Small Miracles and an Anniversary
By Nikki. Filed in Aiden, Family |
I (Nikki) am not known for my green thumb. I have lots of wonderful gifts, but keeping potted plants alive has not normally been one of them. I water them too much or forget about them and don’t water them enough. However, as a result of the love and care of our friends after Aiden’s funeral, we became the caretakers of three beautiful new plants in our home.
I felt a little intimidated at the idea of keeping these plants alive. However, it is one month later and they still are. Dare I say they may even be thriving? It has been good to be able to care for something over the last month and I am grateful that they are not wilting pitifully in a corner somewhere. It is a small miracle that they are still lovely and green.
That said, it has been one month today since our precious Aiden both entered and left our world. Daniel, Natalie and I shared the evening by visiting Aiden’s grave and leaving flowers there. We both find a strange peace when we are at that spot. We believe that he is not in that ground, but we know it is where his body lays and that is comforting in some strange way.
Thank you to so many of you who remembered this day and sent your love and care through emails and phone calls. We truly are blessed to have so many that love us.
With Hope,
Nikki, Daniel and Natalie
Tags: Aiden, Aiden John, anniversary, Daniel Hardeman, miracles, Nikki Hardeman
Monday, January 25th 2010 at 8:41 pm |
The first of many anniversaries, many special days when you will remember Aiden even more than you normally do, when you will mark the time by doing something significant to honor him. I think cemeteries can be healing places. I’m glad you have a place to go where you can feel close to him and experience the peace of God that passes understanding. Oh, and way to go with the plants! I don’t have a green thumb either, but sometimes those miracles do indeed happen. I look forward to getting together with you soon!
Wednesday, January 27th 2010 at 1:18 pm |
Daniel, just wanted you to know that through Becca’s letter I found out about your precious gift from God. Linda and I will pray that God will continue to comfort and give his peace during these days. We experienced something very similar between Benj and Caleb many years ago. Then God blessed us with Caleb and Leah. He is faithful. God bless.