My wonderful, sweet little niece, Amelia, passed away yesterday from a drowning accident last Wednesday. How my
heart aches for her parents; my testimony of the Atonement of Jesus
Christ has been strengthened by them and all that has happened. My two
little boys were swimming with her at the time. Her last playtime was
shared with them. Thank you for your sweet spirit, Amelia, and for your
friendship with your cousins. We will miss you so much.
saying goodbye at Primary Children's
helping Mom & Dad cut down the Christmas tree
with Lincoln
with Lincoln (middle) & Flora May (right, front)
at Lincoln's b-day party (white t-shirt crawling)
Easter egg hunt with Lincoln & Parker
outdoor tote bath with Lincoln & Parker about 3 weeks ago
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I started writing this the day after the accident. I finished it shortly before she passed.
Amelia Marie
Such a sweet, daring girl
Full of energy and wit
Whether playing in the mud
Or climbing in bed with Jet.
Full of energy and wit
Whether playing in the mud
Or climbing in bed with Jet.
Her face full of expressions
Best of all, her smile,
And her rosy pink cheeks
After she's been outside awhile.
Best of all, her smile,
And her rosy pink cheeks
After she's been outside awhile.
Sharing snacks with her cousins
She climbs up so high -
Also Daddy's little helper
With the Christmas lights!
She climbs up so high -
Also Daddy's little helper
With the Christmas lights!
Reading books with Mommy
Little fingers turn pages with care.
Watching elk shows with Daddy;
Sitting still is so rare!
Little fingers turn pages with care.
Watching elk shows with Daddy;
Sitting still is so rare!
Jumping on the tramp
And riding her bike.
She loves moving her body -
An active little tike!
And riding her bike.
She loves moving her body -
An active little tike!
Mud up to her elbows
On a cold winter day.
Mommy fills up a tote -
A warm "bath" in which to play.
On a cold winter day.
Mommy fills up a tote -
A warm "bath" in which to play.
Adventures like camping,
Backpacking with Mom and Dad,
Exploring, and digging in dirt,
Riding ATVs out back.
Backpacking with Mom and Dad,
Exploring, and digging in dirt,
Riding ATVs out back.
She loves Marty, the zebra,
And her stuffed panda bear.
Duct tape those diapers
Or disasters, beware!
And her stuffed panda bear.
Duct tape those diapers
Or disasters, beware!
Golden brown curls
That hang down her back,
Sparkling hazel blue eyes -
Beauty, she does not lack.
That hang down her back,
Sparkling hazel blue eyes -
Beauty, she does not lack.
Our sweet angel, Amelia,
We'll hold you close in our hearts.
You've brought us close to the Lord;
From this earth, you'll soon depart.
We'll hold you close in our hearts.
You've brought us close to the Lord;
From this earth, you'll soon depart.
However sad
We may seem at this time -
Peace fills our souls
And anticipation climbs.
We may seem at this time -
Peace fills our souls
And anticipation climbs.
For we know it is true -
Christ provided a way
Through His sacrifice, the Atonement;
We will see you again, one day.
Christ provided a way
Through His sacrifice, the Atonement;
We will see you again, one day.
We love you, Amelia!
2 comments:
I loved seeing the more current pictures of her since it had been a while since I saw her. It was a nice poem too-I didn't know you like to write poems. Thanks for the post.
Mindy, I'm so sorry to hear about this. What a darling little girl. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for your entire family. You are in my prayers! A beautiful poem too, by the way. Made me cry. Call me if you ever just to to talk to someone. Love you!74
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