…winter is here. And so is your birthday! I remember that day, just 4 years ago. I was hoping you would arrive in time for us both to home for Christmas. I thought it would be particularly special if you arrived on the first day of winter.
And you did! How fun to have my little girls born 3 days before and 3 days after Christmas. And both of you were born at 8 pm! You, however, outweighed your sister at birth by 2 pounds!
I remember seeing that you were a girl and being so happy! We hadn’t really decided on a boy’s name. Then Daddy made the announcement that you had two deep dimples. Oh no, we were going to be in so much trouble as you grew up!
We talked the doctor into letting us come home on Christmas Eve. It was our Best Christmas Ever.
I remember Christmas Night and your brother and sister were asleep. Daddy was working on assembling more of the castle. I sat on the couch and snuggled you. You looked deep into my eyes and I fell in love.
So Rebecca, winter is here again and so is your birthday. We miss you so terribly, sweet baby and it hurts worse than anything we’ve ever known. We’ve already cried today, so we’ll try to rejoice now. Because today is the day that you arrived and brought us more joy than you could imagine.
Happy Birthday, Rebecca.
(the book Dear Rebecca, Winter is Here is available at amazon.com)
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I just checked and my library has that book, so I’m requesting it. Of course, I may not ever be able to read it without thinking of you and crying.
thank you for sharing – i’m deeply moved
Crying with you Lorri. Every time I remember your little Rebecca, I hug my little Shortcake tight. It could have so easily been her. Please know that we think of your family and pray for you often!
Hugs and prayers for your family today, Lorri. I’m so sorry about your sweet Rebecca. May Our Lord and Our Lady comfort you still.
Came over here from the 4real site–God bless, and I’m praying that your little Christmas angel will give you some comfort and peace today.
Thank you for sharing your story, and many hugs and prayers for you. We too miss a wee one from our family, but especially during the holidays when all the family gets together. I hope you find a way to rejoice a little today, too. I’ll grieve and rejoice for you as well.
Thank you for sharing this special day with us. I know these days are hard.
Hugs…
Happy, Happy Birthday Becca! Enjoy your Birthday cake with Jesus.
Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Girl. Thinking of you often, Lorri.
Happy birthday to both Lorri and Rebecca … a bittersweet one, but a day I know you would not exchange for all the gold in the world. Praying for you this holiday season!
What a beautiful, little doll.
St. Rebecca, pray for us!