Jim, Annie and family came into town on Thursday afternoon for Kendall's memorial that was held at Mike and Nicci's home on Saturday morning. Before heading over there we all got ready...including the cutie Elena that borrowed one of Ashley's many headbands to complete her look! She's cutting her 7th tooth as you can see.
Anyhoo, we digress. Kendall's memorial was just as beautiful as can be. She is loved beyond words can express and we all miss her dearly.
Upon entering their house you were asked to write a note to Kendall on an index card attached to a balloon.
Annie, Sara and kids had their picture taken quick before the festivities really started and we only wish that Nicci and Kendall were in the picture too!
Ashley borrowed a dress from her friend Remy for the occasion. We wanted something with a little black in it and she had just the perfect outfit.
So here's where it's hard. Chloe is the daughter of Brooke (Nicci and Annie's cousin that lives in Phoenix) who was born early September, Elena born October 7th and Ashley born November 12. Missing terribly is Kendall born September 24. :( It has to be so hard for Mike and Nicci to have these girls around as a constant reminder of their own daughter who is up in Heaven now but they handle it so graciously.
So here's where it's hard. Chloe is the daughter of Brooke (Nicci and Annie's cousin that lives in Phoenix) who was born early September, Elena born October 7th and Ashley born November 12. Missing terribly is Kendall born September 24. :( It has to be so hard for Mike and Nicci to have these girls around as a constant reminder of their own daughter who is up in Heaven now but they handle it so graciously.
Nicci had a cake made special for Kendall's Memorial. We think it turned out great even if it didn't turn out like the picture she had in her mind.
The memorial itself was filled with music, readings and a children's story lead by Shar (Nicci and Annie's Mom). Their pastor from their church spoke for a while too. It was beautiful.
We went outside and released our balloons...
...and watched them float away....
...to Heaven!
We also had a butterfly release which was pretty neat to watch.
They fluttered around, rested a bit then went on their merry way!
Before having lunch, Monica (Mike's Mom) presented the family with the donations that the memorial attendees gave to their foundation.
Please visit www.kendallscourage.org to learn how Kendall will continue to live on through others. If you are able to donate your time or resources, we all appreciate it.
And a big thank you to Brian for capturing these photos for us to remember this special day.
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
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