We had a really nice day as a family celebrating Samuel's birthday. We went to the cemetery and found 4 balloons at Samuel's marker. That was a sweet surprise. Then, we went out to eat at Steak n' Shake and talked about what life might have looked like if Samuel were here. Landon had helped me make a cake, so later that night we sang "Happy Birthday" to Samuel.
I have thought of making a cake in the past, but never felt up to it. I just never felt like celebrating. This year, I decided to make one and that we would do a little party. It was really nice. I think it was good for Landon to start to understand who his big brother is and show him that he will always be a part of our family.
A couple days after Samuel's birthday, I helped with a ceremony called, "A Walk to Remember." It is basically a time for people to get together and remember the babies that they have lost. It was the most beautiful day, and we had such a sweet time remembering our little Samuel.
I made a little movie of Samuel's birthday this year and the clips and pictures at the end are a part of that ceremony...
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What a sweet celebration! I love the picture of the one little flower resting on the headstone. So sweet! I'm so glad you guys have found a way to celebrate Samuel's birthday.
Such a sweet video, Marcie. Thinking of and missing little Samuel with you...
Love you!
Oh my, that made me cry. What a sweet way to celebrate and then have the movie to remember everything.
Marcie, I tried to click on your video, but I couldn't see it! Can you email me the link maybe?
aww, marcie. the video wasn't working the other day when i tried, so i just got to watch it now. brings tears to my eyes. missing samuel with you. what a sweet way to celebrate his birthday. love you all!
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