The yellow giraffe. POTD 3.17.07
DH found this little giraffe stuffed animal back when we were pregnant with our DD. We had her entire nursery planned in giraffes so it was perfect. When we lost our Kendall, we were devestated and I wanted to get rid of everything we had bought for her. I was angry and didn't want to be reminded of anything during that time. DH convinced me to hang on to a few of our favorite items and this little giraffe was one of the items we hung onto. Then...3 months after loosing Kendall, we found we were pregnant with our now, 11 month old DS. We decided we would continue with the giraffe theme for his nursery, just changing the curtains and the bedding, so we were able to bring this little guy out again. Believe it or not, this little stuffed animal is a symbol of so much. Amazing what things you hold on to when you go through a crisis. Sometimes I will sit in my glider holding onto this little giraffe while DS is sleeping and quietly weep for my little girl who is in heaven. I hope that DS will love this giraffe as he grows up, it would be just one way to help keep Kendall's memories alive.
12 comments:
I am sorry for your loss!!
This little giraffe is the cutest .. and just reading your post make me realize how precious our little ones are!!
Thanks for sharing this little friend.
What a beautiful post. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to lose a child. I am so sorry.
I do need to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog. Your photos are always so crisp and fresh looking, beautiful!
cute photo, but amazing journaling. What a special little giraffe. What a special post.
I cannot imagine losing a child. You have your memories of her and a little boy to bring you smiles. Thanks for sharing this meaningful little giraffe.
So sorry for the loss of your Kendall. The little giraffe is adorable and capture is wonderful. Thank you for sharing the meaning behind it.
What a sweet blog. This little giraffe is so cute. I love his cheery look and soft yellow colors. Great photo.
Heather,
Your blogs and your photos are beautiful.
The ones about your little girl are sometimes hard for me to read.. as I think I am right about where you were when you lost her and I keep thinking about them. I guess something pregnant women do alot... worry.
I can't wait to met you new little guy.. we need to plan lunch or something soon!
I'm so sorry for your loss Heather. I love that you were able to bring the giraffe back to life by using him in your DS's room. I think big sis would have wanted it that way. Thanks for sharing.
What a fantastic post. I am so sorry for the loss of your Kendall. Oh Heather, you truely made me cry with you this am.
what a touching post. how sweet that your DH was able to think ahead of his grief and know how important it would be to keep your reminders. that little giraffe is just the cutest thing and you have done a great honor to your sweet Kendall to include her in ds's life.
I am so so sorry for your loss, Heather. The photographs are beautiful, and even more-so when the meaning is shared. Thank you for sharing.
painfully sweet......i am glad that you still have still have this giraffe--such a moving post...thanks for sharing!
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