor Nate. It's a fine line to remember him and yet still remain joyful for my other kids. I tend to do one thing or the other. I hope that one day I can get to the place that my heart doesn't get ripped out of my chest when I think of him. <br /><br />PS - I wish that I was in Hawaii for Christmas too!!!Trisha Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426915708825675793noreply@blogger.com