8 eleven: Moo

We celebrate August 19th as the Day of Hope for those who have suffered child/infant loss. These prayer flags are a way to honor our loved ones lives and helps to create meaning amongst our grief. (Find out more at carlymarieprojectheal.com)

In memory of my angel niece, Millie Clara King. Six months ago today she made her big debut into Heaven after living 23 beautiful and courageous days here with her family.

The day she was born was the most rewarding and hopeful day that I recall from her life. Rewarding, because the days leading up to her arrival were heavy and worrisome. Hopeful, because she was so beautiful it was hard to imagine anything so terrible could happen to something so precious and innocent. Hopeful, because she tolerated her first day on Earth better than anyone could have imagined. It was the strongest of all feelings.

We of course continued to remain hopeful for the next 23 days: hopeful that her doctors would know how to navigate the path ahead, hopeful that she would continue to transition into this big world outside of the protection of her mother's womb, hopeful that her medical team at Kennestone and CHOA-Egleston would take good care of her, hopeful that she would make it to six months and be able to endure serious surgeries needed to improve her health, hopeful that she would make it home.

Today we remain hopeful. Hopeful that she is at peace, hopeful that she is with family, hopeful that our hearts will heal, hopeful that days will get easier, hopeful that she can hear our prayers, hopeful that she is watching over us, hopeful that she knows how much she is loved and missed.

There's always hope,

Hope in death.
It brands these bonds,
Refines the rest.
But these days are numbered,
This life absolute.
I need this faith to keep me walkin',

To keep me alive.

"These Days are Numbered" by The Head and The Heart.

(These following photos are by Erin's Attic Photography)