Monday, April 7, 2008

How Sweet It Is


I don't know if you remember but I know I have mentioned how perfect Mary Grace's nose was (it was one of the first things I noticed). So much so, that I couldn't count the number of times I kissed her nose, rubbed it against my cheek or just touched it, even after her spirit was already with Jesus. I really thought a few times I could literally bite it off - if you are a Mom you know what I am talking about. Anyway - these pictures are priceless to me - thank you again Amber from NILMDTS - now a dear friend - it's such a blessing to look at these and remember the feeling I had (BTW - she took over 1,100 pictures that day and we didn't even realize she was in the room! now that's good photography!). I hope these pictures show why it is worth it all, why I would do it a thousand more times just for these precious moments. God blessed us with Mary Grace and I will praise Him forever!!











I just know God formed her hand like this to tell me she loves me when I look at her pictures. And they called it a "hand abnormality" ha!














26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like a perfect hand to me!
God Bless You!

Unknown said...

Kim-
What beautiful pictures - Truly a miracle gift from God. Thank you so much for posting them. May God continue to hold you in His hand.

Love ya,
Brigid

Laurie in Ca. said...

Thinking about you every day Kim and praying you through. I love her hand and think it is perfect. All babies are Gods perfection, nothing sweeter in the whole world. I'm so glad you have so many good pictures of your precious time with Mary Grace. Have a wonderful day today.

Love, Laurie in Ca.

Jesse said...

What a sweet gift from God...especially her tiny hand! I absolutely believe God send that "abnormality" just for you.

Still praying for you and your family.

Melody
Houston, TX

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for the posting. The pictures are wonderful. Mary Grace's hand is a precious blessing. She wanted you to know her love for you.

Love,
Christy

Beth said...

Her little hand brought tears to my eyes...how precious. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Precious pictures, a darling baby. Just perfect. Thank you for sharing. Still praying for you daily!
Kings in Vanc. WA.

Pauline said...

Looks perfect to me right along with that cute little nose!
thanks for sharing

Kim said...

Well, that is one beautiful baby girl. Wow.
You two really make some beautiful girls-all 3!
Thank you for sharing these precious pictures with us. Still praying for you and your sweet family.
Happy to see the update!
Kim

Lorri said...

Growing up with 2 deaf parents...that sign means more to me than the verbal "I Love you". :) So sweet!!

God is good!

boltefamily said...

Kim -
Those pictures are AMAZING! NILMDTS is such a blessing! Mary Grace did have a perfect nose and we know God makes no mistakes. Undoubtedly he created her perfect and her hand is also perfect! She is beautiful! Just like her sisters!

carol said...

Kim,
Thanks for your note on our guestbook. I came by to "meet" you and your family, especially Mary Grace. As you can imagine, I am so sorry for your loss and understanding that longing you have for her to still be with you.
The pictures are precious and what a blessing to have those.
Sending you many prayers and hugs for the each difficult moment that comes.
love,hope and courage
Carol Miller
(caringbridge.org/ky/reidmiller)

Angie said...

Kim,

They are just beautiful. The hand is priceless. I agree with you, the NILMDS people are truly amazing, and I am so grateful for this ministry. I hope they know how much it means!

Love you, and praying for you often!l

Angie

So Blessed said...

Every good and perfect gift is from above...and Mary Grace was indeed both perfect and a gift. How precious that her little hand was saying "I love you". The pictures are beautiful treasures. I continue to pray for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

I love your new layout, and I LOVE all the pictures! Thanks for sharing with us!
Remember, you have lots of us praying for you!!
Have a HAPPY day! (Someone said this to me recently, and it's just so much more cheerful than "have a nice day"!)
Be blessed!
PS. Thanks also for sharing pics of your other little sweeties, they are such pretty girls too!
King family in Vanc. WA.

Chris and Emily said...

beautiful.

Yvette said...

Sweet Kim,

The pictures are absolutely beautiful. NILMDTS is an incredible ministry and I, too, am so thankful for the pictures they took on our behalf - these are pictures we will cherish forever!

I love the picture of Mary Grace's hand, it is so sweet. Oh those little things we cherish - mine was Tristan's little lips that I loved to touch and kiss on.

Your friendship means so much to me and I am so glad we have been able to walk this road together sweet friend. The Lord knew we'd need each other didn't he?

Praying for you every day!

Love, Yvette
www.tristanasher.blogspot.com

P.S. I love the new look of your blog - the pink is as sweet looking as precious Mary Grace.

Emily said...

Oh Kim!!! Doesn't the new look of your blog just make your heart dance?! How very, very perfect. Hang out here and stare at it for ours. Amazing Mary Grace indeed. :)

ShEiLa said...

I look at your blog everyday... so naturally I noticed the changes this am. It's perfect! and your picture of Mary Grace's hand is precious and priceless. I can only imagine how much you miss her.
toodles- Sheila, NV

Cathy said...

We should all wish our hands carried such beautiful messages.
Cathy & Annabel

Kenzie said...

Kim-

LOVE the new blog layout... it looks amazing! Thank you for sharing more pictures. I am always amazed at how perfect she looks, hands, nose and all :)

Loved talking to you last week. Continuing to pray for the specifics!

Love,
Kenzie

Kim said...

Love the new look! It's precious.

Matt Mooney said...

You're right. Quite a beautiful nose. Thanks for sharing.

Matt & Ginny Mooney (eliot's parents)

Mandy said...

Mary Grace was a beautiful baby and I love her little nose too. I love your new blog look. I check on you daily and think about you and all of the other moms who have traveled this road. I am still praying for you.

Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com

Debbie said...

Kim,
I think about you often. Mary Grace was absolutely beautiful. I love checking your blog to read and be touched by your sweet spirit.
Love, Debbie

Anonymous said...

Oh yes... that hand was perfectly formed!

I have a friend who recently lost a baby unexpectedly at 9 days old. I appreciate your honesty and your anger. My friend (also a Christian) struggles with that same anger, and I think it will help her to read this.

Your family is in my prayers.