I feel I should clarify one thing. My husband, a Packer fan, brought into union with his wife, a Bear fan, wasn't "whole-heartedly" chearing for the Bears. He has Robby Gould and Bernard Berrian (Bear's kicker and receiver) on his fantasy football team...he needed the points :).
We went to the cemetary today - we go most days, though not for very long since it's not terribly warm. But the ECMO team from the hospital (the people that ran Payton's life support system) gave us a lovely gift, a tree. Not just a cute shrub, but a tree - for sure 8-10 feet high. We brought it over there and they're going to plant it near Payton's grave. It's a Flowering Thunder Child - an appropriate title I think. As anyone from the hospital will tell you, she was a strong baby, and it took quite a bit of narcotics to get her to sleep. (What I've learned through all this is that babies have a higher metabolism than adults - they can burn through doses that would knock an adult out for a long while). They'll be planting the tree soon; I'll be excited to see it when it buds in the spring. Much love, Aaron and Heather
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A very appropriate title, indeed. I'm glad you found a place for it; that's a beautiful and thoughtful gift.
Love you and miss you.
Sara
That's so nice that they will let you plant it near her grave! It sounds beautiful.
Thank you ECMO friends for the beautiful gift in memory of Payton. What a lovely tribute to a beautiful little life. We miss you all.
Ila
How very appropriate, so glad it can be planted there.
I can only imagine it will be the strongest, and most lovely tree in the whole area.
We are so blessed to have the two of you as our children. You are such an encouragement and blessing to all of us. Glad to see you are having fun with the football games and enjoying your time together. Love, Dad & Mom Jones
I looked up that type of tree and it looks like it will be beautiful blooming in the spring.
What a great group of nurses to give such a beautiful lasting tribute to your beautiful daughter.
I am also glad to hear that the tree will be near Payton's memorial! She was a STRONG baby and the tree's name is very appropriate! I miss seeing the two of you when I come to work! It just hasn't been the same. I always knew I would get a hug and a smile when I came in for my shift, I will always cherish those moments!
I am still praying for you to continue receiving God's grace and peace. I find comfort knowing that he is carrying you both through these hard times of grieving.
I miss you both!! By the way, none of the babies are nearly as cute as Ms. Paytons and none of them get hot pink "fist-a-cuffs"!!
Love,
Anita Wattier
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