We walk the beach to feel the sun. Because even when it’s not there, it’s there–right beyond that horizon, light to someone else while we wait for it to return to our side. Last night it’s there, in its fullest warmth, spotlighting so many tiny moments as the best parts of the story.
A small crab, barely visible under ripples of ever changing light, catches Lainey’s attention.
A crab, a crab! Come see!
Nella runs and begins to scan the sand under the water until she sees the tiny crab. When she finds it, she edges closer, and two sisters watch it together. And then it happens–a moment, to me, more special than the fascinating shell slowly dragging in the sand beneath us. A little hand reaches out and rests gently on her sister’s back, transforming this act of wonder into a brilliant collective experience of love. I swear the sun gets brighter.
To see the world with someone else, to invite another viewpoint, to celebrate tiny beautiful creatures with sisters whom you love…I’m so thankful for that today.
To my beautiful friend and sock sister Elizabeth whose journey on earth ended this morning…what love you taught me. I swear the sun is brighter.
Find a shoulder to rest your hand on. Find a sister to share your wonder of the world.
Come see. Come see. These tiny beautiful creatures! Let’s watch and celebrate them together…until the sun sets for us and rises for another.
For anyone who’d like to share love for a woman who touched so many lives, you can make a donation to any baby’s adoption on Reece’s Rainbow. Elizabeth wanted to bring them all home.
I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of a Mama to her children.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, amazing friend. I read her story again today from the link in your blog post. All I can say is Wow. What a woman! May her next journey be an even more incredible one than the one she just completed. – Karen
I’m so sorry for the loss of Elizabeth. Such a hard thing to endure.
I’m new to this blog so I had to go back and read the blog post you had linked to and I’ll just say it has changed me for the better. I share the same name as Elizabeth and so my prayer today is to show even just a little bit of the love she showed to others in my life today. Her faith was so strong and she is without a doubt looking down on us from above.
It truly makes my heart ache to know there are such beautiful and inspiring people like Elizabeth whose lives are cut too short. Sending love and peace.
I am so sorry for your (and the world’s) loss. Elizabeth, enter into the joy of your Lord.
A lovely tribute…hugs.
That little hand on her sister’s back melts my heart! Love your photography!
Oh No!! I am so sad reading about Elizabeth. I don’t understand why some families have to endure so much loss. She did live a full, amazing life and no matter how many years you get, it’s what you do with it. She did amazing things with hers. I only wish she had more time to continue. Hugs to you and prayers to her family.
Tears are pouring down my face. I lost my best friend on September 28, 2014. Sending love, hugs and peace to you, Kelle. God Bless You, Elizabeth.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
So sorry for you hurt Kelly. My heart aches for you & Patti. Jesus makes the hope of heaven all the sweeter! Elizabeth would love for you to draw close to Jesus in this time… <3
So very sorry for the loss of your special friend. I read the last few blog posts she wrote and she was, indeed, a special and brave woman, mom, friend and wife. May she rest in peace tonight ~
Yes, please donate to Reece’s Rainbow in Elizabeth’s honor! It’s such a wonderful organization. For anyone reading, may I suggest Marv? http://reecesrainbow.org/59779/marv
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I remember reading Elizabeth’s story and both of you opened my eyes to RR. I’m not sure if it will come true or not, but my dream is to someday be able to adopt one of those beautiful babies. Till then, my family will make a donation and we’ll say a prayer for Elizabeth and her family.
I am so sorry about Elizabeth…I remember reading about her when you wrote it in 2013. I wish her children and her husband all the best and positive hugs and strength.
Kelle,
I remember vividly your post on Elizabeth. I remember clicking on the link to her blog and reading her story. And feeling so thankful for beautiful people like her and like you. So motivating. And also for my own health and the health of my babies.
And just the other day, my thoughts led me to Elizabeth, although I couldn’t remember her name or condition exactly, I did think of her and wondered how she was. I’m so sorry to read this most recent post and to learn that she has left this world. My heart breaks for her family.
Beautiful words tonight Kelle. Beautiful testimony of love. My family will be making a donation to Reece’s Rainbow.
Thank you,
Katie
So heartbreaking for all who loved her and are left here without her… especially her husband and kiddos. I can’t imagine. I check your blog every so often and actually remember reading her post that you re-linked at the time. An amazing woman who truly lived like Jesus!
One of the most beautiful posts, Kelle. What a gorgeous tribute.
Oh Kelle, I’m so sorry for your loss and for the loss of that beautiful family. No one should ever lose their Momma.
Hugs to you from Canada!
I’m so sorry about your beautiful friend…someday I hope these hard times all make sense…in the meantime keep inspiring us and bringing your fabulous light to so many! xox
Kelle I am so sorry for your loss. She was such an inspiration.