Saturday, July 28, 2012

We Remember Our Sweet Anna Bella


Today our sweet little
AnnaBella
would be
7 years old.
WHERE have the years gone?
We held her for moments
in our arms but she is
forever in our heart.
She is sister to these
three special little girls.
Hold every child/grandchild
tightly because you never
know how long they will
be yours -they are just
to the world
on loan.
~Blessings~

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61 comments:

Susie said...

Diana, You are right, we do not know. The older I get the more I am aware of time .I see how fast our g.children are growing and I want to hold them in my arms longer. Blessings to all of you, Susie

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Dianna,
How pretty she is! Time seems to be rushing past us, doesn't it?
Thanks so much for all your visits and kind words!

Hugs,
Debbie

Tete said...

Sometimes He asks us to give back something that means so much, and its never easy to let go especially if its a tiny little hand. Praying for you and the family on this day. Focus on what He let you keep, and the day will be easier to go through.

Debby said...

Prayers for you and your family, the loss of a child is a pain I can't begin to wrap my head around. Hugs and thoughts of you and your angel today :(

bj said...

{{{{ Nana }}}} I can't even imagine.

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Anonymous said...

so so sad, my heart goes out to you and and your family, so beautifully written,

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

Sending prayers to your family.

Anonymous said...

God bless you all. What a reunion there will be in Heaven.

My sister's youngest son passed at age 3. We miss him very much, also.

Kim Gillian said...

Prayers to you and your family on this day!

Celestina Marie said...

Dear NanaDiana,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Each day is so precious and such a gift. Sending up prayers for you.

I have been wanting to come to your blog and visit. I see you pretty pic and comments to others I follow and had to stop by. I am a new follower now too.

God Bless you and yours and the beautiful memory and sweet Anna Bella.
Hugs, Celestina Marie

Japolina said...

Hugs to you and your family Diana. xoxo

NanaNor's said...

Good morning my friend, As I read the comments above it seems that everyone has said what I would. I too can't imagine the heartbreak; sending you hugs & love today.
Noreen

Simple Pleasures said...

Sending love your way today.
xoxo

Debbiedoos said...

:( Makes me sad for you and your family. Thinking of you all on this day with loving thoughts and prayers. XO

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

hugs and prayers! A sweet friend of mine(who lost her husband) tells people he just relocated to Heaven, one day we will be reunited...

Patty Patterson said...

Anna Bella..... what a beautiful name for a beautiful little angel. I'm sure you will meet again, someday! :-)

koralee said...

Sending you my love today....xoxox

Karen said...

My heart goes out to you today. What a precious gift children are!

Ruth Kelly said...

Sending hugs and love your way. I know how it feels to lose a child.

Beth said...

My sympathy on the loss of your Anna Bella.

Life is indeed very short and we should treasure every moment.

bee'nme said...

So sorry for you and your family's loss Diana...I cannot imagine... Thank you for sharing about Anna Bella. And my, doesn't time fly? Everything here is so fleeting - I appreciate your reminder to hold our loved ones tight...

Many thanks for your recent visits and kind encouragements - you have a lovely spirit and it radiates from your beautiful face! Love your wit too...I chuckled all throughout your recent posts about you and your friends and all the husbands - too funny - you're a hoot!

Take care and God bless! Looking forward to visiting again soon...

Hugs & Blessings,
Becky

Gina said...

Sending a whole lot of love & hugs your way.

Sonny G said...

Having lost twins 13 years ago, I understand your post very well.. I never got to hold them in my arms but they are sorely missed regardless.
blessings to you and your family.

Jettie said...

She's waiting in Jesus'arms to greet you when you reach Heaven.

Maureen Wyatt said...

Now, all of us will remember Anna Bella, too. In spite of the sadness, I hope this is a peaceful day for you. ~ Maureen

Sweet Tea said...

Love remains.
(((gentle hugs)))

Grammy Goodwill said...

I can't imagine the grief and pain your family has endured, but your little angel will be waiting when you finally make it to Heaven as well. Thinking of you........

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

The voice is silent.. but the spirit echos still...

I missed this chapter of your lives, so sorry to hear of your very difficult loss...

Keeping It Cozy said...

Oh my, my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for reminding me today how much I have to be thankful for.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

What a sweet name for a sweet little angel! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amber ~ The French Pressed Home said...

