A conversion I had with Talia yesterday as we were getting into the car...
Talia: Mom, I want to go to heaven.
Me: Why? (even though I knew why)
Talia: To see baby Mason.
Me: We miss baby Mason don't we.
Talia: Ya. Mom, can we fly on an airplane to Heaven to see baby Mason?
Me: I wish we could, but we can't.
Talia: Then how can we get to heaven?
Me: We can only go to Heaven when we die, so it won't be for a long time, I want you to stay here with me cause I will miss you too much.
Talia: Just like you miss baby Mason?
Me: Ya. We miss him.
Talia; But Mom it's ok cause we have our baby Mason necklaces and our baby Mason pictures so we can still see him!
Me: yes we do...
I am so grateful everyday for my two sweet children that I get to have here with me.
Heidi I'm so glad you are starting this blog. What a sweet conversation with Talia, kids can teach us a lot with their simple and positive outlook.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this blog, Heidi. What a tender moment with Talia. You're still in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHeidi this blog is a beautiful idea. I can only imagine how much your heart is still hurting and you must be going through so many emotions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this moment in your life. Your friends and family are what will help you find your way through your grief.
Heidi, thank you so much for inviting me. I have been grieving for you and your sweet family. One thing I learned very quickly was that well-meaning people often said things that were not comforting. I pray that Heavenly Father will give you comfort and peace.
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ReplyDeleteWe think about y'all all the time and we remember y'all in our prayers always.
I'm so glad you are writing this down, it'll be a treasure and thanks for sharing it with me.
xoxo
Heidi, I found your blog through Melinda's. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your sweet family is doing well and feeling love and support from those around you.
ReplyDeleteHeidi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story and inviting me to read your blog. I think of your and your family often. I hope that this blog will help you throughout this difficult time. We love you guys
Steph
Heidi- you are amazing. Sometimes it might be hard to see that, I'm sure- but you are an example to so many of us. Stay strong. You'll be able to help others that are struggling with similar issues. This blog will be great for you and others. We love you & we love your little guardian angel! Love, Suzanne
ReplyDeleteHeidi, I've come to your blog and facebook so many times wishing there was something I could say that someone already hasn't or to try not to say something someone already has and then I don't know what to say so I don't leave a comment. I guess I just wanted to let you know that your sweet family is in my heart, thoughts and prayers what a sweet SWEET little girl you have! I hope you have more moments like that!
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Ally Parker (Stones)
Thanks for sharing with us. We all wish we could do more. Love you guys
ReplyDeleteHeidi,
ReplyDeleteI admire you so much for your strength and outlook on life and this whole experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks for sharing - we think of you guys often and love you dearly.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear your news. I think about you all the time. Hope you doing ok. My thought and love are with you.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that I didn't originally order a necklace for Talia. I just ordered 3, one for you and the Grandmas. When I picked them up, she said, "I just made an extra one, just in case" I immediately wondered who I should give it to. When I walked in to the viewing, I looked at Tali & knew exactly who the extra one was going to. I'm so grateful to my friend, who was prompted to make an "extra"
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys, you have been such a strength and example through this.
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ReplyDeleteI am so so deeply sorry for your loss, I know how difficult the experience can be. I know some people deal with these things differently and better I suppose than others, but Jessica and I are learning our way through these difficult times as well. One thing I have learned is that it's okay to fall apart, to feel down, to get overwhelmed, and to not be able to be strong enough sometimes. Just know that your are not alone, I feel like our lives were shattered by our experience, but we are trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild ourselves and become hopefully even closer as a family than we even were before the experience or even could have been without it. I know you and Craig and your children have your testimony and I am sure your faith is so strong in the plan of salvation, I admire your courage and faith. I know your family will be so blessed for having to endure this painful trial, I hope this helps.
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(Jessica Johnson's Husband)
That is to cute, love it!!! Thinking about you girl and your lil man!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're doing this. I've been thinking about you guys. I know it's a long road, but you're still in our hearts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI, too, am not sure what to say because I'm sure nothing would make me feel better if I were in your shoes. But my heart aches for you. I hope you can feel Heavenly Father's love around you at this time. I sure think about you all the time & squeeze my babe a little tighter knowing how amazing it is for them to come to earth to get their physical bodies. Mason looks exceptionally precious. His name is adorable & so is he! You are an amazing girl, Heidi!
priceless! Honest and innocent... I love her and I don't even know her. What a sweet little spirit she is!
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still remembering you in my thoughts/prayers. In fact something something spiritual happened last week and you were heavy on my mind!
Oh Heidi, I wish you the best in your recovery. He sure is a handsome little guy.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea, I'm sure it's not easy writing about Mason, but in a way it will kind of work like therapy for you. He is blessed to have such fine parents as you and Craig, you two are awesome. Rhoda and I really love you guys and are blessed to have you as friends. Your kids are great, all three of them.
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