Thursday, January 15, 2009

Happy Birthday To Me!

Well here we are another family celebration without Claire! Just doesn't seem right!

I thought you might like to know what my precious Claire did for me last year on my birthday!

Claire used to randomly make up our bed for me and she was so proud that she had done it. She always wanted it to be a surprise, so I would just walk in to my room and the bed was made! Claire was not a morning person, but on my birthday, last year, she got up quickly and somehow managed to make my bed before leaving for school (honestly, a huge feat for Claire). When I went upstairs to my room sometime later in the morning, my bed was made and this note was on my pillow:

"To. mom From. Claire Am sorry I have to go to school on your birthday but I'll miss you and think about you ever secod I love you so mutch you doter Claire."

Isn't my God so precious. I believe that this gift from Claire was truly an immeasurable gift from God. I need this letter today and last year, this day, my Lord knew that I would!

7 comments:

Angie said...

I hope you have a wonderful day! Maybe a little more snow for your day/??? It's wonderful that you've saved little notes like that!! A treasure for you to remember this day a year ago. It makes me think about needing to save more momentos like that! Love you all and continuing to pray for you!
We have dear friends that have been watching their daughter go "backwards" toward dying. She has Batten's disease. She grew to around 4 or 5 and now her brain has atrophied to an infant stage. She was diagnosed 3 years ago and they have asked Gene to do the funeral when the time comes. You encouraged us SO much through Claire's homecoming, it has given us strength to minister to this family. Your "ripples" are affecting those you may NEVER meet this side of heaven!! Thank you for loving HIM!!

Sandra said...

Happy Birthday "my friend"! Birthday hugs and kisses and special treats to you today! You are God's beloved! I'm sure Claire is saying even today, "I am sorry I have to be gone from you on your birthday. I miss you so much. I love you! Your daughter, Claire!"

The Rectors said...

Happy, wonderful, joy-filled, fabulous birthday friend! I'm sorry that you have to go through another family celebration without Claire. I just want you to know how glad I am that you were born and that God brought us together as friends. Hope you know how much you mean to me.:) Let the countdown begin! I can almost taste the key lime pie...

Memaw16 said...

I know that each celebration without Claire is very painful, how your heart must ache for her not just today but every day.
She is probably having a great big birthday party up in heaven celbrating her precious Mommy.
All who know you celebrate you and your birthday. We praise God for you!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday precious daughter.
I am continually reminded of what a blessing from God it is to have had you born into our family. I wish I could sit you on my lap and wipe the tears and help ease the pain, as only our Heavenly Father
can do. I've thought about your gift from Claire last year a lot today and even shared it at work. What a special, special gift. You inspire me daily with your faith.
Thank you. Hope your only real
"39th' birthday has been filled with God's mercies and blessings.
I love you bunches!! Mom

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday (a little late) and what a wonderful memory of Claire's kindness and love for her Mom! I've thought a lot about what a plan He has: You have the gift of being a natural organizer, saver and keeper. Now you have special memories not just in your heart, but things you can touch and see that remind you of Claire. We love you all! PS: In reference to your Christmas card, if Jeff doesn't have a big stick to beat the boys off those beautiful girls, I'll find him one, 'cause you're gonna need it!

Jeffery said...

I so remember that morning. On a normal morning I would have to carry Claire downstairs and hold her in my arms as I got the coffee started and make her breakfast before she would start to wake-up, but that morning she jumped out of bed wide awake so determined to surprise you by doing something special for you before she went to school. I am so thankful that God gave you that gift from Claire last year, for it is a gift your will teasure every year at your bithday until Christ returns or until He calls you to heaven to be with Him and Clarie.