Four years ago this week, I was greatly anticipating the birth of our third child. The nursery was well equipped with diapers, clothes, blankets, a rocking chair and crib. All it lacked was a sweet, most precious little girl.
Sarah Adleen was named after her second great-grandmothers whom I admire and love dearly. She was a beautiful baby with thick, dark hair and big eyes. Her angelic, happy and patient personality brought such joy into my life. 
Not an hour goes by that I do not think of my angel daughter. I am so grateful to know that she is well and happy, full of life, intelligence, grace, beauty, and love. How blessed I am to be her eternal mother.
THE CORD
We are connected,
My child and I, by
An invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord
That connects us 'til birth
This cord can't be seen
By any on Earth.
This cord does it's work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it's there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed
It can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you're not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised... I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can't take it away!
~Author Unknown
18 comments:
Oh Christine...what a sweet and touching poem. I love to read your thoughts of Sarah. They are always so inspiring. I'm sure her sweet spirit will be with you this week. Happy Birthday Sarah.
That is a beautiful poem. How wonderful that we as mothers will always be attached to our children!
How we all adored this sweet angel child while she was on earth and how we all long for her presence again! Yet how comforted we are in knowing where she is and that we will be with her forever one day. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you as you commemorate her 4th birthday this week.
What a beautiful poem. Sarah cotinues to bring joy to our family each time we talk of so many wonderful memories.
These are beautiful words. I am thinking of you all this week and praying that you will be comforted by these special memories of your beautiful Sarah.
I love the beautiful picture of Sarah surrounded by love from the very first moments of her earthly life. What a blessing for her to join an eternal family and be so dearly loved. Your family continues to be in our heart and prayers.
Such a beautiful, poignant message. Thank you for sharing this poem - how real that bond is for each mother. And how blessed we are to be eternal mothers.
Happy Birthday to little Sarah this week. Motherhood gives us the opportunity to experience one of the richest relationships eternity has to offer.
What sweet pictures of your children.
Happy birthday sweet Sarah. I really enjoyed the poem as well.
Dear dear Sarah! What a great blessing the temple is and how precious the family bonds that can last for eternity. The day she was born will forever be a cause for celebration. I'm so glad you have such precious pictures.
Those ties that bind are stronger than even we can express. Happy Birthday sweet Sarah!
Christine, the line about being bruised and sore puts into words the physical ache of your grieving. You are in my prayers. Happy Birthday dear Sarah.
I have been thinking about Sarah's birthday as well. I am so grateful that she had you for her mother.
I mean has . . and will have.
I needed tissues close by to read this post. Thank you for sharing that beautiful poem and the sweet memories of Sarah. I had forgotten how much hair she had when she was born. Thank you for your continual example of hope, faith and optimistic endurance.
Beautiful poem, Sarah not only left an impression on Nathan and Maren's heart but ours as well. We miss her greatly.
We love you and your family and hope you have a nice weekend of great memories.
Thanks Christine! What a beautiful poem. I hope it's okay if I frame it and put it in Brittney's room.....
Loved all the fun pictures after Christmas! I am glad you got to go back to Utah. I just love the "Living Tree" for Brian's Father. People did that for Brittney. We have four trees on our property. Three trees that represent all three children and then one special tree for Brittney given and planted by Ryan Baseball Team. They are all small (dwarf) blossoming weeping pear and apples trees. They are just huge now! Small.....hummmmm!
Well, you know we love you and your family. This second year will be indeed different. Keep talking to Brian, your parents and the Lord. That will help, I promise. I am only a phone call away, if you need me.
Love you all your family!
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