CLP

Today was the memorial service for a beautiful baby boy that went home to Jesus on February 10, 2011. Coplelan Layne Peters, at almost 3 months showed so many life long lessons! He brought so much joy and love to his family and will be missed. I found a poem for Nikki and Taylor that I had printed on really beutiful paper and framed it. But in the midst of our running around like crazy people getting ready to leave yesterday morning I forgot it. I wanted to put it in print here because after reading countless blogs so many have touched my heart and I find myself going back and re-reading them time and time again.

Time has taken me from you,

Although not very far

I’ll be watching through the sunshine

And through the brightest star.

I’ll be watching all of you,

From the heavens up above.

So take good care of each other

And carry all my love

If you’re ever wondering

If I’m there, here’s where you can start.

Take a look inside yourself

Deep within your heart.

I’ll always be your baby.

Your child, grandchild, your best friend.

So anytime you need me

Close your eyes I'm back again.

I'm not sure who wrote this peom, but I love it. It says so much!

Sunshine, Swings and yes Sunburns!

Since we topped out at about 65 degrees today, we decided to take full advantage and spend the day outside. First we went to the park for a picnic and to play, I brought some papers to study for my Lifespan test on Monday while the boys ran around playing basketball, climbing on the rock wall, sliding and swinging. But my plans of studying were just that, plans, because there was no way I could study. A million things raced through my head today as I sat on the ground in the warm sun watching my babies run around. I stared into the sky for a long time like I was looking for something, but it just made me think harder. Families were all around me, sweet children, gifts from God. I was so thankful to be able to watch my kiddos running around and so saddened at the same time. These are moments that Baby Coplen will never get to experience and moments that his mother will never get to cherish with him. I'm not really sure why but this is so heavy on my heart!

Excited!!!

Ok, so I haven't spent a lot of time reading blogs until yesterday, and I became so inspired. I have read some amazing stories and thought this would be a great way to express my thoughts and everyday life. I'm still trying to figure this thing out, but I'm very excited to BLOG!! :)