Thursday, August 26, 2010

moment by moment

as august winds down we have survived yet another first and a year has passed since our sweet boy was born. it is so hard to believe he would be a year old. it is also so hard to believe that we have made it this far. i'm not really sure where the time has gone. it certainly has stood still in some aspects and disappeared in others. i think our year has been all about survival and so far we have at least done this. i have to admit, there have been moments i did not think we could make it this far. had it not been for the grace of God and the prayers and love of our friends i am certain our lives would look a lot different today. this year has been about taking life moment by moment. each week, each day, each moment is different. and there is certainly no way to predict our emotions or feelings. so step by step we have made it this far. as i think back over the past year, i cannot begin to tell you how much our friends have done for us...and usually when they didn't even know it. the texts, emails, cards, calls have meant the world. i have been so blessed to have friends just show up and check in. there have been days i just to needed to talk and i have had friends who have just listened. there are times there have been no words...but it has been comforting to just sit with someone. i realize you don't always know what to say or not to say, but God uses you in ways only He can when you allow Him...so thank you. thank you for taking care of us this past year and for continuing to do so as we continue to take our lives moment by moment. the video below is a small look into our past year...from having wyatt to last wednesday...his birthday...from planting a tree in his memory to his celebration dinner. i know i have left so much out...is just impossible to capture it all...but i wanted to look back and savor our past as we look forward to our future.



17 comments:

  1. Jess and Ryan, this video is just BEAUTIFUL! I love everything about it! I had to giggle when I saw you, Jessica, planting the tree with your high heels. It's just perfect! Thank you for sharing!
    Love you all!
    Jill

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  2. Sis and Ryan,
    The video is beautiful!!! It brings back so many memories from this year. While some of these memories bring back so much pain as he is not here with us, there are so many wonderful ones that I am also reminded of. I am quickly reminded that the Lord truly is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 While this journey may not be the one we chose, I am so thankful for the way the Lord has used Wyatt and his life and you guys. I am so very honored to be his aunt and so proud of his short but very precious life here with us. I carry him everywhere with me and he is such a huge part of my life and always will be. I love you both and while I miss my lil man, I celebrate his life and how the Lord has and will continue to use you both for his wonderful purpose. May He continue to care for your every need and may He use us around you to bring you His love and peace. A love and peace that surpasses all understanding!!
    Love you sis and Ryan and my precious Wyatt!

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  3. Perfectly done!!! I always enjoy seeing pictures of your beautiful boy! LOVE YOU!!!!
    Kristi

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  4. Love the video! So sweet! Praying for you!

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  5. so perfect and amazing! your strength is such a testimony!

    love,
    julie scarborough

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  6. Jess- What a precious tribute to Wyatt! His little pictures take my breath away... he is perfect. You are such a sweet mama. I loved getting to see how you celebrated his special day. Praying for you and Ryan!
    Jessica Orr

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  7. Thanks for sharing....It's AMAZING!

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  8. So touched and blessed by this. You are both amazing parents. Love and hugs to you! Joy

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  9. Loved the video. Wyatt's pictures are so sweet and so are his momma and daddy. I think about you often and pray for you all the time. Love you girl!

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  10. I loved watching your slideshow! I love seeing all the pictures of Wyatt. Beautiful! I can't even imagine how rough this year has been for you, but I can see how strong you are and how you are relying on the LORD. Wyatt is so blessed to have such a wonderful Mom and Dad! Thanks for letting us in on the pictures of his sweet life.

    Emily Martin

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  11. jess,

    i just watched this video; it is so sweet! the photos of you and ryan planting the tree (you in your sandals -- of course!) are my favorite part, other than the photos of mr. wyatt himself, of course.

    thanks for sharing this with us.

    much love to y'all.

    -- mary kathryn

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  12. Jessica, I love the video. Wow I think I need one of those of Mamie. It was so beautiful and is something you guys will treasure forever. I miss you friend and hope to see you soon. Love you and always thinking of you guys

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  13. Thank you- for sharing pictures of him with us and for letting me celebrate his life with you! I wish I could have kissed his sweet face. I think about you all the time- please know that!

    Much much love,
    Bek

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  14. Jessica,

    That was beautiful! You and Ryan are so amazing! Your video in church touched me and Michael so much and we are truly inspired by your faithfulness in God!

    I love you both!!

    God bless you every single day!!

    Jill

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