Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Letters to Oliver

My sweet boy,

I found out today, September 7th, that you are now home in heaven, right where you belong. Your strong heart beat has now stopped, but don't think it went unnoticed.

Do you know you changed my life? Do you know you changed many lives? Do you know because of you people saw God because God used you as an instrument to bring people closer to Him, to bring Him glory?

You were mine for 20 weeks. I was blessed to carry you and love you. I will carry you in my heart and love you endlessly until we meet in heaven. I look forward to that day, my sweet baby. But until then I know Mary, our Mother, will hold you and tell you all about me.

Tomorrow, I get to see you. I can't wait to count your fingers and toes. It is going to be so hard to let you go, even though I know you are gone. Please, know how much I love you! You changed my world, Oliver...my Grace Baby!

Love,

Mommy

32 comments:

momofbugs said...

Oliver I can't wait for the day we are all together again. I know you are in the best place there is but we will miss you terribly.
Becca you are absolutely right. Your little boy is amazing and I am so excited that you can hold him in your arms tomorrow. Give him a 6 big kisses from us. Love you!

The Cannons said...

Our prayers and thought are with you.:)

Sarah said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. ::Hugs::

Candace said...

Prayers for strength are coming your way.

Kelsey said...

my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family today.

Abatha Boyle said...

Rebecca - I've been following Oliver's story and just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and your family and praying for strength and comfort for all of you. Much love, Abatha & Scott Boyle

Elaine said...

Praying for you!

Jen Marie* said...

Rebecca,

We have been also following Oliver's story...may God bless your family & give you the strength you need. Many here in Huntsville, AL have been praying for your Grace baby.

love,
Jen& Donnie

Phillips Family said...

You have been so brave through all of this, I will continue to pray for your strength and for you to find comfort and peace during all of this.I am so thankful to be an Aunt to such an amazing baby boy! We love you Oliver Thomas!

Joy said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you today as the tears run down my face.

Jennifer said...

My prayers are with you

Kim Lawson said...

I am so, so sorry Rebecca. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are going out to you.

Wish You Were Here said...

Becca, Zach and Zoe Jane,
Thank you for sharing Oliver Thomas with us. You know you are in our hearts. We love you and are lifting you up.
Teresa, Buddy and Richard

The Deavours Family said...

Thoughts and prayers be with you all today and in days to come. Oliver has been a witness to many people. He is an amazing gift from God!

Katie said...

I have been following your story from the beginning and words can't express my ache this morning when I read your post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that He give you the strength for the days ahead.

Denise said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May you be surrounded by peace and warmth as you meet your precious son.

Anonymous said...

Praying for you and your family!!

Mrs. S said...

Aww Becca I am so sorry for you and your familys loss. Prayin for yall sweet girl!

Anonymous said...

Rebecca, Zach, and Zoe,

We're praying for you all. God will give you His strength during this difficult time. Please let me know if there's anything you need.

Lauren*

Amanda McCrory said...

You and your family are heavy on my heart and mind today, I think of you all so often, You have been so Brave and Strong. Lots of Love and Prayers going your way. Thank you for Sharing everything about Grace Baby Oliver with us all, he holds a very special place in our hearts.

Jenny said...

I am so so sorry for your loss. I know that you loved your little boy and he will always be a part of your lives. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Courtney Long said...

I'm so sorry to hear about little Oliver. Praying for you. Love,
courtney

Erika said...

I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts & prayers. ((HUGS))

Renee said...

Praying for your family during this difficult time.

kimberly t. bowling said...

I pray for the Lord's peace to abound in you and your sweet family during this time. I can't imagine...but am thankful for you sharing this story, as painful as it may have been, with all of us. I think it made so many seek the face of God a little harder every day.

Spurgeon & Darlene said...

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Zach, and Zoe.

Sonya said...

I am so sorry. Praying for your family.

Vanessa said...

Praying for you and your family! May God give you strength and peace.

Southern Cinderella said...

Rebecca, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Your Grace Baby, Oliver, touched so many people's lives! How great it will be to see him again one day in Heaven!!

Ben and Jenny Williams said...

Rebecca, Zach, Zoe (my sweet baby God daughter) and little Oliver,
We love you all and are praying for the Holy Spirit to fill you with strength and fortitude like only He can. Christ left His Spirit behind so that you may never feel alone. The road ahead is tough, but not untraveled. I promise you that those who have traveled it before you have found themselves stronger, wiser and closer to God because of it! We are here for you! Thanks, Oliver, for being our grace baby.
With love,
Jenny, Ben and Flint Williams

Unknown said...

I have been following olivers story, your family and you are in my prayers I admire your strength to stay positive through the journey God has led you in. you truly our an inspitation to me. God bless!

Rachel @ Finding Joy said...

I just found your blog and wanted to let you know that I am truly sorry that your sweet Oliver died.

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Rachel