I put together this photo montage for baby Will. Included are some never before shared pictures that we took while we were in Michigan last fall. At the time, all we had was our camcorder, so those pictures aren't as good of quality. I hope you enjoy!!
posted by Stephanie Burns @ 5:36 PM
7 Comments:
At 9:13 PM,
Nana Nancy said…
Dear Stephanie,
I only could access the first picture. Perhaps it's due to the dial-up; but I could hear this sound. So, I guess I need some tech support.
You and Josh are in my thoughts and prayers especially right now as you pack up to move. I can't imagine how hard it is to pack up Will's beautiful nursery. You had it so perfect.
Please know how proud I remain of you and Josh.
I love you both!
Mom
At 10:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Stephanie and Josh.
I loved your movie that you made. Coldplay?
How is the healing going? It is a hard road to travel. Doesnt it amaze you at how lonely you feel? Russ is still dealing with things, like he told me just Friday that he was going to get a tatoo, if he can. (He's got a mechanical aorta.) He said maybe a heart with Eliya's name in it. Then we both just looked at each other and cried. The first time he has done that since the funeral.
I struggle with watching Tatum play and learn things and I catch myself wondering what Eliya would be doing, if the same things, like Taite just learned to swim with her lifejacket on, she jumps in and goes under and tries to actually swim, she is great for her age...then I wonder would Eliya be doing that? And then I have to stop myself from crying. I miss her so much.
I personally have really been shown some things from the Lord that without our little Eliya, I probably would still be "happy-go-lucky" me, but now I just don't take anything for granted, I am very emotional and when I hug someone, they know I love them. Every moment is important. Every word I speak is important, every thought I think is important. I will never be the same and I am grateful to my God for the gift of Eliya. I know longer wonder "why her" or "what if..." I finally have total peace about the whole thing. I know that that can only come from Jesus. He has been with me the whole time. He has loved me through my anger, my doubts, my anguish, and my pain. I thought some pretty awful thoughts about my God! It has been 6 1/2 months now and it still amazes me how much it feels like yesterday. You too?
Love ya, May God's face shine upon you!
Angela
"Let us not consider ourselves as humans having an occasional "spiritual" experience, instead let us think on ourselves as spirits having an human experience. " ~unknown~
At 2:24 PM,
Anonymous said…
Beautiful!
Thank you for taking the time to put this together and share it with us.
I agree with Angela- Will taught us never to take anything for granted, to savor every moment and see the world with more clarity. What matters. What doesn't. What's important. What's not. As in "don't sweat the small stuff." and realizing most of what we spent our lives running after IS the small stuff!
Keep the vision!
Love,
Kirk/Mom
At 12:22 AM,
Anonymous said…
What an awsome tribue to little Will! You did a great job of putting that together, thank you for sharing it with us. We miss you guys and think of you often.
The Strauser's
At 10:41 AM,
Anonymous said…
how priceless that image of Will's holding your finger; that's also God's hand holding yours through every day you wake and think of Will.
You are still in our thoughts; thank you for sharing your family with us.
Peace,
Amy in Memphis
At 8:08 AM,
Jay said…
Just beautiful, Stephanie. And just when I thought my heart was healed, I'm crying like a baby again. Maybe that's what God wants -- not our tears or our pain, but our complete and utter reliance on Him. Will was such a precious gift. Thank you for sharing this (and him) with us.
You're in my thoughts and prayers today.
Love,
Uncle Jay
At 4:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
That video was very touching. I am glad I got the chance to meet Mr. Will and his parents. You continue to be in our prayers.
Love-
Natalie McAmis
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