Happy 1st Birthday Little Angel Olivia

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I just want to wish my sweet little angel niece a Happy 1st Birthday! She spent just enough time with her parents to change the way they will live and the way they will love, forever. She made us all stop and think about how much we love every little person in our family and how we need to enjoy every single day with the ones we love. She reminded us that the Lord has a perfect plan for each of us, and sometimes it is more painful that we think we can stand. She reminded us how bad something can hurt, so we need to enjoy every second that doesn't hurt....and try to find some joy in the ones that do. She reminded us that we grow through our trials and become people we never would have dreamed of otherwise. She taught her parents that they are stronger than they ever would have guessed. She taught us all that being an amazing mother is much more than changing diapers and feedings (Marie actually taught us that). She taught us that providing for a family is only a small part of being a wonderful father (thanks Doug). She touched all of our lives and we want her to know how much we love her and her parents. Happy Birthday sweet little girl!
(If you would like to contribute to her memorial fundraiser, please go to http://www.SupportOurGroup.com/ZF760 and take a look)

Comments

Peach said…
Oh, Dana! Thank you so much!
May 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Kit said…
Thank you so very much for sharing that Dana. I felt a small bit of her spirit while reading. I bet you are so grateful to have such an amazing brother and sister!
May 4, 2008 at 9:18 PM
The Mattesons said…
That was beautiful Dana, thanks for sharing part of her story. I went and looked at your sister's blogs and they brought tears to my eyes. What strong people they are. I wish we could have met at your wedding.
May 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Allie White said…
What a beautiful tribute. Everything was so beautifully said. I know I've learned many things from her angel life, and the incredible example of her parents.
May 7, 2008 at 7:10 PM
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