Monday, December 21, 2009

Evan's Tree

Several months ago Children's had a ceremony for the children who had passed away at the hospital. Becca made an ornament for me with Evan's name and date of birth and death on the back. So I had her make a few more with the intention of having a tree just for Evan this year. G&G have trees in their rooms so I thought it might be nice for Evan to have his own. The tree is just an extra tree I already had. When I went to get one for him, it was too late. I want a white tree with white lights and everywhere I went, they were out. So next year... Anyway, I had Becca paint a passage from Psalms 139 on the ornaments. That passage is very important to me because of Evan's trisomy 13. It is very important for me to remember that God created him that way. I have no idea the reason why, and I probably will not know why until I am on my knees before God one day, but He created Evan this way. The photos do not do justice to the beautiful ornaments. I am just not that great at indoor pictures. They are brown and blue, like his room and the side are painted with stripes to match his name ornament. The Willow Tree ornament was sent to us from another family who had a child with Trisomy 13. There are also some plain brown balls with blue ribbon.







6 comments:

thetalbotts said...

It's perfect. Such a special way to honor Evan.

chadandnikki said...

This is absolutely awesome. I love it.

Lexie said...

awww, LOVE it! May he dance among the stars and I imagine he'll be having a blast at the most awesome birthday party ever in a few days when he gets to share Christmas with Jesus himself. How great that must be! Thinking of you all this Christmas

Michelle said...

Wow. So neat. Thanks for sharing.

Julie said...

Beautiful!

Girl About Gown said...

I recently lost my daughter to 13. This psalm was sung at her funeral 2 weeks ago. I love this idea of a perfect tree just for him! Thank you for sharing.