We celebrated our little Afton last Friday Afternoon on her birthday. It’s been three quick years since she was with us and changed our lives forever. Time really does help heal my heart. My thoughts always go back to that time when time really stood still for us.
I just love this happy way we remember her. Sharpie notes on soft pink balloons sent up to heaven. We actually went up to her cemetery twice over the weekend to include everyone who wanted to join us. On our second visit, we all watched the balloons floating up and away and we all watched as the balloons formed a heart in the sky. It truly was amazing. It was one of the many little tender mercies that we have had over the last three years.
As much as I do love our tradition, I must admit, I worry about the environment with the balloons. I hope they don’t cause problems. I know…my “earth girl” is showing. 😉 So we might change our tradition up in a few years… we will see. For now, it’s something that’s still a fun way for us to get together and remember our girl…our sister, cousin, granddaughter, our angel.
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen all these photos real time, but I couldn’t let Afton Week pass without sharing them here too. I’ve had so much love and support here on the blog from blog friends and readers, that I will be forever thankful for the kindness we received during that difficult time in our lives.
We have for sure seen and felt the love from above as we miss our girl. What once felt like our biggest trial has now turned to feel like our biggest blessing. So thankful for the knowledge that life continues beyond the grave and that families are forever.
