Sunday, November 15, 2009

My first post, and Breanna's Birthday

I feel somewhat jubilant today in actually starting to blog. But, mostly, I'm missing my sweet, kind, beautiful, dancing daughter, Breanna Joy. Breanna would have been 24 years old today, and she lived so well the meaning of her name----Strong Joy. She loved God, her family, and her friends, and always wished others well. When she laughed that deep belly laugh of hers, you couldn't help but laugh with her, even if the joke she had just told was the corniest thing you'd ever heard! She lit up a stage with her beautiful blonde hair, green eyes, and that amazing smile, and she sang and danced like an angel. She was content with herself, and I used to laugh when she'd say, "I LIKE being short!" Her heart was so open to others. In the third grade she chose to help one of her classmates in need of assistance by becoming his special companion, seeing that he got to various activities throughout the day. The pain of losing Breanna isn't so fresh anymore, it has definitely eased over the years. Yet, missing her never gets easy. Someday my Missing Tears will turn to Tears of Joy, for I'll hold my baby girl again, and then, I like to imagine, we'll dance,sing, and laugh together! I wish I knew how to post pictures of this beautiful amazing soul, but I'm not that far along with blogging technology, and this short post will have to do for now. Happy Birthday, Breanna. I love you, forever. I miss you today, and I always will.

7 comments:

  1. Very Beautiful sentiments, dear, I wholeheartedly agree with you.
    Bill

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  2. Beautiful, mom. Thanks for sharing. And, i'm so glad you started this blog! Can't wait to hear more from your heart!
    Love you!

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  3. I loved reading this Mary Lee! You are SO wonderful and we love you guys. Thanks for sharing your heart. You have such a rich family.
    We will see you soon for Christmas!
    Shawn & Suzee

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  4. Mary Lee ~ Beautiful...I'm looking forward to reading your posts...blessings to you and Bill and the family. Ta

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  5. welcome to the blogging world, mary lee. good to hear your heart.

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  6. Although my sharing with your family was second hand, I too feel your joy and sorrow. I praise the Lord often for allowing me to have been a part of your family for all those years, and especially for giving me such an honest and caring boss! Thank you both and God bless you and your whole family! Lynne Ronk

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  7. Hi Mary Lee and Bill!

    Congratulations on a very heartfelt blog entry. You are following in the tradition of the one of the most heart-expressive bloggers I've ever known...your daughter and our niece Amy! Http://www.thestroups.blogspot.com

    We loved being with you, Amy, Chris, Micah and Livia a few weeks ago. Davey is now happily working three jobs and enjoying being back with the family!

    My tribute to precious Breanna continues on the Internet at http://www.DramaticImpact.com/breanna.

    The memorial bench in Breanna's honor resides on our lawn, along with her lovely picture on the mantle. We miss her with you.

    Love, Uncle Rob, Aunt Danielle and family

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