August 18, 2009

Christian's Birthday Tribute


Dear Friends,

I am working on my next post in the next day or two. But, I wanted to post this video Ryan made as a tribute to our son's life. Today is Christian's birthday...so I much I need to say...but I want to let this video tell you some of our story...

You'll have to pause my music at the bottom of my page in order for this video to run properly...

With Love,

Leah

41 comments:

Michelle said...

Beautiful video. We don't know each other, but I fell upon your blog last fall and felt like I have known you forever. Happy Birthday Christian.
Michelle in SC

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Dear Jesus, Bring peace to this home tonight. Let them feel Your arms around them right now.
Amen

Deb D. said...

Oh, Leah . . . you have been missed (!!) It is good to hear from you again. What a beautiful video. I am stunned one year has already passed, and am eager to read your upcoming post.

Congratulations on the beautiful son you gave birth to one year ago. One small package and a few days clearly changed your lives forever. Happy birthday, Christian!

I wish I had the resources to help you and Ryan grow your family. You are so clearly a Mom, and I hope for you that you will have the gift of another child to adore and love as you have so tenderly and faithfully done with Christian.

Blessings to you and Ryan.

mrsrubly said...

leah i think something is wrong with your video~i can not watch it. my heart and prayers are with you. i can only imagine the emotions feelings thoughts that you and Ryan are going through today and the next days.

John Kincaid said...

thank you for sharing that beautiful video of your precious baby boy...I am so sorry for what you have lost...he is so beautiful and my heart just truly breaks for you. praying that God will comfort you and hold you close to His heart...

Kenzie said...

You know that I have thought about you today and continue to be amazed at Christian's precious life... the full love he received here from you both! Prayer lifted to the heavens for you right now...

With so much love,
Kenzie

Lisa Lawrence said...

So, so beautiful. The love for your son is so pure and precious. The joy in your faces is apparent as you gaze upon sweet Christian's face. You've been in my thoughts and prayers all week as his one year birthday approached.

God bless,
Lisa

Gray said...

love the slideshow!

christian, you are a beautiful boy. you are loved & will never be forgotten. you are SO blessed to be born into a beautiful & loving family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE GUY!

trennia said...

Simply a beautiful tribute to your sweet son.

Becky said...

Incredible that a year has gone by. Thank you for sharing Christian's brief life, and your lives with us.

mommyof2sons said...

Beautiful!!

Unknown said...

WOW! Amazing! Happy Birthday to a wonderful son!

Leah, We have missed you!

Michelle in NC

Kenzie said...

I love that video... I just wanted to tell you that through my tears for your family I can at least smile knowing that Maddox and Christian are together with the Lord... Praise God we will see them again.

Kathy said...

Leah and Ryan the video tribute to your adorable, precious son is so beautiful.

It is so obvious how you loved and cherished him.

May God hold you two firmly in the palm of His hand as you celebrate and remember your sweet Christian.

(So very good to hear from you.)

Unknown said...

Thank you for for sharing this video of your sweet son.
Good to have a message from you, as it has been said, you have been missed.
Blessings and peace to you both

Anonymous said...

The video is beautiful and such a tribute to your precious son. I pray that you are feeling Jesus' presence still so strong in your lives and in your home. What a birthday Christian must have had in the Father's House!
Love, Kristin in LA

Anonymous said...

so glad to hear from you!! so many of us still think of you often and check in to see if there are any updates. what a beautiful video!

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your sweet boy. Glad to see you back as well, you have been missed..
praying for you.

Katie said...

The video was so beautiful and a wonderful tribute to the life of your son. Christian is a gorgeous baby boy. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Leah, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and remembering your handsome little guy. :-)

Kim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com) said...

Beautiful Video Leah. I look forward to seeing our babies again some day and letting them tell us about all the fun they have been having. Christian sure is precious!
Kim

Sara said...

Hey Leah, I have missed hearing from you... Wow, beautiful video of your time together. I am praying for you right now that you would feel the Lord's peace today. I know those anniversary days are so hard, so full of mixed emotions. We will face the one year anniversary of our Samuel's death in 2 months. I already worry about what that day will be like. Missing your sweet boy with you.
Sara

Muriel said...

What a wonderful tribute to Christian. Happy Birthday Christian.
Leah-may you feel his love surrounding every day.

Candy said...

That was a beautiful tribute to Christian.

The garden looks beautiful.

Happy Birthday Christian. You are loved and will never be forgotten!

Candy
South Florida

DeAnne said...

What a beautiful tribute to your son. God Bless you both! Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Angel Boy!

Susie (So Blessed) said...

The video of your beautiful son touched my heart...prayers are lifted for you often.

Megan said...

what a beautiful video - thank you for sharing with us. praying for you and ryan...

Kathy said...

Hoping to hear from you soon Leah! You are missed!!!

Anonymous said...

Have been following your blog for a while, but I don't think I have commented before.
Hoping that you are both doing ok. No great, but ok.

Kathy said...

Hi Leah!
Would love to hear how you and Ryan are doing and what you are up to these days!
Prayers continue!

Kathy said...

Keep checking in, hoping to see that you have posted.

Miss you Leah!!! Please drop us a line and maybe a picture of Christian's Garden. Would love to hear how you and Ryan and your cute pups are doing!

Praying!!!

Anonymous said...

Leah,
I have been reading your blog for a while now, but there are no updates. Are you ok? I will keep praying for you,
Christa

Kathy said...

Leah, it would be so great to hear from you. Please let us know how you and Ryan are. Know that you remain in my prayers.

anno said...

Hoping you guys are ok, especially as Christmas is coming and that's often a time of great heartache.
Praying that both of you will ahve peace this Christmas
Anne

Anonymous said...

May peace fill your home at this time. May your angel on your tree shine a bit brighter. May the angel in your heart shine forever.
Wishing you a peace filled holiday. Hoping the new year will bring you comfort and joy.

Lisa

Kathy said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS LEAH AND RYAN!

Praying for you and hoping to hear from you in the New Year!

Melissa said...

Just wanted to let you know Christian is still thought of and prayed for, as are you and Ryan. I hope the new year is bringing you renewed peace and happiness!

connie said...

Thinking of you today, Leah. That video makes me smile; your beam when you look at your precious Christian.

Just Me said...

Just a note to let you know I'm thinking of you....

Anonymous said...

I miss seeing you here and think of you so often. Let us know how you are.

anno said...

How are you doing? Hoping you're both ok.

Anonymous said...

Although, you have not posted since Christian's b-day in August. You are in my thoughts this easter season. May God continue to grant you strength.

Lisa
Atlantic Canada