May 21

Today is a very hard day for us. All year long I have wondered how I would get through this day. It's not easy at all. Forgive me if I don't have much to say as I am at a loss for words. I am allowing myself this day to be sad and then just like we did a year ago, I will celebrate his life and see him in Carson's eyes and beautiful smile. I made a little video for my angel. There are only 3 pages to it, but I love the song I put with it. The quote on the second page came from the Chaplin who performed the memorial service. Please take a moment in your day to remember our dear sweet son, Cooper Phillips Hess.





Comments

Anonymous said…
Lauren~ I just wanted you to know that I woke up this morning thinking of you, Andrew, and Carson~
I will keep you all in my thoughts today~
May 21, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Sydney & Bayley's Proud Mommy said…
I check your blog daily for updates on Carson. Bless your heart today. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cooper was such a lucky little man to have such a wonderful family.
May 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM
The Farroh Family said…
-Today I will celebrate.
-I will celebrate the 41 days that he was here with us.
-I will celebrate that he is safe now.
-I will celebrate how fearless he was.
-I will celebrate his brave little soul.
-I will celebrate that he is in a better place.
-I will celebrate that he is healthy and pain-free.
-I will celebrate that he is protecting his twin brother every moment of the day.
-I will celebrate that he will forever be a part of our family.
-I will celebrate the courageous little boy who changed all of our lives.
-Today I will celebrate Cooper.

Love,
Cousin Lins
May 21, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Avery Tales said…
My heart goes out to you. You are doing the right thing by allowing yourself time to grieve. Know that you're not alone in your sadness. We will keep your precious family in our prayers. You are all so blessed to have such an amazing little guardian angel.
May 21, 2008 at 2:40 PM
The Solomons said…
My thoughts are with you Lauren. I can not imagine how difficult yesterday was, but know we all think and pray for you guys EVERY day, not just on the most difficult days. Take care.
May 22, 2008 at 8:09 AM
Rebekah said…
Lauren, what a beautiful tribute to Cooper. My thought are with you guys.
May 22, 2008 at 2:34 PM
Rachel said…
--just sending love to all of you from all of us...

Rachel, James and Dash
May 22, 2008 at 5:33 PM
The Cains said…
As always, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers. You are such a strong woman--keep on keeping on!!! Carson is going to benefit from having one of the best moms out there!!!
May 22, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Gary and Summer said…
Lauren, your cousin wrote the most perfect words. With much love, Summer & Gary
May 25, 2008 at 9:59 PM
The Ellis Family said…
I have thought of you all often this week and again I think of you today as you remember this Memorial Day a little differently. I know that Cooper is smiling at Carson!

Kelly Ellis
May 26, 2008 at 8:04 AM
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