Picture Book of Her First Year

Yesterday evening, the kids and I - along with Rachel's respite worker Patricia, went to the annual Hope group BBQ at the Flames house.  (Dave had a meeting) It was great to connect a bit with other families again - although it was a bit difficult to have good conversations because Rachel was so unhappy and tired the whole time.  I had forgotten to bring her soother along and she is so addicted to that thing!  

But, while we were there - our social worker at the House passed on a book that we have been eagerly waiting for.  It's a picture book, created from our favorite pictures of Rachel's first year of life.  A short time ago, a fund was set up in a child's honor, to be used for creating memory books for other families of children with life - limiting illnesses.  The book was made by an employee of the Children's Hospital (Computer Programmer) How amazing is that?! What a great way to honor a child's life - and give comfort to hurting families!  We are so grateful for this beautiful gift!  think we gave her over 200 pictures (chosen from thousands!) and she used most of them.   

Front of Book

Side Flap
We also included another introduction page with a few favorite bible verses.  

 One of the Pages
This one is titled "An Emotional Birth"

Back of the Book
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world."