Our Ammon Lily

Many of you know that we were not given the opportunity to bury our baby. So on days when we are missing him or our heart aches to hold him we don't really have a place of our own to go and feel near him or remember him. 5 years ago when we moved into our house we planted a tree in honor of him. It was our Ammon tree. One day I am hoping to have an Ammon garden, a peaceful little slice of heaven in our backyard. A few year or two after we planted our tree we found a white lily and I knew that needed to be part of our growing "Ammon" garden. Shortly after we rented our house out and moved. I took my Ammon lily with me. Then before moving back to our home (after the renters moved out) I decided that I would plant my Ammon lily at my parents house. Grandparents need a place to go as well or something in their possession to remember him.


 One day after work, I drove over to my mom's to pick up my girls and there was our Ammon lily blooming, it was bigger than both of my hands put together. It was the largest bloom I had ever seen from this little plant, in fact my mom had to tie it up so it wouldn't fall over. It was like my little boy was sending me hugs and kisses from Heaven, as if he were saying I am watching over you Mom, I love you! I took pictures so I could always look back and remember this moment. I am so glad that my little Ammon lily is being watched over and cared for by my sweet parents and that they have a little slice of pure sweet Heaven in their garden too.

Made by You...Blankets

These blankets were made by June Simmons. I hope she doesn't mind that I tag her here. She made two of the white blankets and three of the flannel blue. These blankets are just darling. My 9 year old put their hand and i-pod touch next to the blankets so you can see how small they are. This adorable blanket was made by my little sister's friend, Stephanie, who is now on a mission for the LDS church. I made three of these little dinosaur blankets. They were very easy to make and they are minkie material so they are super soft. I am so excited to have these blankets finished. Now to bag them and get them ready for the hospital.


 I am constantly in awe at the talent people have and their generosity in donating blankets to us. It really helps. Even just one blanket makes such a huge difference. My dear sweet aunt has been experiencing some medical issues and in all of her pain and treatment she has been diligently making blankets. How incredible the human spirit is. I am so blessed to be able to watch, be part of and hear all the amazing stories that have come from this project. The blankets are trickling in and starting to add up. Thank you for all of your help and donations. One reader recently e-mailed me and asked if she could just donate material, since she doesn't know how to sew. The answer is Yes. We have many helping hands who can take the material and make blankets. We will have more pictures coming soon.