It is hard to believe that our sweet baby girl would be two years old today. Two years! If I close my eyes, I find myself transported back to June 2, 2009. I can still relive that day in almost perfect detail. I will never forget, yet I fear that I didn’t memorize enough about Brienna to last me a lifetime. The thing about death that is so hard to come to terms with is it’s finality. I know that Brienna is in a better place, yet sometimes I still cannot rationalize that I don’t get to see her, hold her or kiss her again; forever is a very long time to be without your daughter …
Brienna is so loved and so missed. As hard as her birthday is, it’s also a day when we get to celebrate her. She made such an impact on our lives and I know that I am a better person because of her. All the calls, texts and emails we received today are so appreciated. Not because people are thinking about us, but because they are thinking about her. I have often feared that she would be forgotten. That she isn’t is such a gift. So as always, thank you.
Brienna Marie,
Happy 2nd Birthday sweet angel! We wish more than anything that you were here with us to celebrate your special day. You are in our hearts and on our minds each and every day. It is hard to believe it’s been two years since we said hello and goodbye. Thank you for changing our lives and helping make us better parents. We love you and miss you more than you can imagine …
Love,
Mom and Dad
I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.
All I have are memories, and a picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake, with which I’ll never part.
God has you His keeping, I have you in my heart.
Celebrate is right. Brienna has taught us so much about love and life, and she deserves to be celebrated. I worry, too, that I didn’t memorize enough, I didn’t look at her long enough, but today when I went to visit her, I remembered what it felt like to hold her. And it felt good.
Such a beautiful picture of such a beautiful baby girl. Thought of you guys so much today. It is so hard to believe that it has been two years, especially when sometimes it felt time stood still while the world rushed by. Happy Birthday sweet Brienna Marie, thank you for touching our lives and making us all better people. Lots of love, Nicole
Dear Pat and Laurie:
I have been thinking of you alot lately and I wanted to let you know that I too will always remember Brienna… She will always be a special part of your growing family… and you will always cherish your memeories of your time with her.. she will continue to be a presence in your daily lives and she will always be a source of strength for you to draw upon..
Happy Birthday Sweet Brienna!…
Love,
Great Aunt Pam
Dear Laurie & Pat,
Brienna is a rare gift that will always be treasured. I carry her in my heart each & every moment. She is remembered with with great love and longing as well as gratitude for the special gifts she gave us. I close my eyes and still feel her in my arms. I feel the love, see her beautiful face & remember the powerful emotions of that night. Because of Brienna I have been forever changed…
I wish more than anything that she was here with us but I believe that we all have a very special angel watching over us.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts & memories with us. Brienna was blessed with incredible parents and knew only great love.
I love you.
Mom
The quote is so beautiful – so true. Love you baby girl!
Dear Pat and Laurie,
We miss Brienna so much, and we feel privileged to be her grandparents. We will always cherish our memories of holding her and of feeling her very special spirit touch our hearts. We are grateful for her spiritual presence in our lives every day, and believe that she is watching over all of us from above.
Your quote and Brienna’s beautiful picture are so moving.
Love,
Nana and Grampa