Thursday, April 17, 2008


One year ago today our second child, Abigail, turned one year old. She was in the midst of a round of chemotherapy and three days away from receiving a bone marrow transplant. Despite all that she was going through, Abbie was an incredibly happy child. My favorite memory from that day is when everyone had left from celebrating her birthday. Darren and I were starving and so ordered dinner for just the two of us. When the Roly Poly sandwiches arrived, Abbie looked longingly at mine. Due to her diet restrictions, she was unable to eat my sandwich but her Dad lovingly offered her a bit of his. Then she wanted another bite, and another bite, and another.... pretty soon, Darren's sandwich was almost gone. Despite the fact that Darren was REALLY hungry, it was such a joy to see Abbie gobble up the Roly Poly. So in memory of our little girl, we are headed to Roly Poly for sandwiches today. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and notes of encouragement, as you can imagine - today is a day when the tears flow more easily.

6 comments:

Lisa Slonecker said...

You have been on our minds all week. We miss you all and we miss Abbie.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love the blog--thanks for continuing to share your lives with us.

The Sloneckers

Lena said...

Praying that God's comforting arms will surround you and give you peace.

Thanks for continuing to share your family with us.

The Rethorns

Rottier said...

I am so happy that you have started a blog. I pray for you almost daily, still! I know that today has got to be an incredibly hard day on you and your family! Take care of yourselves! We are praying for you!

David Bayly said...

Dear Darren and Julie,

Cheryl and I cherish our memories of dear Abigail. They that wait on the Lord shall mount up on wings of eagles...

We're especially thinking of you and praying for you today.

Love,

David

Susie Beth said...

Julie and Darren -- Love you all so very much and continue to pray for you in the on-going loss of Abigail. It is so good to know she is with Jesus, yet we know how much you would love to have her here with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you -- Susie

Michelle said...

I continue to pray for your family everyday and am glad to see periodic updates.