Monday, June 8, 2009

Firsts

I had a big day of firsts today, and surprisingly, they went really well.
I took the memorials for Olivia up to the PICU. This was the first time I had been up there since leaving empty handed over 2 weeks ago. I was only a little nervous going up, but then I was just so happy to see everyone. They have made a little "memorial door" for Livs. It has her picture and is surrounded by cards and notes from people that sent memorials directly to the PICU. That was awesome to see. They are totally packed up there, which isn't unusual, but there definitely seemed to be some kiddos that could use some extra prayers right now.
Then I went to the cemetery to hang out with Livvy for the first time since the burial. We had a nice little chat while I straightened up the flowers and added some new ones. (By the way B~ her "blankie" of flowers still look great out there!) It was so quiet and peaceful...a beautiful little cemetery in the middle of a cornfield.
In between the two "firsts," I took the kids to see the movie "Up." It was really good...kind of sad at parts (for me) and kind of scary at parts (for Brooklyn). Jack thought it was great. Jack also started basketball camp today in Dunlap. He had a good time and said he definitely won't be nervous to go tomorrow!
We are on the countdown for the closing date on the new house! It's set up for next Monday, unless we hear from the builders that they aren't done yet (which wouldn't surprise me). They have lots of work to do in less than a week...keep you posted.

11 comments:

Lynn Lotz said...

Kudos to you for making it through the first of many things during your difficult year of firsts. Remember that there are tons of people praying for you!

Anonymous said...

So happy for you that you had a good day with your "firsts"!
Know that we are praying for you every day!
Jen Weber

Anonymous said...

Julie-

I'm glad her "blankie" still looks good. I always remember her purple blankie by her side, well most of the time :). I've tried to go to the cemetery a couple of times now, but I just can't seem to do it yet. I'm sure sometime soon I'll get there. Liv definately stole my heart more than any other kiddo. I just picture her dancing and doing her "itsy bitsy spider" up in Heaven with all the other little angels. Someday I'll see that smile again, Liv!!

Bethany PICU, RN

Kate Axline said...

One step at a time...:0)

Anonymous said...

Julie,
It was really good to see you today !! Please know that your entire family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers!!

Sarah
PICU

Anonymous said...

You continue to amaze me, Julie...you are so brave.
Linda

Anonymous said...

You continue to amaze me, Julie...you are so brave.
Linda

Judy said...

Oh how I hate that you have to walk this road! But we're still praying for all of you and I'm glad you've got the excitment of the move to keep you busy! I can't wait to see all the pictures of the new house! Fun, fun!

Anonymous said...

Amazing post again.. thank you for sharing updates, and your day of firsts, you continue to show the world what an Awesome example and follower you are. Always praying and thinking of your family..

Anonymous said...

Julie--you are one brave girl! I think about all of the things you must be going through and probably can't even imagine half of it. Thanks for sharing your day of "firsts"...Love and Peace, Laura S.

Anonymous said...

Still think about you all every day and check the blog. Sounds like you had a very nice day. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.