The first time I met Sarah was in the mother's room at church during the first Sunday you were in our ward. Christine - we spent quite a bit of time feeding our babies together didn't we? (-: I remember being struck by Sarah's beautiful eyes and gorgeous eyelashes! Since Sarah and Samantha were so close in age they were also often found in the hallways at church together when neither one was quite reverent enough for meetings. (-:
The last time we were with Sarah was the day before we moved. Sweet Christine had watched most of my children the entire day while my home was being packed up and then fed my family dinner that evening. I remember Sarah happily sitting in her seat with that cute smile that made her eyes twinkle. Just thinking about it makes me smile. (-:
I remember taking pictures for the primary activity last year. Before this, Sarah was way too cool for me, but when she saw that I had a camera I was her new best friend. She was posing all over the place! Everytime I entered the room she smiled at me and 'struck a pose.' It was hilarious.
My memory of Sarah is as she entered nursery. Those first few Sundays were a little difficult, but I was so happy that she would stay with me. I was even happier for her when she ventured out of my arms to do puzzles. When our ward split, I was a little worried if Sarah would make it in nursery without me, but of course she did.
I too met You and Sarah in the nursing lounge! I also was so lucky to get to cut sweet Sarah's hair with yours and Maren's. What fun girls day out ya'll would have some Saturdays. Sarah usually did awesome getting her hair cut, and would sit surprisingly still for such a bundle of wiggles. She really wore the Sarah cut well. I was asking my customer that works at TX Childrens hospital one day if she saw or had Sarah as her patient...and the girl was describing Sarah to me with the cutest hair ever and the bigest beautiful eyes. I thought that was so cute. She had not had her as a patient but had heard about Sarah. Sarah's eyes are beautiful and I must say Cristine always loved having her hair round brushed and beautiful. And Still, Kade everytime we make brownies or a chocolate cake Kade still says "Make a cake for Sarah?" We Love Sarah:)
I think that some children come with a certain "specialness" that is worn on the inside and outside more than others. Sarah's demeanor and spirit were something I had never seen in a 1 and 2 year old when I met her. I remember seeing her love for all babies around her and how cute it was that she didn't care to walk early. I think she just needed those special extra loves from you constantly. Whenever I describe Sarah, I tell people she is unlike any other toddler you have ever met. I loved when I took her pictures that one time that she was always twirlling "like a princess and ballernia" and loved pointing at the camera asking Mama, "what's that?" She had a bashful smile when we sat behind you in sacrament- almost like a constant game of peek-a-boo. You are still in our daily prayers. What a neat memory book of Sarah you will be able to put together. Love you bunches.
What a wonderful way to remember Sarah's third birthday! My mind is filled with sweet memories of our little angel but one which is dear to me happened just a few short weeks ago. Because of the fun Sarah and her siblings had in riding a Power-Wheels car at our home in Utah, Grandpa decided to buy one for them to enjoy riding around in their own neighborhood. Upon returning from the store with a shiny new truck in the back of the van, Sarah met us in the garage. Viewing the surprise, Sarah squealed with delight, clapping her little hands together the best she could and trying to jump for joy. Seeing her so very happy inspite of her many challenges still brings pleasure to my heart.
There are so many memories we have of Sarah but the best one was at a Baptism. We had just gotten our new puppy and Sarah wanted to come over and see him. She asked what his name was, "Raja". She ended up saying the name over and over again throughout the entire baptism.
I'm sorry you missed the baptism and had to take her out of the room because of it. We laughed the entire baptism hearing her out in the hall repeating, "Raja, I want to see Raja".
I have nothing to look back on but something to anticipate with great joy!
You see, I never had the pleasure or the delight of meeting Sarah.
What I do know is that she was blessed with a family who walks with Christ and that you will have the great pleasure of raising her when the veil is no more.
Our Heavenly Father is the ultimate scrapbooker - He gifts each of us with memories to fill our albums that will last an eternity.
