Story of Jillian Grace: One of my favorites

Thursday, July 23, 2009

One of my favorites

I wanted to share this picture of little Miss Jillian. I am so glad we took this picture to remember how much hair she had---and how dark it was! So cute.....both Ellie and Malia were bald when they were born and took years to grow(Malia is still working on it at 2 1/2) so I was sooo excited Jillian had hair! We did also cut a little off to keep in her memory box.

The little things that mean sooooo much...

8 comments:

Katie said...: Finally one with hair and looks like her mommy!! That is awesome...Love you Katie; July 23, 2009 at 2:44 PM
MOM said...: I love her dark hair! That is a first for you! So cute.....

Did you get that CD done for me yet? I know you are busy, just let me know...I'm anxious to get all the pics of our little angel!; July 23, 2009 at 5:55 PM
grandma-grandpa-lansink said...: Poor Malia....our angel Jillian is out-shining her in the hair department....LOL Pretty soon Miss Malia's will be so long she will need a pony-tail!!! Hugs and kisses for all XXOO G&G; July 23, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Chris, Abby, Ayden, Elliott, Ashley & Evan said...: How precious is that hair! Super cute...glad you thought to take a little for your memory box:); July 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Amy Walter said...: Awww - look at all of that beautiful dark dark brown hair! I love it! That's nice that you were able to take some for her memory book. I can't believe how much hair she had! Too cute!; July 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Misty said...: Look at that. For cuteness! Double cuteness, even!; July 24, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Jamie said...: I still can't believe how much she looks like you... I was just telling Seth the other day how I was wondering if you guys cut a little off to keep in her memory box, so very glad you were thinking:) I think Jillian has more hair then Miss Malia now:) HAHA... She is too darn cute!!!!; July 24, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Christi said...: Wow, that is a lot of hair!! How Cute:); July 25, 2009 at 12:23 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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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.