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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...

18 comments:

LL said...: what a sweet surprise...I love that your parents did that for you and Ben. It really does look so nice!; April 3, 2011 at 9:23 PM
April said...: Oh Becky, what a tender birthday gift. His special spot looks lovely, and I love how those tulips point right to heaven!; April 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM
ellen said...: It's a beautiful marker.; April 3, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Undaunted said...: It came out really beautiful.; April 3, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Junior said...: it turned out beautifully. big hugs and lots of love.; April 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM
The Kings said...: It looks so lovely Becky and especially with the tulips. You look sad though. Thinking of you all at this really hard time.; April 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Alana said...: Love the tulips. What a beautiful head stone, a nice reminder for those who see it.; April 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Tara Bennett said...: Oh it does look lovely, but also breaks my heart. Hugs.; April 4, 2011 at 2:33 AM
Nettie's Blog said...: 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.; April 4, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Unknown said...: happy birthday to you Benny!; April 4, 2011 at 6:23 AM
Simone Triffitt said...: Yes those tulips in a little forest of their own represent so much of the beauty of you and Ben and your family.; April 4, 2011 at 6:47 AM
shirlgirl said...: 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.; April 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Jo Jo said...: Love that group photo! What a great looking family. Wish I could have been there.; April 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Smilin' sunshine said...: It is beautiful~

I just have to throw out that you, my darling Becky, look FAB in RED!!!; April 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Sojourner said...: What a sweet thing your parents did.; April 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Joy said...: 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.; April 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful and perfect, just like Ben.
Dru & Logan Springer; April 4, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Unknown said...: So beautiful Becky. I am sure it was bittersweet. Ben will always be more than a memory for all of us. - Lynne; April 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

Russell M. Nelson

"Parents who have surrendered the sweetest and smallest flowers from the family's garden need to remember our Heavenly Father. He has promised a special reward to those who now suffer in silence, who spend long days and longer nights through their trying times of bereavement. Our Creator has promised glory. He said, "For after much tribulation come the blessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; the hour is not yet, but nigh at hand." (D&C 58:4) That promised glory includes the blessing of reunion with each child who has left the family circle to help surviving members of the family to draw nearer to God. Those children still live and are a heritage to the Lord."