Happy 3rd "Burp-Day"! I will never forget when I came to Houston shortly after Caroline was born. Sarah and I quickly formed a routine together. Watching Diamond Princess (until the harmonies hurt our ears), eating "Chocolate Balls", Napping for 3 minutes, climbing upstairs to watch "Spot" and then back to the kitchen for more chocolate. Once the clock struck three we were off to pick up Nathan and Maren from school. I remember one of the trips to the school Sarah told me that she wouldn't be going to Nathan and Maren's school. In her sweet little voice she said, "I go to school with the angels."
I miss you, Sarah. Not an hour goes by that I don't think of you. How blessed you are to be schooled by our Father's angels above.
There are so many sweet memories of Sarah. Let me list them: *the time I walked into your home, and was shooed out by Sarah saying: "No Crystal" Mommy, her out!!!" (Clue taken) *the numerous Dora the Explorer Movies she watched and loved them * the time when Devin was born, and not matter how hard I tried to convince her that his name was "Devin", she still called him "Evin". I will always have that memory of her. And I am afraid Devin will always have that nickname of "Evin Devin" * The day after her passing, the feeling of peace and relief in your home when I walked in. Both you and Brian were sitting eating some lunch, Chicken Noodle Soup, and each of commented on how lucky you were to have such peace and comfort from knowing that Sarah had touched your life for just that brief moment. Just thinking about what a special girl she was, and how lucky you were to have her, and our family having the privilege to know her as well, makes me smile.
I have recently come across your blog as a reader of your cousin Heather's blog. She is my sisters, sister-in-law. I just love her! I hope that you don't think this innapropriate, but I had to comment on your sweet little girl! I have twin 3 year olds, one girl, one boy, so their ages are very close to Sarah's! I have to say that I am forever changed, for the better by reading your blog, and being introduced if only for a minute to your amazing daughter and family. I am amazed by your unwavering faith!! I have met my fair share of amazing people, and without ever meeting you in person I can tell that your friends and family are blessed to have you in their lives. What a sweet and beautiful daughter of God you raised, and what a tribute to your family that you were blessed with one of his choice spirits that only had to gain a body to prove herself worthy. I love your blog! Even through emmense grief, I am uplifted every time I read it! Thank you for being such a fine example, and being someone that we can all learn from!! Your kids are all beautiful, and we pray for you, your husband, and your children on a nightly basis.
My favorite and sweetest memory of Sarah came just after Hurricane Ike. At the park, as I was wathcing and chasing the other children, I watched from a distance as Brian pushed and pushed Sarah on the swings. She swang for a long, long time. I could barely hear him softly singing "Happy Birthday" to her over and over. My heart was touched. Tears welled in my eyes as I saw a loving father fulfilling the desires of his daughter's heart. I will never forget the many moments I glimpsed of each of you as you bravely went through this difficult experience. We love you for the wonderful family you are and for your amazing examples. Through Sarah's journey, we have been inspired to live better, more Christlike lives. We love you and rejoice that you and Sarah will be together eternally.
My favorite snapshot memory is the memory I have of her after school by the duck pond with Caroline in the stroller and Nathan and Maren and Rebecca and Quinn all wanting to play with Hunter. Sarah just wanted to hug him. Just last year she clung to her mama whenever she would see that rowdy puppy, but this year, she loved him.
I also remember her sharing snacks with Quinn at swimming lessons.
In all the times I saw Sarah, I never saw her push or hit. When she was upset over something, Christine would just have to talk her through it, and Sarah would cuddle into Christine with complete trust.
I told Ashley about the memories you are collecting for Sarah's birhtday. I asked her what her favorite memory of Sarah is. With out any hesitation she responded that: "I love the way Sarah dances. I love to dance with Sarah at my house, at her house, or when we watch Barbie and The Diamond Castle. Sarah is so silly when she spins like a princess. I want to dance with Sarah some more."
There are so many memories of Sarah to choose from; here are a few favorites:
*I was watching Sarah while you took the other children to the dentist. Sarah was shy when she woke up from her nap, so I just talked to her in her crib. I was very pregnant and little Sarah was very intrigued about the baby in my tummy. I asked her if it was a girl or boy, and immediately she told me it was a girl. I think within the next 10 minutes my water broke and later that night, a little girl was born. Sarah knew little Ellie was coming and even convinced her to come that day!
