Aubrey Ruth Palmer was born March 7, 2008. She weighed 4.2 pounds and 17 inches long. It was a day we all looked forward to but knew it could be a sad time for us also.
Kami did great during the labor they got her started with some medication about 11:00 pm and by 7:25 am she delivered Aubrey. She was delivered breech (bum first). We were sad to not to have her alive but we know that her spirit was with us.
She had black hair and the most beautiful angel face. It didn't take long for her little body to start breaking down and and we had to be so careful with her body so the skin would not break and bleed. We got to hold her for as long as we wanted and we felt like her spirit was watching over us. We dressed her in a beautiful white "little" dress my mom (her Great Grammy) made for her and got her ready for the mortuary.
To watch Steven and Kami hold her and touch her so tenderly was a touching experience for me. Steven took her personaly down to the morg. He wanted to take her and as he got there her nose had some blood on it. He gave her a kiss told her he loved her put her down. He stopped after he walked a few feet and asked for a tissue. He went back over to her and wiped the blood off her nose. He said "I couldn't leave her like that, I know Kami would want me to do this. They are such great parents and one day will get to have a child to raise here! We know that we will see and be with Aubrey again and we are grateful to know this.
We had a graveside memorial Saturday, March 8th and we hope this will help start our healing process. Both Grandpa's gave a few thoughts and Steven dedicated the grave site. We met at our home after for a luncheon and enjoyed our families. We also had "letters to Aubrey" for the kids and those who wanted to send a letter to Aubrey on a balloon. We attached the note to the balloon and let it go. Their are 28 grand kids on Steven's side of the family and I think they really enjoyed this as the adults did. I love the innocence of children and to hear there little letters were so tender and sweet.
Thank you all for your prayers we feel your love and support.
9 comments:
May you all be touched by the sweet thoughts of angels.
What a sweet and touching post. I hope that everyone is holding up okay. Give Kami a big HUGE squeeze from me!
We love your family so much and want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for you all.
jeannie, I know how much thought and work you put into the memorial, and it really did show. It was such a peaceful tribute to Aubrey. I really was touched by the whole expirence.
Jeannie, I want you to know how special your family is to me. Kami is such a sweetheart and I loved growing up with your family...going to girl's campt and having parties. I know this time must be difficult for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for your testimony in eternal families and for your example.
Emily Hinchey (Allphin)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. We love you.
your family is so amazing. what a sweet, sweet baby. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love~jackson&allison hallows
I'm so sorry for the heartache that you and your family are going through. You're all in our prayers-We love you!
JR & Raenae
We just want you to know that you are now in our thoughts and prayers. We had no idea, and are so sorry. We hope that Kami and Steven are doing alright. Again we are so very sorry, but have great faith in the knowledge that she was just too perfect, and had no need for life's experience. We love you guys and think of you often.
The Barnes
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