It’s hard to believe our little girl would be three years old today. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think about her and wish she was here with us. Watching Pete grow and learn has brought so much joy to our lives, but also makes me sad for all that we missed with our sweet Brienna. I fantasize about cuddling with her, giving her hugs and kisses and I long to hold her again. Even just for one minute. I miss her so, so much and the weeks leading up to her birthday are especially difficult … I feel the pain of losing her as acutely as if it happened yesterday.
We celebrated Brienna today though. It’s her special day and as much as June 2 makes me sad, I’m so happy that she has one day that is hers, and hers alone. We did a family 6.2 mile run this morning in honor of her birthday. I love running in her memory and it’s my dream someday to organize a 10K and hold it every year on/around her birthday.
So many of our friends and family members thought about Brienna today and sent us messages to let us know; I wish I could express how much that means to me. I love that her memory lives on and that she made such an impact on the lives of so many people, some who never had the chance to meet her. She is a special little girl. When we visited her bench this afternoon, we left three balloons and her dad gave her a single pink rose. The plants are from her grandparents and I think anyone looking would instantly be able to tell how loved she is. I can only hope she feels our love too.
“Loved with a love beyond telling,
Missed with a grief beyond all tears.”
Beautiful pictures,Laurie, and a very touching entry.Thank you for sharing. We feel Brienna’s spirit and think of her so often.We send our love to all of you, and we feel so blessed to have you in our lives.
Love,
Mom and Dad
I thought of Brienna so much today. What a beautiful rememberance of such a special girl. Never forgotten, forever loved.
Laurie,
My heart too, aches to hold Brienna again. I imagine how she would look and act and how loved she would be. You taught us all so much about love. Brienna will always live in my heart. Hers is a legacy of great love and she is truly a gift to us all. I cherish her memory and am a better person because of her in my life. I love you , Pat, Pete and Brienna with all my heart. One of Brienna’s greatest gifts is the gift of love and watching you & Pat with Pete it is ever present as you cherish each moment with him yet hold Brienna close in your hearts.
Dear Laurie and Pat:
What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful girl. Brienna’s spirit will always be part of your lives. I have been thinking of you especially this week of her birthday. I am certain that she has been smiling down lovingly on her family.
She will forever be loved.
Love,
Aunt Pam
Dear Laurie and Pat,
A very beautiful and loving memorial to our precious Brienna! She remains forever in my heart ,thoughts and prayers. I have been thinking of all of you, most especially, at this time of her birthday.
with lots of love and xoxoxo’s,
Nana
Happy birthday to our little guardian angel. Thinking of you all and so thankful for Brienna and all she has taught us. Love you.
Kris
Very touching post. My daughter turned 3 on June 5th so I will always keep Brienna in mind when Gabriella gets older. Hope all is well, thanks for sharing!
I carry her with me every day. The little angel that could.