*I’ll always remember Sarah singing “Twinkle, twinkle, little doll” to Ellie. Ellie just adored Sarah and Sarah was so patient and loving with her.
*Sarah loved to “hold” Ellie. When Ellie and I met Sarah in the halls at church, the park, or at your house, Sarah would sit down and always ask to “hold” Ellie. We would place Ellie sitting down next to Sarah while Sarah gave Ellie hugs and kisses. What a special relationship Sarah had with everyone she met.
I've been thinking about Sarah's birthday as George reminds me often that his birthday is in just two weeks. I have always chuckled that Sarah was due a few days after George but was born 2 days before...Christine, you know how envious my poor pregnant body was!
One sweet memory was from our Houston trip last Spring when all Sarah and George wanted to do was swing and swing. I loved every minute of pushing and chatting with our toddlers while Christine and I rushed to catch up on every aspect of life, while the big kids rekindled their bonds playing on the playground. Then of course....off to Papasitos to meet Brian for yummy TexMex Dinner.
Forever, our most tender memory of Sarah will be our visit to our home in Utah a few days before Thanksgiving. What a treasure to have you with us. I literally felt the army of angels walk into my home as you entered. Sarah loved the oatmeal cookies George and I had made in honor of your visit and asked for another and another and another. After many.....she asked for three more. I gave them to her while she was sitting on Christine's lap. Sarah then with great effort got down out of Christine's arms, made what Brian called the 18-point turn and shuffled over to where George sat on the couch and handed him a cookie with the kindest smile on her face saying, "Here George!", not once, but three times. Our oatmeal cookies are now affectionately named, "Sarah's Cookies."
We celebrate for Sarah on January 16th.
With all our love, Scharman, Matt, Emmeline, Grace, George and Anthon
A memory I have of Sarah was this summer at the Butler reunion. I know how much Sarah loved to pick flowers and it made me smile when she would bring Christine a bouquet of "flowers" that were actually dandelions. Everything was beautiful to her. We will make her burial site beautiful on her birthday. We love you.
One of my favorite memories of Sarah happened at our last Stake Conference. I was in the restroom with my daughters when Christine came in with Sarah. Christine and I said hello and then Sarah, holding her mothers hand, said 'How are you doing today Amy?' I couldn't help but smile and chuckle hearing such a grown up greeting out of her sweet little two year old body. As she walked off with her mother she said 'I like Amy', and that just made my day! I was so happy to see that she was feeling more like herself at that time and I felt blessed to be in her path that day.
Hi Christine. I never met your precious little Sarah but it is fun to take a moment and read here about her darling little "big" personality and her divinely sensitive spirit. I just want you to know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers often. I know that as the days pass there are the moments of grief as you miss Sarah's presence and miss holding her in your arms and I just want you to know that I pray that you will always feel peace and love in those moments and receive the support you need. You and your husband are a huge example to me seeing your strength, faith and divine understanding during this time. Thank you for your example. I hope your celebration of Sarah's life on her third birthday is very wonderful and very sweet. What a blessing!! xoxo -Laura
When your family first moved here I remeber seeing Sarah sitting with you in Sunday School and I rember making a comment to Ryan about what a beautiful baby she was. I also rember thinking that she was about the only baby I knew of that was as cute as my own little Kassidy. As she grew her little personality matched her beautiful apperance.
Christine, I actually have a very special memory of Sarah that I have been too shy to share but would like to tell you now. The first time I met her - and you - was in the spring of 2006 just after we had moved into the ward. Brian and I were sitting behind your family and gorgeous little baby Sarah was peeking over your shoulder at me. I remember just watching you tenderly cuddle her as you gently swayed and I remember noticing how rare a color Sarah's incredibly gorgeous eyes were. How was it possible they actually had tiny flecks of metallic GOLD in them?!! (Now I know it was the mark of a perfect spirit!)
