Gabriella-Grace Aaron Raymer was born into Heaven on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:48 a.m. She weighed 5 lbs 3 oz and was 18 inches long. On this day we got to see our beautiful daughter for the first time and hold her tight in our arms. We gave her kisses and talked to her. Her Daddy would walk her around the room showing her everything, telling her who the teddy bears and balloons were from. We told her that we loved her more than life itself, and I begged God to change his mind and take me instead, to give my daughter a chance at life. On this day we became parents to a daughter ... but to a daughter we would not be able to hold, a daughter we would not be able to rock to sleep or watch grow, we became the parents to a daughter that was an angel in Heaven. We feel so blessed to have had the short time that we got to have with Gabby-Grace and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat, even knowing the outcome, we would rather have her as an angel than to never have had her at all.
Mommy and Daddy love you so much sweet Gabby-Grace. You made us parents. And in the midts of all the sorrow you bring us great joy! On the day that we mourn your death, more importantly we celebrate your birth!
Many many thanks to a great friend, Meagan for this dragonfly that she made for Gabby's birthday!
The Anniversary
Let me be sad today,
give me this day to mourn.
It's the date my little girl died
and was also born.
Let me think back to her birth,
the fear of viewing her dead.
Memories of holding her close,
and cradling her little head.
Allow me to visit her grave,
to let a few balloons go.
To place flowers lovingly,
and trim the grass that does grow.
Allow me tears to cry,
love fills my heart to the brim.
Spilling it on those close by,
while always longing for her
Not wanting to say good-bye
Gabby,
I am going to your grave today,
with flowers pink, white, and red.
I'll throw away the faded ones
and leave fresh ones instead.
I'll stand above the place you lay,
placed there a year ago.
And once again my heart will brake,
and unchecked tears will flow.
With gentle fingers I'll caress,
your name carved in the stone.
Then brush away the fresh mowed grass,
July days have grown.
I'll dry my eyes, I'll say a prayer,
and as I raise my head,
Another grieving mother has just
tucked her child to bed.
Gabby shares her birthday with a very special angel! Micah Corrin King! Please visit his site and wish him a happy birthday as well!
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Gabby's Birthday Cake!
A candle for Gabby...
A candle for Micah!
Thank you Meagan for the Dragonfly balloons!
Gabby was there watching us put her balloons up!
Dandelions picked by Meme!
Balloons and flowers from Aunt Brittany, Uncle Brandon, & Cadence
Thank-you Aunt Brit for the gorgeous flowers!!!
Pink flamingos from Meme, one for Mommy, Daddy, Gabby, and Maddie
Gabby's grave site done up all pretty!!
A balloon sent to Heaven for Micah!
A balloon sent to Heaven for Gabby from Mommy, Daddy, and Maddie!
A balloon sent to Heaven for Gabby from Meme and Papa!
Up, up, and away they go to Heaven!
Thank-you to Micahs Mommy Erin for this gorgeous photo of Gabby and Micah!!!
Gabby's Birthday Announcement that we put in the paper!
I`m just a precious little person
who didn`t quite make it there.
I went straight to be with Jesus,
and I`m waiting for you here.
Don't you fret about me, Mommy,
I'm of all God's lambs most blest.
Many dwelling here where I live,
waited years to enter in.
Struggled through a world of sorow,
a world marred with pain and sin.
So, sweet Mommy, dont you sorrow,
Chase the gloom and wipe the tears;
I went straight to Jesus' bosom.
May your heartache disappear.
I'll be waiting for you, Mommy~
You and Daddy, all the rest.
I'll be with you then forever
And I'll give you Daddy's kiss.
Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don`t complain.
I have all Heaven`s Glory,
suffered none of earth`s great pain.
Thank you for the name you gave me.
I`d have loved to bring it fame.
But if I`d lingered in earth`s shadows,
I would have suffered just the same.
So sweet family-don`t you sorrow.
Wipe those tears and chase the gloom.
I went straight to Jesus` arms
from my loving Mother`s womb.
My Sweet Gabby-Grace,
I can't believe that it has been a year since we lost you and had you within a matter of hours. I can't believe it has been a year since I held you in my arms for the first time and kissed your little nose, and a year since I had to let you go for the last time and watch your tiny body be placed into the ground. Not one single moment has passed in this year that I haven't thought of you. The tears still fall everyday and the pain of losing you still so strong. As we re approaching your first birthday I can't help but think of all that we have missed this year, your first smile, your first word, your first step and I can only imagine how beautiful you would be. The only comfort I have is knowing that one day in Heaven I will finally get to see you smile, and what a wonderful day that will be. I know that it wouldn't be fair to you to just be sad on your special day, even though you were stillborn, you were STILL BORN, you had life. So even though today we mourn your death we will still celebrate your birth! Happy First Birthday my angel girl! I miss you with every breath I take and love you with every beat of my heart!
Love,
Mommy
IT READS:
Gabby-Grace Raymer turned 1 year old in Heaven on July 1, 2008. Though we miss her and wish she was still here, we know she had a wonderful birthday with Jesus and the angels. Gabby-Grace is the daughter of Nick & Ami Raymer of Guys, Tn and will soon be the big angel sister of Maddie-Faith Raymer.
Happy Birthday Gabby
I thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday
and the day before that too.
Your memory is my keepsake
With which I'll never part.
Jesus has you in his keeping,
I have you in my Heart!
Love and Miss You,
Meme and Papa
Happy Birthday Gabby
Dear Gabby,
It has been a year since I last held you and saw you. I wish that you could have stayed with us longer, but God must have needed you more than we will ever understand. I miss you everyday, but I know you are in a better place where you watch over us. You have blessed us with a new miracle, your little sister is on the way! We can't wait to tell her all about you. you will always be Daddy's little girl. Happy Birthday!
I love you now and forever.
Love,
Daddy
Thank you to Erin (angel Micah's mommy) for sending a balloon to Heaven for Gabby on Micah and Gabbys birthday.
