Ethan's Butterflies
Friday, October 24, 2008
A Walk to Remember
Tuesday evening, Ali, the babies and I went to "A Walk to Remember" at Memorial Hospital where they were born. This is an annual memorial for those who have lost a child. This evening was very special for us, not only because it was for Ethan, but also because this year it just so happened to be scheduled on their birthday, October 21, 2008. Each year, they try to have a theme for the memorial. Coincidentally the theme for the evening was "Ethan's Butterflies", which is a spiritual book written for those who have lost a child. When they read the book to us, we found that it was about a boy who passed and had a brother and sister, who coincidentally again was named Emma. Needless to say, we both turned and looked at each other in shock, now covered with goose bumps. Later in the evening we went outside to a water fountain where they had floating candles for a moment of silence. At this point they began to play our favorite song, which has been played on this blog, "Somewhere over the Rainbow" sung by IZ. It was very emotional, yet special for us as I believe things happen for a reason. This evening was written for us about our baby boy. We miss you son!
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3 comments:
Wow...what a special day for you. What a wonderful story you will be able to share with Ian and Emma one day. You are so blessed...I continue to pray God's blessings over you and your sweet children!
How amazing, I have goosebumps reading your post. It must have been such a special day. What a beautiful way to celebrate their birthday and remember Ethan.
Jessica
What a special thing to be able to do on their birthday, and such a beautiful way to remember Ethan. Thank you so much for sharing that!
Love you all.
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