While I was watching you two, and seeing the visible love that baby Sarah had for you, she smiled and it suddenly hit me how beautiful motherhood was. This was a big mental change for me because previously I had deliberately put off having children so I could finish my degree and because I just wasn't ready for them. But those few moments of observing you two really softened my heart to the idea. This led to me recognizing the feeling that Aiden was waiting to come to earth about 6 weeks later and of course, he came. Let me tell you, changing my heart like that was no small thing! But she did and it started a domino effect that will remain in motion forever after.
I didn't see your family much after the ward was split but I do remember Cherise's farewell party at your house. The children had come home from swimming and when I locked eyes with Sarah, I gave her a wink and a big smile; my way of saying that I remembered and thanking her.
How impressed I am by Sarah! She is a strong and special spirit to have so quickly changed my stubborn heart. I'd seen mothers with their babies numerous times before so I know this change was truly because of that moment with Sarah. When I say that I am honored to know her, you now know that I mean I am grateful to her for sharing a glance, a smile and her bright light so more joy would come into my life. For that I will adoringly remember her and thank her for when I see her again.
One time you came visiting teaching and brought Sarah. She didn't want to take off her Croc sandals (I think they were yellow). You told me that ever since she got them, she didn't want to wear anything else. A few weeks later, I got some for Abbie and sure enough, she didn't want to wear anything else either. Since then, when I see a cute little pair of Crocs, I think of Sarah.
I have so many favorite memories of Sarah. I loved having Sarah in my home. I loved watching her and Ashley carry around their matching Minnie dolls everywhere they went. Sarah was always so sweet to bring a Minnie doll for Ashley to play with. It was something she look forward to each time Sarah came over. I remember listening to Sarah and Ashley as they sat at my kitchen table one morning enjoying a little snack. They were just chatting with one another. Sarah asked Ashley "who Ashley Daddy?" Ashley replied "Johnny". Then Ashley asked"Sarah who you Dada" and Sarah replied in her sweet little low voice "Bi-an" then they both started giggling. I can still hear her sweet little voice as if it was happening right now. I loved the sound of her voice.
In honor of Sarah's third birthday, our family is compiling memories of her. Do you have a memory of Sarah? Just leave a comment below. Thank you!
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The first time I met Sarah was in the mother's room at church during the first Sunday you were in our ward. Christine - we spent quite a bit of time feeding our babies together didn't we? (-: I remember being struck by Sarah's beautiful eyes and gorgeous eyelashes! Since Sarah and Samantha were so close in age they were also often found in the hallways at church together when neither one was quite reverent enough for meetings. (-:
The last time we were with Sarah was the day before we moved. Sweet Christine had watched most of my children the entire day while my home was being packed up and then fed my family dinner that evening. I remember Sarah happily sitting in her seat with that cute smile that made her eyes twinkle. Just thinking about it makes me smile. (-:
I remember taking pictures for the primary activity last year. Before this, Sarah was way too cool for me, but when she saw that I had a camera I was her new best friend. She was posing all over the place! Everytime I entered the room she smiled at me and 'struck a pose.' It was hilarious.
My memory of Sarah is as she entered nursery. Those first few Sundays were a little difficult, but I was so happy that she would stay with me. I was even happier for her when she ventured out of my arms to do puzzles. When our ward split, I was a little worried if Sarah would make it in nursery without me, but of course she did.
I too met You and Sarah in the nursing lounge! I also was so lucky to get to cut sweet Sarah's hair with yours and Maren's. What fun girls day out ya'll would have some Saturdays. Sarah usually did awesome getting her hair cut, and would sit surprisingly still for such a bundle of wiggles. She really wore the Sarah cut well. I was asking my customer that works at TX Childrens hospital one day if she saw or had Sarah as her patient...and the girl was describing Sarah to me with the cutest hair ever and the bigest beautiful eyes. I thought that was so cute. She had not had her as a patient but had heard about Sarah. Sarah's eyes are beautiful and I must say Cristine always loved having her hair round brushed and beautiful. And Still, Kade everytime we make brownies or a chocolate cake Kade still says "Make a cake for Sarah?" We Love Sarah:)
I think that some children come with a certain "specialness" that is worn on the inside and outside more than others. Sarah's demeanor and spirit were something I had never seen in a 1 and 2 year old when I met her. I remember seeing her love for all babies around her and how cute it was that she didn't care to walk early. I think she just needed those special extra loves from you constantly. Whenever I describe Sarah, I tell people she is unlike any other toddler you have ever met. I loved when I took her pictures that one time that she was always twirlling "like a princess and ballernia" and loved pointing at the camera asking Mama, "what's that?" She had a bashful smile when we sat behind you in sacrament- almost like a constant game of peek-a-boo. You are still in our daily prayers. What a neat memory book of Sarah you will be able to put together. Love you bunches.
