If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you will remember Kambrie Grace.?? Our dear friends, Matt and Amanda had just over one precious year to enjoy their amazing little gift.?? Not nearly enough time by our standards but I know they are grateful for every second they had.
Today would have been Kam’s fourth birthday.???? I painted this last month but I have been saving it for her birthday.?? I wanted her Dad and Mom to have this today.
You may also remember that I had the blessing of being with Matt, Amanda, and Kambrie when the angels came to get her.?? Amanda had a CD of worship playing as we held her for the last time.?? The song below was on that CD and I have not heard it since and never will again, without thinking about Kambrie.
We love you Matt and Amanda – Jim and Doni (Jim has been anxious for you to see this too!)?? I think this would be lovely printed on fine art velvet.?? Those vibrant blue eyes, long lashes and curly hair melt my heart everytime I see this.
10 responses to “Remembering…”
Bawling my eyes out….. Doni- I don’t know what I’d do without you. Seeing this post and the angelic and amazingly beautiful painting of my daughter is all I needed to comfort me this morning. In the midst of tears, it brings a smile to my face reminding me that God is good. Listening to my favorite worship songs as the angels took her home is the only way to truly “let go and let God”. It is the hardest thing I have ever had to do and learning the hard way that our children are His and graciously lent to us for His purpose. He allowed her to reach so many people and I am eternally grateful that He gave her to ME!
I am in awe of this painting (this pic is a family favorite) and am forever thankful for your many talents and for all the time and emotion you have put into it. I can’t wait to order one and hang it in my family room. I love you Doni. You are truly are a precious gem of a friend. xoxo
Right behind you with the tears Amanda:)…gosh Doni this is beyond words. What a gift. Amanda , we will NEVER forget that precious little girl. Zandi & Zane still talk about her almost everyday and tell us how they will get to see her in heaven someday! She truly impacted our lives and so have you & Matt. I can’t imagine the pain you have gone through, but I have never seen anything but Christ come through you both, even in your darkest days. What a blessing for us to witness…that you have chosen to believe God is good. We love you more than words!
4th birthday? already! oh my! Darling Kambrie… Amanda, you MUST introduce me to her someday. i am thankful i will get the opportunity to know her someday… my hope and i’m sure, yours.
doni, the work you did on this painting is just beautiful. you captured Kambrie in such a lovely way.
amanda and Matt – thinking of you and praying for continued peace in your hearts and hope of the reunion to come.
Doni the painting is beyond beautiful. I just can not seem to come up with the words today. Amanda and Matt we love you to pieces. You are amazing examples to all of us and we are blessed to have you in our lives.
Sweet Kambrie I can not wait to meet you, I can not wait for you an d Karsyn to play. We love you sweet baby girl!
I am so happy you painted this picture. I just knew that you would after the contest was over. Amanda, my thoughts are with you today and in the days to come.
Thank you much for making this beautiful painting! I love it so much and can’t express in words how much this means to us. We love you guys!
Love you Matt and Amanda. Kambrie is so loved and never far from my heart.
I love it! Your heart to do this is humbling! Thank you for sharing your gift!!!!
Amanda & Matt,
You have been such a testimony to all of us as we watched you walk a road that no one would choose. You have been a testament to God’s faithfulness and you have modeled true Christianity – up close and personal. That you gave worship to God in the absolute most tangible definition of the word WORSHIP as the angels ushered your darling straight from your arms to HIS is one of the most memorable parts of that experience. We want to acknowledge your loss and remind you that we are only a “shoulder” away!!! We truly thank God for your two little earthly blessings and can’t wait until we are all reunited once again with our loved ones that are waiting for us! We love you!
Aunt Beck
I have tears streaming, too! It is a beautiful painting of a beautiful angel. I picture her playing in heaven with Anna and Nathan. What a wonderful gift you have given to her mommy and daddy! Thinking of Amanda and Matt today and praying for them especially today. Thanks for sharing her with us!