This is our beautiful daughter Adelaide. She was born on November 19, 2012. She was 9 lbs 3 oz, and 21 inches long. Even though she was a whopper, newborns always seem small, don't they? Through a series of uncommon, and very unfortunate circumstances, little Adelaide was born after being without oxygen for several minutes, and her perfect little body was unable to recover. She passed away that same day. We held a little service for her on the 21st, and buried her in the Rexburg Cemetery. I think it's important to focus on her precious life and what we know about eternity. Our family has been talking about the Plan of Salvation, including Heavenly Father's plan in which we come to earth to get bodies.
Adelaide got her body- which was perfect in every way.
We were so grateful that my sisters were able to come be with us that day.
See how she barely fit into this newborn onesie? She was born with little rolls on her legs.
Family photo
We were also so grateful that Richard's parents were able to come along with Morgan and Bryan.
My sister-in-law Shirell had already planned to make her blessing dress, and she hurried and made it so Adelaide could wear it. The dress was perfect, and she looked absolutely beautiful. It was such a sacred experience to be able to hold this precious girl, straight from Heavenly Father. And then, after too short of a time, she went right back to be with Heavenly Father. We are so grateful to have such a precious daughter, and we will miss her so much.
After we named her Adelaide, our sister found that her name means "Exalted", and we have also found that it means "noble" and "kind"
13 comments:
I am so sorry to hear! She is absolutely beautiful!!! I love her name and the meaning. I am still crying as I write this and my heart goes out to you and your family! What a hard thing to have to experience! Love you Amber!! Wish I could give you a hug and comfort you!
Oh Amber I am so sorry, this experience must have been heartbreaking. She is so cute, she looks just like you! Please know we are thinking of you and are praying for you to feel comforted! We love you guys!
My heart is breaking for you, Amber! You guys are so stong and have so much faith. What a beautiful daughter!
Amber I have been thinking about you all weekend. What a beautiful baby girl! I can't even imagine what you must be feeling now, but just know how much I love you and pray for you guys. I wish I had an ounce of your strength!
Love you Amber
beautiul pictures amber, and beautiful words! i love you!
What a beautiful name and a treasure to have such beautiful pictures of her. My heart bleeds for you at this time. You and your family are in our prayers. Love you!
Richard and Amber-I am so sorry. My heart has hurt for you since I heard. She is absolutely beautiful. She looks like you Amber. Please know we think of you often and praying for you. Miss seeing you guys. Hugs!
Amber, I'm so sorry for your loss. She's beautiful! We love you and miss you!
That was a beautiful post, and even more beautiful pictures! We think a lot of your family, and we know our Heavenly Father is watching out for you and your little girl.
Such a beautiful baby girl. We are thinking of you and praying for your family. Your strength and faith has been truly inspiring to our family. Thank you for sharing this post and photos with us.
Richard, you have been a great example through this hardship. Thank you for your and your wife's faith. I think of you and your wife often as my wife and I near our child's birth. [Brother Williams]
Amber, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. It is so hard to lose loved ones. I can only imagine your feelings after having given birth and working so hard to get Adelaide here. I pray that God will bless you and continue to help you bear the pain. I send my love and will be thinking about and praying for you.
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