What a wonderful way to remember Sarah's third birthday! My mind is filled with sweet memories of our little angel but one which is dear to me happened just a few short weeks ago. Because of the fun Sarah and her siblings had in riding a Power-Wheels car at our home in Utah, Grandpa decided to buy one for them to enjoy riding around in their own neighborhood. Upon returning from the store with a shiny new truck in the back of the van, Sarah met us in the garage. Viewing the surprise, Sarah squealed with delight, clapping her little hands together the best she could and trying to jump for joy. Seeing her so very happy inspite of her many challenges still brings pleasure to my heart.
There are so many memories we have of Sarah but the best one was at a Baptism. We had just gotten our new puppy and Sarah wanted to come over and see him. She asked what his name was, "Raja". She ended up saying the name over and over again throughout the entire baptism.
I'm sorry you missed the baptism and had to take her out of the room because of it. We laughed the entire baptism hearing her out in the hall repeating, "Raja, I want to see Raja".
I have nothing to look back on but something to anticipate with great joy!
You see, I never had the pleasure or the delight of meeting Sarah.
What I do know is that she was blessed with a family who walks with Christ and that you will have the great pleasure of raising her when the veil is no more.
Our Heavenly Father is the ultimate scrapbooker - He gifts each of us with memories to fill our albums that will last an eternity.
with love,
kathryn_m
Happy 3rd "Burp-Day"! I will never forget when I came to Houston shortly after Caroline was born. Sarah and I quickly formed a routine together. Watching Diamond Princess (until the harmonies hurt our ears), eating "Chocolate Balls", Napping for 3 minutes, climbing upstairs to watch "Spot" and then back to the kitchen for more chocolate. Once the clock struck three we were off to pick up Nathan and Maren from school. I remember one of the trips to the school Sarah told me that she wouldn't be going to Nathan and Maren's school. In her sweet little voice she said, "I go to school with the angels."
I miss you, Sarah. Not an hour goes by that I don't think of you. How blessed you are to be schooled by our Father's angels above.
There are so many sweet memories of Sarah. Let me list them:
*the time I walked into your home, and was shooed out by Sarah saying: "No Crystal" Mommy, her out!!!" (Clue taken)
*the numerous Dora the Explorer Movies she watched and loved them
* the time when Devin was born, and not matter how hard I tried to convince her that his name was "Devin", she still called him "Evin". I will always have that memory of her. And I am afraid Devin will always have that nickname of "Evin Devin"
* The day after her passing, the feeling of peace and relief in your home when I walked in. Both you and Brian were sitting eating some lunch, Chicken Noodle Soup, and each of commented on how lucky you were to have such peace and comfort from knowing that Sarah had touched your life for just that brief moment. Just thinking about what a special girl she was, and how lucky you were to have her, and our family having the privilege to know her as well, makes me smile.
I have recently come across your blog as a reader of your cousin Heather's blog. She is my sisters, sister-in-law. I just love her! I hope that you don't think this innapropriate, but I had to comment on your sweet little girl! I have twin 3 year olds, one girl, one boy, so their ages are very close to Sarah's! I have to say that I am forever changed, for the better by reading your blog, and being introduced if only for a minute to your amazing daughter and family. I am amazed by your unwavering faith!! I have met my fair share of amazing people, and without ever meeting you in person I can tell that your friends and family are blessed to have you in their lives. What a sweet and beautiful daughter of God you raised, and what a tribute to your family that you were blessed with one of his choice spirits that only had to gain a body to prove herself worthy. I love your blog! Even through emmense grief, I am uplifted every time I read it! Thank you for being such a fine example, and being someone that we can all learn from!! Your kids are all beautiful, and we pray for you, your husband, and your children on a nightly basis.
