One early morning, a few months following Sarah's passing, I walked along the winding path at the lake near our home. My thoughts turned to Sarah as I recalled memories of us together here at Lake Anne. It came to me so clearly that we should purchase a bench in her honor. Not only would this bench provide a place to sit and enjoy the view, but it would serve as a memorial for our family. A few days later I contacted our community association and in just a few weeks we were granted permission to go forward with plans to purchase a bench and a memory plaque. We chose a special spot where the bench would sit, an area where Sarah enjoyed feeding the ducks. In a short time our bench was in place. This has been such a wonderful blessing for our family. Each Sunday we walk to the bench to enjoy the beauties of nature and think of Sarah.
These are pictures of Sarah at 18 months watching the ducks after our morning jog around the lake.
This is a peaceful, quiet place for me to visit and reflect on the sweet and tender moments I shared with my little girl.
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Thanks for sharing such tender feelings. I LOVE the pictures of Sarah and the ducks (especially the ducklings). There's still a little girl's heart lingering in me that still loves to feed the ducks.
Christine, This is your little piece of heaven on earth. A quiet place of sweet tender memories. A place you can go to be still and ponder and to feel close to Sarah. I have loved the few walks you and I have shared around that beautiful little lake. Sarah did have such a sweet, peaceful, kind heart.
Wow, does Caroline ever look like her big sister! It is so nice to be in these physical spaces that remind us of our loved ones. I am so glad for your experiences of peace here. What is hopefully our long road in life is made richer by these memories. Thinking of you!
What cute pictures of Sarah. Caroline looks so like her! I am so glad you have your bench next to the lake. It has always amazed me how places can hold feelings for us, and visiting those places can let us feel and just be. Sarah's lake bench is a beautiful place.
I echo the comments which have been written concerning your peaceful place. What reverence I feel as I look at your photos and remember the sweet spirit that loved to visit this special spot. You were inspired to establish this place as your memorial for Sarah.
You live in such a beautiful area. What a peaceful place to walk each day. I can see that Sarah had her picking of ducks and ducklings to feed. I'm glad you have the special bench to remember happy times with Sarah.
How sweet and tender these pictures of Sarah are. So fun to see her with the little ducklings! I am so glad you have a quiet place for you and family to all be, and bring her memory alive in your family.
Beautiful. Missing Sarah is a feeling that will never end. You are blessed to have such beautiful photographic memories of her time with you here in mortality.
I remember her best as a toddler and wanting to touch and explore things. I totally understand her fascination with the ducks. They are interesting (and social!) creatures.
The lake also reminds me of Sarah and of you. Someday I hope we can visit her bench with you. I am sure it is such a comfort to your family . . . yet another example of your wisdom and foresight.
Oh Christine. This is simply beautiful. You are a remarkable person, and Sarah was a divine child. :)
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