Today our family went to the funeral home. I dressed Lilly and my daughter T. did her hair. I put a vintage christening gown on Lilly that I had gotten in a consignment store quite awhile back. It fit wonderfully! A slip, gown, and over-jacket. I put on a soft cloth diaper. (I know she doesn't need it but it just seemed right!) And a lace diaper cover. Her lace "church socks" and her knitted black Mary Janes. T. put Lilly's hair up in a band and then clipped on her pink bow. I put on Lilly's birthday bracelet (red, blue, white pearls, and silver). And finally a new necklace that I had gotten her for Christmas. It is a pearl, a cross, and an "L" on a silver chain. Beautiful.
I bought Lilly the necklace from a dear woman I know who is pregnant with a boy with Trisomy 18. He is due New Years Day. Please pray for this family and sweet baby. You can buy beautiful handmade jewelry from her at: sixsistersbeadworks.etsy.com(See an upclose of this necklace in today's last photo.)
I was so proud of T. for being able to fix Lilly's hair. What a brave, strong girl!
After I laid Lilly in her beautiful white coffin, my husband carried Lilly into the room where the viewing will be held tomorrow.
We all gave Lilly kisses.
We decorated the room with photos of Lilly. Yesterday we made a big collage on a posterboard and wrote Lilly notes. It was so theraputic.
We continue to be so thankful for all the blog comments, the e-mails, the phone calls, and the visits. It is all very encouraging.
This morning our pastor came over and we worked out the order of the service for Monday. Our pastor and my husband will be speakers. I want to speak too, but I am going to speak at graveside.Speaking of the burial, the time for that has changed from 4:00 to 3:30. We will have directions to the cemetery at the service Monday morning. Please know that we don't want anyone to feel obliged to make the 2 hour drive to the burial. Do what is right for you and your family.
We continue miss Lilly terribly yet all smile as we imagine her in heaven and how she's so perfect and happy. It's so exciting to talk about! A place where:
We continue miss Lilly terribly yet all smile as we imagine her in heaven and how she's so perfect and happy. It's so exciting to talk about! A place where:"‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, . . ." Revelation 21:4
I´m so sorry for your loss. Little Lily is in heaven now... Caro (from Germany)
ReplyDeleteYou girls did a wonderful job dressing Lilly's little body up. I've never seen her look more beautiful! Tabby, I LOVE her hair. I love that her little "sticks" are all divided.
ReplyDeleteGod is not wiping away my tears now.
I am so glad he has given you all the strength to take care of Lilly in such a loving and beautiful way. "LOVE NEVER FAILS".
We Love you all so much and will be with you tomorrow.
Shisshy
Continuing to think of you all; sending many hugs and prayers! Lilly looks beautiful and so perfect! May God continue to wrap you in love and comfort! Cindy
ReplyDeleteI have been reading about Lilly for quite some time now and was shocked to read your post the other day. My heart is breaking for you and your family. I have cried and prayed for your family every night since Lilly's passing and I will continue to pray fro your family. You are a wonderful mom!
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ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you, T. Crying with you and still praying.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lilly looks so beautiful! Continuing to rejoice that she is in the arms of her Savior!!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo collage, and big sister did a great job with her hair. Lilly looks beautiful as always. Thank you for including us in all of this; you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI've been following Lilly on your blog for a long time now, and am so saddened by her passing. So many prayers were answered along the way, unfortunately the one our hearts hoped for the most, our infinite God chose to answer in a different way than what we in our finite wisdom would have wanted. May He continue to grant you a deep peace and a strong love for each other in this very difficult time.
ReplyDeletemy dear granddaughter T,
ReplyDeleteyou are the most amazing young lady i've ever known. as i watched you hold lilly thursday night after she passed away, kiss and love her...my heart was forever engraved with that scene. you have a strength that very few adults have. God has given you gifts and talents that lilly has refined. i will be praying that you will continue to use your gifts to glorify Him and to grow in grace, compassion, and love for others.
and as i like to tell you and all my other precious grandchildren, "I love you all the way up to God and back!"
T. you are so special!
love,
mah mah
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers goes always with Lilly. She is very adorable and beautiful. Our deepest sympathy and we admired T for being a loving sister.
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Sam & Aurora
I have been so blessed by keeping up with your blog and being able to pray for your family. I rejoice and mourn with you in your loss. I will continue to pray for your family during this time. May God bless your family this Christmas with all the wonderful memories of precious Lilly. Debora Robinson
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ReplyDeleteLilly's homegoing has had an impact on all of my family. We remain humbled at your grace and courage. Although I wish the circumstances were different, I look forward to meeting you and telling you in person that you are a remarkable mama.
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Cindy
xxoo
ReplyDeleteLisa;
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue for you and your family. You have been amazing, wonderful parents and have
given so much love and care to baby Lilly. Her little body has been made complete now and by faith in Gods' word, she is resting in a place of comfort.
Continue to lean upon the Lord for your strength.
We will be praying for you now and the days ahead.
Love,
Don and Sonia Brady
No words can express the sorrow I felt when hearing of your loss, but at the same time there was peace knowing she has gone home to her Father. Your pain at her loss will be unbearable at times, but please know you are not alone. Sending your family my prayers and condolences during this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteAngela, Mom to Angel Grace May
Sorry for your LOSS! I couldn't amagine the pain your family is in at this time. Take comfort she is in a better place and there is no more pain for her. And she will always be in your hearts and one day you will be renunited with her in the Kingdom Of HEAVEN!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThough this post had to be difficult to write, thank you for sharing the pictures. They are very special for those of us who cannot attend the services. Your strength amazes me.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all.
Crystal
Praying for divine comfort...
ReplyDeleteGarry, Amy, & Garrett Walker
Oh how I am so heartbroken for all of you. Baby Lilly was also part of our family for a long time. Justin was one of her prayer warriors. When Justin was 5 he said his first very public prayer at church camp. It was in June and Lilly had not been born yet. His prayer was simple and to the point, " Dear God, Thank you for this food, and please heal baby Lilly, In Jesus name Amen. I will always be grateful to Lilly for she was who first introduced Justin to the power of prayer. Lilly has been a name mentioned very often in our home. We started praying for her while you were still pregnant. We have been on our knees holding hands and approaching our Father's throne many many times on behalf of Lilly. We have a deeper faith, a bigger hope, and a whole lot more love because of the way God has shown his Glory through her. What a blessing Lilly has been to our family. This has been a prayer filled journey we will never forget. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of Lilly's life. It has been a Joy! We will continue to pray for your family in this most difficult time. May your precious memories bring you warmth and Love until you can be with Lilly again. May God shower you all with Love, and wrap you in comfort and give you the peace that only comes from him. Love you all
ReplyDeleteSally Hammett and Family
You all have been so much on my mind all weekend. I know God will give you the strength to get through this, and you are all a testament to Him with your continuing stories of Lilly. My prayers continue for you all.
ReplyDeleteI visited at a church where there were people who know and love you and your family. They spoke about Lilly often and prayed for her. I was sad to hear that she had left. I had seen pictures of her; what a sweetly beautiful little girl. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family and strength for you each day. God has a new very special little angel.
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