Today for Mel's Show & Tell I am sharing images from Peyton's Birthday memorial celebration.
As difficult as last week was, and in particular facing her birthday without her, there was beauty in the celebration of her life. Our family and a few friends met at Peyton's grave in the early evening hours. My husband and I said some words before handing out the balloons. We decided to release 28 balloons, one for each day that Peyton was here with us, and had everyone write notes to tie to them. We also handed out markers to personalize each balloon with messages of love for our little girl.
When the balloons had disappeared into the heavens, we lit sparklers in celebration of Peyton's birthday.
The song playing first on this blog "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is the song we played as the balloons were released (thank you Lost--for--words for inspiring the decision to use this song.)
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****Please disregard the date on these pics. I dont know how to reset the date so every day is 2/12/05 in my pics.
Beautiful! I bet Peyton had so much fun reading her messages and seeing all the pretty balloons. I love picturing her laughing as the balloons drifted up to her.
That is just so beautiful. I am glad you found some beauty in celebrating her life. The pictures are lovely and it is so nice that so many people wanted to celebrate with you. XX
Peyton's memorial is beautiful and moving.
What a wonderful celebration for Peyton!!
That was a beautiful memorial!! I can visualize a happy Peyton reading those messages.
What a wonderful way to remember her. I especially liked the idea of sparklers at the end. Ballons are very pretty and the messages lifting up into the sky--very poetic and moving.
How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! Also, I loved the idea of 28 balloons- she deserves each and every one of them.
Much love to you,
Erin @ youmeandwipee.blogspot.com
It is hard to find the right way to spend days like these. This sounds lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Ahh, Beautiful. I love seeing all the colourful rainbows. The big balloon with the message was a wonderful touch, plus the remembrance of your beautiful 28 days together. Thank you for sharing these...
And thanks for the kind words...
What a beautiful celebration. xo
I didn't expect to see young children at the memorial -- so often people seem to leave the little ones at home for events like these. I'd like to imagine that Peyton was glad to have some playmates at her party.
I wanted to say that I am thrilled you decided to sponsor a child. I sponsored my little girl in memory of Carleigh and I'm so glad I did. It sure does feel wonderful to be helping a child in need. I sponsored a little girl from India named Shalini. Where is your child from?
Just gorgeous. Your memory of her keeps her alive...always.
Oh honey. I've lost 3 children... you never forget. I am sending you love and hugs from someone who has been there. She will always be in your heart and you will be reunited in heaven. Blessings to you.
What a beautiful way of remembering and celebrating Peyton! Like Cassandra, I am in awe of the fact that there were kids around....
What a beautiful celebration.
Love, love it! Thanks for sharing. I especially like the idea of the notes for Peyton being sent to the heavens.
Beautiful, just beautiful. : )
What a lovely tribute to your precious girl. I imagine that no words can do much to alleviate your pain, but do know that many people are thinking of you and holding you close in thought.
Peyton is beautiful. I am so very sorry that you lost your baby girl. My heart is breaking even more as I read through your blog...
just beautiful...