Our friend at the local mortuary set our collection of memorial items in cement for us this past week. Today (May 1st), he and his boys placed our memorial angel in her proper place at Abigail's grave.
I am so thankful and so relieved. There is a sense of closure. Thank you again to everyone who donated for her memorial costs! We could not have done this without your generosity. I know some of the donors didn't even know us personally and gave anyway. I am so touched by that, and by the many kindnesses from our dearest friends and family who have never let us feel abandoned or alone as we welcomed Abigail to our family in this heartbreaking way.
We know she is with us forever. This angel, with cheeks as big as Abigail's and a chin just as pronounced and familiar, will stand over her body's final resting place offering her gift of flowers, a symbol of beauty, to everyone who visits.
She gave us her heart, and we will always be reminded of our promise to give ours to her in return.
Everything is just right. The picture Same took is so perfect too. I love this. Thank you!
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