These pictures were taken just a short time after Ashley died. I had the privilege of helping Nancy wash her body and change her clothes. Nancy lovingly placed her on our bed. We were blessed to have Ashley with us for about five hours before the funeral home came for her body. This was our request. Had we asked, the funeral home in Burley would have sent a local funeral home to get her sooner. But I wanted to keep her here for as long as possible. The boys were able to come into the bedroom and sit with Ashley. It was like our own informal, private viewing. We touched her hair and held her hands and stroked her cheeks. The boys chose out some of her favorite toys to send with her body. We had the wonderful opportunity to sit and talk about death and the spirit world. We talked about the plan of salvation. We talked about how we would be a family forever. There are no words to describe the peaceful spirit that was in our home as we sat with our little angel. It was absolutely overwhelming. I knew she was near. And I knew she was at peace.
These pictures were taken just a short time after Ashley died. I had the privilege of helping Nancy wash her body and change her clothes. Nancy lovingly placed her on our bed. We were blessed to have Ashley with us for about five hours before the funeral home came for her body. This was our request. Had we asked, the funeral home in Burley would have sent a local funeral home to get her sooner. But I wanted to keep her here for as long as possible. The boys were able to come into the bedroom and sit with Ashley. It was like our own informal, private viewing. We touched her hair and held her hands and stroked her cheeks. The boys chose out some of her favorite toys to send with her body. We had the wonderful opportunity to sit and talk about death and the spirit world. We talked about the plan of salvation. We talked about how we would be a family forever. There are no words to describe the peaceful spirit that was in our home as we sat with our little angel. It was absolutely overwhelming. I knew she was near. And I knew she was at peace.
Thank you Connie. So much :) Just thanks for sharing it all. This is so personal and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe prayed for you & your boys... and still will. Have a wonderful week ahead :)
Love,
Jenn