Just wanted to share something nice we did today. After some much needed haircuts we went to grab some lunch. Their barber is very close to the cemetery so we picked up mcdonald's and had a picnic w/ their sister. We had always talked about it, but never did it. The day was gorgeous, in the 70's, sunny and breezy. We happened to have one of their nap mats in the car from school so we sat on that. It was really special. We even got visited by a beautiful butterfly. It must sound weird to those who don't have angels, but for us it made for a perfect outing. Just thought I'd share.
Julie (mommy to 29 week triplets, id boys now 4.5 and their fraternal sister in heaven)

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Julie, It does not sound strange to me. I would take my daughter every few months to the cemetery and have a picnic luch there with her big brother. To this day she still goes out there to have talks with him when things are bothering her. I am very glad I made her feel confortable with this idea at a young age.

I am glad that the outing went well- and the visit from the butterfly could not have been better.

Krista


Mom to^Eugene^-8-16-81-2-7-87
Tina 11-7-83
Sarah 2-26-91
Grandma to James- 2-28-2003
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Mom to^Eugene^-8-16-81-2-7-87
Tina 11-7-83
Sarah 2-26-91
Grandma to James- 2-28-2003
Aunt GGG triplets 10-02-02

Julie,
That sounds like a very sweet, special time for you and your boys. We have only been able to take our girls to the cemetery with us once, on their birthday, because every other trip it has been cold, and we live about 2 hours away. I often think about what it will be like when they are old enough to go and understand why we are there. I'm glad you had a special angel visit...I know I would have been very happy about that. Those moments mean a lot, don't they.

Thanks for sharing........

Shelley
Mama to
^Abbey Grace^ 1#4oz 10/26/03-10/27/03
Anna Lee 1#9oz
Emma Kathryn 1#7oz
10/26/03 24w4d

What a special memory...I think it is wonderful that you encourage your children to remember their sister.

Michelle
Cooper Santiago (Baby Boy A) & Carson Javier (Baby Boy B) - 25wks/4days
Baby Boy C - our beloved angel 18wks/5days

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Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your very special outing. I too have always wanted to do something similar. I have seen others near graves of their loved ones in the cemetary eating and thought to myself, "what a neat idea!"
One time I did bring my lawn chair, and sat with my living children on my daughter's grave while we read her a story. That was really special.
7mozz