Brooke's dress, pillow, and bonnetJust like Summer, Brooke was also blessed by her Daddy. This is a special ordinance performed for babies in the LDS church giving them their name and blessing them with inspired words to live their life by. We were fortunate enough to have the time with Brooke to be able to give her this gift...she was blessed the morning of the day she passed away.
It is usual that a baby's blessing will include thoughts and inspiration about their future..how they will grow, what work they might do while here on this earth, if they will marry and have kids.... Brooke's was a unique experience. We knew, though hard to accept, that she was leaving this life to go to the next. Though her life was just 10 days, she had such a strong influence on so many of us, we feel she is still with us. She is a very strong spirit and we know she is doing the Lord's work both here and in heaven.
Daddy and Brooke...she is wearing a dress, and wrapped in the afghan, given to her by the NICU
Even though she wasn't able to wear her matching dress that day Grandma Norris bought for her and Summer, my mom was able to alter it to her tiny size...she is wearing it now.
Brooke's tiny head was about the size of a tennis ball
Grandma NorrisI know each milestone in Summer's life will have the underlying reflection of our sweet Brooke....this is a blessing. Brooke is a constant reminder for us to be better, live life to it's fullest, and love more. I am so thankful she was here with us...even for such a short time.
Here is Brooke on 7-24-08...she opened her eyes for us :)
Saying goodbye 7-24-08
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