Happy Birthday, Nora

Today would be Nora's second birthday. We miss her so incredibly much. I hope that her birthday in heaven is as special as it would be here.

Happy Birthday Nora.

A Birthday In Heaven
© 2005 Written by Kris Smith

I heard you crying yesterday
And felt your heart-sent love
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.

You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My birthday (way up here)
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.

God planned a special day for me
He told me with a wink
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think)

I’m getting lots of hugs from God
He’s really good at that
And every time that I walk by
He gives my head a pat

Balloons will fill the streets for me
They float up through the clouds
And we have lots of clowns up here
That make us laugh out loud

There is a birthday carousel
Jeweled horses ride the wind
With music playing oh so sweet…
The magic never ends

I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing
We ride our bikes and play jump rope
And sleep in Angel’s wings

We’ll have our cake and ice cream
And open gifts, surprise!
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies

Missing You Nora....

"PRECIOUS CHILD"

Words and Music by Karen Taylor-Good

In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still

In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child

In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still

In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then

In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
ou will live forever... in my heart


We miss you Nora.

Nora Elisa
May 25, 2005- May 15, 2006

Mother's Day

Dandelions From Heaven

Mothers Day is coming...and I wanted to send you a sign...
Something you can tell others..."Is from an angel of mine".
So I searched the Heavens high and low for that perfect thing..
And low and behold I found it....and a smile I hope it will bring.

So when you look to the Heavens...and see the yellow stars in the sky...
Just think of me...your angel... in the Heavens way up high...
And just imagine those stars...are dandelions up above...
Yes! Dandelions are also in Heaven...,which you know how much I love.

So on this Mothers Day... when you awake and feel blue...
You will notice those yellow stars...are no longer in view...
So just look to the meadows and the dandelions you see....
Are the ones I've tossed down this Mothers Day from me!

And when you find a dandelion that has turned from yellow to white...
You're supposed to make a wish...and then blow with all your might.
For you will be blowing kisses... to me in Heaven above....
And I will be catching them and blowing them back...sent with all my love.

Please know that I am with you...on this Mothers Day...
And also in the days ahead...God and I will never stray...
We will be with you in the morning...when you wake and see the sun..
We will be with you when you say your prayers...when the day is done.

For God and I will never be...very far from your side...
For I can now be everywhere...and God will be your guide...
So...remember when you see dandelions...its your guarantee...
That I am alway close to you....

For dandelions are free to roam.....now just like me.
I will always be with you Mom....
Happy Mothers Day

Love, Your Angel in Heaven.

Ballerina GIrls

Kamilla will be performing in her third ballet recital on Friday and Saturday. They had their dress rehearsal Wednesday night. Here is a picture of her and some of her friends at ballet. They are dancing to "Bibbity Bobbity Boo" from Cinderella. She is really excited - she loves to be on stage!

Happy Birthday Kamilla!

My little girl is growing up way too fast!! This past Sunday (May 6), Kamilla turned 5 years old! Wow! It's incredible how fast the time goes by! We had a great time planning and putting together her pink poodle birthday party! It was a lot of work on mom's part,but it was well worth it! Kamilla and her friends had a wonderful time. All the girls wore pink, and were painted with a pink nose and whiskers, they wore pink poodle ears and made collars and cuffs to wear. Unfortunately, the rainy weather made the glue uncooperative and the beautiful gems that the girls glues onto their collars would not stick! Grandma tried to use a hair dryer to speed the drying process a little bit, but those little gems were quite uncooperative! The girls played 'doggie, doggie, where's your bone,' as well as a 'poodle puff' game. They also decorated cookies and colored poodles. Everyone had a great time swinging at the pinata too!

Family came over on Sunday to celebrate Kamilla's 'real' birthday, and Kamilla had a great time playing with her cousins. It was great to have everyone over to celebrate such a special day for Kamilla!

Nora's Legacy

I heard this song today, and it made me think about Nora. The one year anniversary of her passing is quickly approaching - May 15th. It is a day that I am dreading and just want to skip over. But, this song helps me to think about the legaacy that Nora has left for all of us. We remember her as a bright, beaming little girl full of life and sunshine. Her smile could light up a room, and make even the grumpiest person smile. Her laugh was contagious. I will never forget how her fingers wrapped around mine and how she held me tight.

I am planning to launch a new project soon to honor Nora and her legacy. It is my hope that people will always remember Nora and be touched by her short little life. Her legacy will always live on.

Stay tuned....

Music Video:LEGACY (by Nichole Nordeman)

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