Sunday, April 3, 2011

AN EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR BEN...

 I was home visiting this weekend with my girls.  My parent's surprised me with the placement of Ben's grave marker.  It was a bitter/sweet moment as I was so happy and pleased with how nice it looks, but so sad because it's just another reminder of his absence.





We sang him an early birthday song...
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18 comments:

  1. LLApril 3, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    what a sweet surprise...I love that your parents did that for you and Ben. It really does look so nice!

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  2. AprilApril 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Oh Becky, what a tender birthday gift. His special spot looks lovely, and I love how those tulips point right to heaven!

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  3. ellenApril 3, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    It's a beautiful marker.

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  4. UndauntedApril 3, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    It came out really beautiful.

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  5. JuniorApril 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    it turned out beautifully. big hugs and lots of love.

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  6. The KingsApril 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    It looks so lovely Becky and especially with the tulips. You look sad though. Thinking of you all at this really hard time.

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  7. AlanaApril 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Love the tulips. What a beautiful head stone, a nice reminder for those who see it.

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  8. Tara BennettApril 4, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Oh it does look lovely, but also breaks my heart. Hugs.

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  9. Nettie's BlogApril 4, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Ben's headstone plaque is so beautiful...his elephant and him together.... i am sure that he was there with you all enjoying the song and the family love that was there... Happy Birthday Ben.

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  10. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    happy birthday to you Benny!

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  11. Simone TriffittApril 4, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Yes those tulips in a little forest of their own represent so much of the beauty of you and Ben and your family.

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  12. shirlgirlApril 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I was happy to be a part of this special day to visit Ben's resting place and to see his beautiful marker. I'm sure he heard everyone singing Happy Birthday to him, too. And today, Benji, is your 9th birthday, and I send you all my love. Take care of Uncle David for me, sweet angel. I love you.

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  13. Jo JoApril 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Love that group photo! What a great looking family. Wish I could have been there.

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  14. Smilin' sunshineApril 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    It is beautiful~

    I just have to throw out that you, my darling Becky, look FAB in RED!!!

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  15. SojournerApril 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    What a sweet thing your parents did.

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  16. JoyApril 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Oh Becky it turned out very nice, and I love the beautiful spring flowers. A great reminder that all will be renewed once more. Love it ALL.

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  17. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful and perfect, just like Ben.
    Dru & Logan Springer

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  18. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    So beautiful Becky. I am sure it was bittersweet. Ben will always be more than a memory for all of us. - Lynne

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