Story of Jillian Grace: Card/Memory Box

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Card/Memory Box

I just HAD to post this----one of my best friends Candi is an AWESOME scrapper and soooo crafty---I call her "Crafty Candi" But anyway, I knew I wanted a box to hold all of our cards or anything else small to keep inside our large chest....so I knew I had to ask Candi to make one for me! I could never come up with something as cute as this! She called tonight and told me to check her blog, that she had posted pictures of the completed box---and I LOVE IT!!!! I wanted one with pink and green Incorporated(as those are the colors Jillian's nursery was going to be before we found about her condition) and I don't think it could have turned out any cuter! I love the little butterflies and also the little angel wings she added-----makes it very personal! Thank you so much Candi---it is perfect! :)

(Do we have the best friends and family or what?!?!?)

10 comments:

Unknown said...: That is soooo cute! I love the little angel wings! What a perfect spot to put all your cards and special things.
We have a box that friends of ours bought for us and gave to us at Haven's service with his name engraved on it and it is so special to us!
Praying for you!
Andi Soergel; July 2, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Christi said...: That is so cute!! I wish I could learn to be creative like that. What a beautiful keepsake- she did a great job!; July 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Jamie said...: That box is adorable!!! Candi is so creative and does a wonderful job!!!; July 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Chris, Abby, Ayden, Elliott, Ashley & Evan said...: How cute! That is going to be something to treasure forever...great work Candi!; July 3, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Sheryl said...: I love the box! It is even more special knowing it was made by a friend. Glad to hear things are going well - you're always in my thoughts and prayers.; July 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Holly said...: The box is AMAZING! Candi did SUCH a good job! I am glad you have a box to put all of your cards and such in. Is it shoebox size? I am so glad that my Pastor's wife gave us a similar box. I probably wouldn't have thought of it otherwise. It's stuffed full!; July 4, 2009 at 6:58 AM
MOM said...: The box is absolutely adorable!; July 4, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Amy Walter said...: She did a great job! I love it!!!!; July 4, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Trisha Larson said...: Thank you so much for inviting me to your blog. I love it and look forward to following your journey.

Love,
Trisha; July 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Candi Ladwig said...: I made it with the thought that it would make you smile when you look at it and remember Jillian... I'm sure it will be full {of love!!}; July 7, 2009 at 12:45 AM

What is Anencephaly?

Anencephaly is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). The neural tube is a narrow sheath that folds and closes between the 3rd and 4th weeks of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without both a forebrain (the front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating area of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not covered by bone or skin. The infant is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as respiration (breathing) and responses to sound or touch may occur. The cause of anencephaly is unknown. There is no cure or standard treatment for anencephaly. The prognosis for individuals with anencephaly is extremely poor. If the infant is not stillborn, then he or she will usually die within a few hours or days after birth.

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of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

I Will Carry You
There were photographs I wanted to take
Things I wanted to show you
Sing sweet lullabies, wipe your teary eyes
Who could love you like this?
People say that I am brave but I'm not
Truth is I'm barely hanging on
But there's a greater story
Written long before me
Because He loves you like this
So I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry you
All my life
And I will praise the One Who's chosen me
To carry you
Such a short time
Such a long road
All this madness
But I know
That the silence
Has brought me to His voice
And He says...I've shown her photographs of time beginning
Walked her through the parted seas
Angel lullabies, no more teary eyes
Who could love her like this?
I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry you
All your life
And I will praise the
One Who's chosen Me
To carry you

Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry.
'Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
And He sings me lullabies.
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think He is unkind.
Don't think He sent me to you,
And then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
And I'm needed up above.
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
The product of your love.
I'll always be there with you,
And watch the sky at night:
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
That mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
From a gentle wind that blows,That's me,
I'll be there, Planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
And your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,Giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus,
And He sings me lullabies.