Story of Jillian Grace: Pictures of Jillian

Friday, July 17, 2009

Pictures of Jillian

Just wanted to post a few pictures of our beautiful Little Miss Jillian Grace. We already got our pictures back from our photographer, and they are AMAZING!!!! Over 200 pictures, so I will be putting a slide show together in the near future.

We are getting ready for the service tomorrow morning, I know it is going to be so tough to say our final goodbyes...but we know she is in a better place.

We miss her more than words can say........

All of these are Images from Knop Photography (www.knopphotography.com)

6 comments:

Connie said...: I LOVE THESE!!!!! They are so precious and you can see the love. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family. Jillian is so loved and she will always be a part of your family. I was at the cemetery talking to Noah and telling him to take good care of her and he better watch out because she is a cutie!
Love,
Connie; July 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Misty said...: I'm speechless at Jillian's beauty. What am immense gift to have such stunning photographs. I'm walking each day with you, I'll be right here if you need me.; July 18, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Patti Haack said...: Jodi, I have to say I have watched you handle this whole thing with such faith and grace it amazes me! You are truely a remarkable woman with a remarkable family!
Little Jillian is now perfect as she rests in heaven and watches over you all!
God Bless!
Patti; July 20, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Erin Schnabel said...: Adam and Jodi~ Jillian is so beautiful and precious!! I love these pictures. The one of the three girls together is so adorable.
I am so sorry for your loss but think you both are absolutely amazing. Continue to stay strong and remember that Jillian is now in Heaven watching over you all!!; July 20, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Holly said...: Jillian is so angelic!! It takes my breath away. You have such beautiful pictures and I am so glad you got them back so quickly.; July 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Candi Ladwig said...: I love these pics! I am so glad for you that you decided to deliver in IG!; July 22, 2009 at 11:08 PM

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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.