Last Thursday we put our little Ruby in the ground. What a beautiful, heartbreaking day that was. I never realized how much those two things could coexist, but they do. I’m so glad that I know God, and that I know of His love for me, my family, and my sweet angel baby. I always wondered how I would feel if I found myself in a situation like this, if my faith would be shaken, if I would be angry. But the truth is, I feel so wrapped up in love. And I’ve never felt calmer and more sure that heaven exists and God is real.
I want you to know how much your words and love and kindness have meant to me and my family. They have brought me so much comfort at a time when I felt as though I was going to be swallowed up with grief. There are so many good people in the world, people who are kind and sensitive, who are willing to mourn with those who mourn; I’m amazed. I’ve never understood it until now, but I can feel your prayers, and they have buoyed me up more than you know. So thank you, so very very much.
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Still praying for you and your precious family. May God continue to wrap you in His arms and carry you through this time.
-Hannah-
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I know there are no words I can offer to ease the pain, so just know I am praying for you.
Hannah sweet face in this picture breaks my heart. Your family has been in my prayers. I am so glad that you are keeping your faith in God and that you know Ruby is waiting for you in Heaven.
You are an amazingly strong women, all of the children god have given you are so blessed to have been given you as their mother. I am sorry for your loss, and pray for peace for you and your family!
Your post last week was heartbreaking. Love and prayers to your family.
I’m so sorry for your heartbreak and loss :( Your little Ruby was so perfect that she didn’t much time here on earth before returning to her Heavenly Father. It’s such a beautiful thing to know without a doubt that families are eternal :)
We don’t know each other, but I stumbled on your earlier post this morning and I wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss and am glad to read that you have felt comforted through this challenge.
I’m sorry for your loss Cori..praying for you.
I am remembering you and your family in my prayers, and happy you are feeling wrapped in love. Stay strong.
Oh, I cannot get over your Hannah’s face in this picture. It breaks my heart. I’ve never commented on here before, but I wanted to wish you and your family continued comfort and love as you heal. Sweet is the peace the gospel brings….
I just got the chance to read your previous post about Ruby. My heart breaks for you, but I am inspired by your strength and ability to share through all of this. God bless your family, I hope you all feel Him holding you tight while you mourn and hope that encourages you all to keep going throughout this time. <3
-Chelsea
So very sorry … but I know that your courage to share your pain and sorrow will no doubt help others who may be going through the same thing. Prayers to you and your beautiful family.
praying deeply for you.
Your in my prayers, stay close, hug tight xx
I am simply heartbroken for you & your family’s loss. Your grace and courage in this trying time is inspiring! Good thoughts, lots of love & prayers from NC
So so sorry for your loss
I have been thinking of you all week, even though I don’t know you in person. You are a genius with fashion, yet you remind me what is most important in life. Thank you for that.
The flowers are beautiful, and so is your family. ♥
What a beautiful, poignant photograph. The expressions on your children’s faces are very familiar to me. I know from my own experience, how losing a sibling defines children. My own children have faced such grief and they are very kind, compassionate people. I pray that your family will find solace. May time bring miracles to help your understanding. Grief is so brutal, and so spiritual, and so lonely at times. Take time to let all of your feelings evolve. May you feel the love of our Father in Heaven. He is surely so proud of you. You gave your little Ruby everything she needed in this life.
Still keeping your family in my prayers. I can’t even imagine what your family is going through.
megan
budgetfashion101.blogspot.ca
Know what the BEST part about being a momma is?
The fact that you TRULY TRULY know what a BIG thing love is.
Thinking about your and your family.
I am so sorry! you all are in our prayers.
Hannah’s face in this picture of your family says it all. It is positively heart wrenching to look at! Hilary Weeks’ song “Beautiful Heartbreak” has gone through my mind every time I have seen your pictures or read your words over the past few days. Really says it all. Many hugs and prayers for you, Cori.
I honestly cannot even begin to understand the pain and loss you and your lovely family are going through. I’ve thought about you all over the last several days following your announcement of little Ruby and it truly breaks my heart.
Regina Spektor has an uncanny ability to speak to me through her music. This one, “How,” made me think of you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mBfW-CdgLE
Hers was a precious life that that knew only love. Whose life carried out under her Mother’s heart. Love and prayers for your sweet family.
Thank you for sharing. Such hard, hard things to pass through. Thinking of your sweet Ruby June and her siblings, momma, daddy and extended family. May the Lord be with you!
I just checked my bloglovin today after a while, and I read this post. I’m so sorry for you loss, and pray for your family.
I found your site through pinterest via some really cute skirts… And when I saw this on your blog, my heart broke for you. Not knowing you or the situation… I do know so dearly that the Lord is close to the broken hearted. And what a treasure and a comfort to know that hope and peace that is in Him. I don’t know you, but I prayed for you.
Cori, I’ve been away from the blog for a while. It pains me to know the sorrow you and your loved ones must be going through. I know first-hand there are no words I can offer you to ease the pain, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs, Heldy