My favorite and sweetest memory of Sarah came just after Hurricane Ike. At the park, as I was wathcing and chasing the other children, I watched from a distance as Brian pushed and pushed Sarah on the swings. She swang for a long, long time. I could barely hear him softly singing "Happy Birthday" to her over and over. My heart was touched. Tears welled in my eyes as I saw a loving father fulfilling the desires of his daughter's heart. I will never forget the many moments I glimpsed of each of you as you bravely went through this difficult experience. We love you for the wonderful family you are and for your amazing examples. Through Sarah's journey, we have been inspired to live better, more Christlike lives. We love you and rejoice that you and Sarah will be together eternally.
I, too, have lots and lots of memories of Sarah.
My favorite snapshot memory is the memory I have of her after school by the duck pond with Caroline in the stroller and Nathan and Maren and Rebecca and Quinn all wanting to play with Hunter. Sarah just wanted to hug him. Just last year she clung to her mama whenever she would see that rowdy puppy, but this year, she loved him.
I also remember her sharing snacks with Quinn at swimming lessons.
In all the times I saw Sarah, I never saw her push or hit. When she was upset over something, Christine would just have to talk her through it, and Sarah would cuddle into Christine with complete trust.
Oh I love that girl!
I told Ashley about the memories you are collecting for Sarah's birhtday. I asked her what her favorite memory of Sarah is. With out any hesitation she responded that: "I love the way Sarah dances. I love to dance with Sarah at my house, at her house, or when we watch Barbie and The Diamond Castle. Sarah is so silly when she spins like a princess. I want to dance with Sarah some more."
Love,
Ashley
There are so many memories of Sarah to choose from; here are a few favorites:
*I was watching Sarah while you took the other children to the dentist. Sarah was shy when she woke up from her nap, so I just talked to her in her crib. I was very pregnant and little Sarah was very intrigued about the baby in my tummy. I asked her if it was a girl or boy, and immediately she told me it was a girl. I think within the next 10 minutes my water broke and later that night, a little girl was born. Sarah knew little Ellie was coming and even convinced her to come that day!
*I’ll always remember Sarah singing “Twinkle, twinkle, little doll” to Ellie. Ellie just adored Sarah and Sarah was so patient and loving with her.
*Sarah loved to “hold” Ellie. When Ellie and I met Sarah in the halls at church, the park, or at your house, Sarah would sit down and always ask to “hold” Ellie. We would place Ellie sitting down next to Sarah while Sarah gave Ellie hugs and kisses. What a special relationship Sarah had with everyone she met.
I've been thinking about Sarah's birthday as George reminds me often that his birthday is in just two weeks. I have always chuckled that Sarah was due a few days after George but was born 2 days before...Christine, you know how envious my poor pregnant body was!
One sweet memory was from our Houston trip last Spring when all Sarah and George wanted to do was swing and swing. I loved every minute of pushing and chatting with our toddlers while Christine and I rushed to catch up on every aspect of life, while the big kids rekindled their bonds playing on the playground. Then of course....off to Papasitos to meet Brian for yummy TexMex Dinner.
Forever, our most tender memory of Sarah will be our visit to our home in Utah a few days before Thanksgiving. What a treasure to have you with us. I literally felt the army of angels walk into my home as you entered. Sarah loved the oatmeal cookies George and I had made in honor of your visit and asked for another and another and another. After many.....she asked for three more. I gave them to her while she was sitting on Christine's lap. Sarah then with great effort got down out of Christine's arms, made what Brian called the 18-point turn and shuffled over to where George sat on the couch and handed him a cookie with the kindest smile on her face saying, "Here George!", not once, but three times. Our oatmeal cookies are now affectionately named, "Sarah's Cookies."
We celebrate for Sarah on January 16th.
With all our love,
Scharman, Matt, Emmeline, Grace, George and Anthon
A memory I have of Sarah was this summer at the Butler reunion. I know how much Sarah loved to pick flowers and it made me smile when she would bring Christine a bouquet of "flowers" that were actually dandelions. Everything was beautiful to her. We will make her burial site beautiful on her birthday. We love you.
