Grandchild #23 joined and left our family on August 19 2010. As always we are so excited when someone in the family is expecting. Even at number 23 it is still exciting and anticipated. I love all of my Nieces and Nephews. For Jarom and Liina this was their second child. On just a normal weekly visit they found out that she had died. She was full term and there had never been any indication that there were problems. The Dr cannot explain what happened. She was perfect...and may be that is the key. She was too pure to come to this earth. All she needed was a body....but she didn't need to spend any time here. Jarom and Liina named here Emilia Isabelle Hanson. Being here in Utah and my brother in South Carolina I felt helpless. There was nothing I could do to help or comfort. On Saturday I was practicing the organ for church and playing "Be Still My Soul" and crying when a thought came to me. I could make a blanket. I have done this for most of my Nieces and Nephews and I wanted to do something. So after okaying this with Jarom, Anna and I set out to find the perfect material for this blanket. I wanted it to be a comfort to Jarom and Liina...and I wanted it to be soft and delicate.
Jarom and Liina invited us to come to a small viewing and graveside service for her. Luckily I was able to go as were most of my sisters and parents and most of Liina's family. We had an opportunity to see Emilia. She was beautiful. She looked a lot like her older sister Hannele. Again I questioned how this could happen and once again knew that she was a gift to our family. We were able to see a glimpse of her and knew that she was with other family members that are no longer with us.
Jarom and Liina picked this beautiful spot to bury her. It is a very peaceful and calming place. I just wanted to post some pictures of the graveside service for those friends an family that couldn't be there with us.
Hannele
Jarom and Liina asked Dad to give a talk. Although this was difficult for him he did a wonderful job.
Hannele had a little bouquet of flowers to put on Emilia's casket.
So even though we wish she was still with us we realize that this is purely selfish on our part. And that all of our sadness is really not for her but for us. So though there is sadness we are also extremely thankful that she is part of our family .
5 comments:
I am so sorry for what your family is going through. There are no explanations but comfort in the eternal plan. I was with my best friend when she delivered her stillborn baby boy. He was absolutely perfect. It was such a difficult time for her as I am sure it is for all of your family. The blanket is absolutely beautiful and a perfect gift. Does she have the book "Gone Too Soon"? It's an LDS book for mother's who lose a baby. I know it really helped me when I lost my baby girl half way through the pregnancy.
beautiful post. I am glad that you were able to go down and be a part of it. Your blanket is beautiful - I am sure they will treasure it! Love you!
Beautifully said!
I am so sorry to hear this. Even with our gospel understandings it is a hard, hard thing. You seem to have a good grasp on the whole situation and I am sure will be a strength and comfort to them and others. Thanks for posting. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
so sad...your blanket is beautiful!
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