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Natalie is 3 days old in this picture! Jerry was 30...and a "New Dad". I just love this picture of Jerry and Natalie. I think it is so sweet of the two of them. Natalie looked just like her Daddy even way back then, and still does today!
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It's amazing how fast time passes. I can't believe we have gone from that little 3 day old baby to this beautiful 12 year old girl.
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Celebrating Natalie's birthday today was bittersweet. This year of "firsts" has really been hard for me. As soon as we celebrate one "first" without Jerry and clear that hurtle, we turn the corner and another one is right on top of us again. I think Natalie did a great job today and I'm so proud of her. It was; however, a really difficult day for me as I thought about Natalie and stared at the picture above of Jerry holding his first newborn . I think I took it a lot harder than I even expected. I can deal with my own grief and pain, but I think the grief and pain I feel for my kids and the crushing heartache I have for them over their losing their Daddy is most overwhelming.
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All the neighbors on our lane had dinner with us tonight at our home. And, there again, Jerry was sorely missed. It's not the same without him. I could picture him being at the dinner table with all of us tonight...laughing! We all miss his laugh. I think he laughed at everything.
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Happy Birthday Natalie! I know Daddy is all smiles as he watches you from Heaven!
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The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
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Candy
3 comments:
Dear Candy,
You are so gifted in writing your feelings and life experiences with such transparency. My heart aches with you...and yet again, your pain is so selfless...you are hurting for your children! You shine the Heart of Jesus and I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for you as my friend! I love you! ♥Dawn
Candy, She is so beautiful! I can't believe she's gone from that screaming little toddler in my classroom to such grace and poise! Remember when you told me to call you and you would just come and get her at Second Pres because she screamed for so long!? I know Jerry would be so proud of her! I think of you sooo often!
Noelle
candy, I love all the pictures that you show us, it brings back memories of shadow ridge with that picture. I remember all the play dates and just being outside all the time. Natalie is gorgeous! Tell her we all said Happy Birthday! I miss you! Love, Jenny!
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