Becky, Dave, and kids
One of my favorite memories of Sarah happened at our last Stake Conference. I was in the restroom with my daughters when Christine came in with Sarah. Christine and I said hello and then Sarah, holding her mothers hand, said 'How are you doing today Amy?' I couldn't help but smile and chuckle hearing such a grown up greeting out of her sweet little two year old body. As she walked off with her mother she said 'I like Amy', and that just made my day! I was so happy to see that she was feeling more like herself at that time and I felt blessed to be in her path that day.
Hi Christine. I never met your precious little Sarah but it is fun to take a moment and read here about her darling little "big" personality and her divinely sensitive spirit. I just want you to know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers often. I know that as the days pass there are the moments of grief as you miss Sarah's presence and miss holding her in your arms and I just want you to know that I pray that you will always feel peace and love in those moments and receive the support you need. You and your husband are a huge example to me seeing your strength, faith and divine understanding during this time. Thank you for your example. I hope your celebration of Sarah's life on her third birthday is very wonderful and very sweet. What a blessing!!
xoxo -Laura
When your family first moved here I remeber seeing Sarah sitting with you in Sunday School and I rember making a comment to Ryan about what a beautiful baby she was. I also rember thinking that she was about the only baby I knew of that was as cute as my own little Kassidy. As she grew her little personality matched her beautiful apperance.
Christine, I actually have a very special memory of Sarah that I have been too shy to share but would like to tell you now. The first time I met her - and you - was in the spring of 2006 just after we had moved into the ward. Brian and I were sitting behind your family and gorgeous little baby Sarah was peeking over your shoulder at me. I remember just watching you tenderly cuddle her as you gently swayed and I remember noticing how rare a color Sarah's incredibly gorgeous eyes were. How was it possible they actually had tiny flecks of metallic GOLD in them?!! (Now I know it was the mark of a perfect spirit!)
While I was watching you two, and seeing the visible love that baby Sarah had for you, she smiled and it suddenly hit me how beautiful motherhood was. This was a big mental change for me because previously I had deliberately put off having children so I could finish my degree and because I just wasn't ready for them. But those few moments of observing you two really softened my heart to the idea. This led to me recognizing the feeling that Aiden was waiting to come to earth about 6 weeks later and of course, he came. Let me tell you, changing my heart like that was no small thing! But she did and it started a domino effect that will remain in motion forever after.
I didn't see your family much after the ward was split but I do remember Cherise's farewell party at your house. The children had come home from swimming and when I locked eyes with Sarah, I gave her a wink and a big smile; my way of saying that I remembered and thanking her.
How impressed I am by Sarah! She is a strong and special spirit to have so quickly changed my stubborn heart. I'd seen mothers with their babies numerous times before so I know this change was truly because of that moment with Sarah. When I say that I am honored to know her, you now know that I mean I am grateful to her for sharing a glance, a smile and her bright light so more joy would come into my life. For that I will adoringly remember her and thank her for when I see her again.
One time you came visiting teaching and brought Sarah. She didn't want to take off her Croc sandals (I think they were yellow). You told me that ever since she got them, she didn't want to wear anything else. A few weeks later, I got some for Abbie and sure enough, she didn't want to wear anything else either. Since then, when I see a cute little pair of Crocs, I think of Sarah.
I have so many favorite memories of Sarah. I loved having Sarah in my home. I loved watching her and Ashley carry around their matching Minnie dolls everywhere they went. Sarah was always so sweet to bring a Minnie doll for Ashley to play with. It was something she look forward to each time Sarah came over. I remember listening to Sarah and Ashley as they sat at my kitchen table one morning enjoying a little snack. They were just chatting with one another. Sarah asked Ashley "who Ashley Daddy?" Ashley replied "Johnny". Then Ashley asked"Sarah who you Dada" and Sarah replied in her sweet little low voice "Bi-an" then they both started giggling. I can still hear her sweet little voice as if it was happening right now. I loved the sound of her voice.
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