No words needed. Just a X and a O.

Blessed Serendipity said...

Oh Diana I am so sorry for the loss of a precious child. How wonderful that you lovingly remember her and I know you have such love for her in your heart. Love and hugs to you today.

xo,
Danielle

farmhouse-story said...

i can't imagine going through the loss of child...hugs, diana:)

Donna said...

I am so sorry, Diana. I can not begin to imagine the heartache. Sending you extra big hugs today.

andrea@townandprairie said...

I cannot even get past the title of your post w/o bursting into tears. God bless Annabella Angel.

Debi WeeFaerie said...

I sit here with tears in my eyes as I did last year and know I will again the next, time truly stands still with a loss. I'm so sorry for your family's loss and heartache. Hugs for you all...

Dixie Delights said...

such a bittersweet reminder. I had a stillborn son between my boys and know too well the heartache of those that were lost so soon. thinking of your family. xo

June said...

I didn't know you had this heartbreak Diana. You are right about cherishing each one of our children and grands. They are the lights of our lives.
Sending you a BIG hug...

Sandy said...

From my heart to yours!
Blessings....
xoso

Sunny Simple Life said...

I am sure these days must be so hard. My heart is with you.

Pam Kessler said...

What a beautiful name that she was given. Hugs to you on this birthday.

Cristina Garay said...

Anna Bella, like her name -Bella- is your family's beautiful angel!!

Hugs to you and your family, Diana!

Shirley said...

Hi Diana, My heart goes out to you tonight and I cried because I know how painful it can be to lose a child. My brother lost a little boy at birth and a little girl at 6 months and my nephew, his wife, son 2 and their little 6 week old baby girl were killed in a car wreck. Thought to have lost control on an ice covered road. I really like the name of Anna Bella. Prayers to you and your family. Hugs Your Missouri Friend.

joanne said...

How my heart hurts over your sweet baby grandgirl. I know the same heartache but only as a mother knows...my first born son. It takes a lot to hold on after such a huge loss...Blessings to you all.

Craftberry Bush said...

:( love and hugs

jessica said...

Oh Diana,
I am so sorry! We can take comfort in knowing that God is in control. Even though we don't know the reason why he does it!
BTW...how is Jessica doing? Have been thinking about her recently!

Praying you have a blessed weekend :)

Jessica

Maria Elena said...

Thinking of you. So sorry this happened to you. Big, big hug!

Terry @ La Bella Vie said...

Oh my dear friend,
I had no idea you were dealing with such sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I cannot even imagine the heartbreak of loosing a grandchild and this is a lovely post to remind all of us to cherish each moment together.
I'm sending you a hug for not only your loss but for your sweet visits and kind words of encouragement. You have a wonderful, lovely spirit my friend and it means so much to me,
Terry

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Thinking of you and your family Diana! Hugs to you girlfriend!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Sending you a big hug to share with your family...xo.

Red Rose Alley said...

I did not know that you lost a grandchild, Diana.... so sorry. I don't have any grandkids yet, but maybe someday. Sending love your way on this Sunday afternoon.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

Nellie said...

You are right, Diana. We can never give our children/grandchildren too many hugs and kisses!

I'm so sorry you experienced this loss.

xo Nellie

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

Oh, Diana. This brought me to tears.
I can't imagine how difficult this is for you and your family. Sending you lots of love as you remember your grand daughter.
xxx, Tina

helen tilston said...

Hello Diana

God rest her soul. She is a very precious girl. I am so sorry for you loss. You will be in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing

Helen xx

Donna said...

Love you, Sweet Nana.

Blessings,
Donna

momto8 said...

I am sorry . God bless you all.

Anonymous said...

I can't even begin to imagine how much this loss has meant to your family. She is now safe in God's arms.

Shopgirl said...

This is a very sad post but one with a special message...hold your children whatever their age, each day with someone you love is a gift. And you are so right, they are ours on loan. Love, Mary

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Oh this is so true, Diana...a big XO

ShabbyESP said...

Diana you are so right hug your family tight you just never know.
I am sorry.
My sweet angel Austin Ryan's birthday was July 28th also, he would have been 8 years old. I was living in Michigan at the time and I never got to hold him :(
I hope you are doing well and I think of you often my BBB (Best blogging buddy)
Suzann ~xoxo~