Remembering our Angel

I know Memorial Day is for remembering those men and women who died while in the military service, but I can't help but also have it be a day for remembering our little angel serving a similar cause in a different way. It's hard to believe that Candace would be 3 now. We watch our next door neighbor girl (born 2 months after Candace) chatter away and can't help but think of what things Candace would be doing if she were with us today.We love to see Candace's rose bush begin to bloom this time of year. A fellow angel mommy got this rose bush for us as a gift shortly after Candace passed away and it has been a sweet reminder for us. I love that it is planted right outside our front window. It makes me smile every time I look outside. I recently added the pink butterfly stake nearby. The butterfly has become our symbol for her. Shortly after Candace passed away our children came up with this beautiful butterfly analogy. They explained that when she was in my tummy she was a caterpillar, and when she was born she was in her chrysalis because she couldn't move around very well in her body. Then, when she passed away, her spirit was set free and could fly away to heaven, just like a butterfly.

We're remembering you everyday Candace, but especially today.