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| Anna, Amy, Nathan, Mark, Julia |
November 5th was Nathan's
wedding day. He was married on the beach in Florida with a beautiful
party following. But there was a moment. Or more. The first was just
before the bride appeared. My son took his place and raised his hand
briefly to the sky. No words were spoken, but we knew he was saluting
his sister Rachel. After the wedding, the siblings who were able to attend the wedding took their place
for a happy wedding photo. Again, Rachel was remembered. I think she
knew. I think she attended the happy occasion.
I miss Rachel, sometimes so painfully I
can hardly bear it. Other times with a smile and a warm thought, like
Nate's wedding day. Her brothers and sisters have similar feelings.
She is often in our thoughts. She doesn't seem very far away.
Sometimes we speak of her, sometimes the gesture or the smile or tear
is enough. We are remembering Rachel.
Jenny has remembered Rachel in a
special way this month. She has just completed a beautiful book of
photos and text to honor her. She has had a strong impression that
Rachel's girls will be with our family again in the future, and she
felt an assignment to be ready with a book to bridge the “lost”
years for Addie and Elizabeth with this book. Thanks Jenny, for
remembering Rachel.
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