Lauren's Blog: Sunset on the Beach

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Sunset on the Beach

Yesterday evening, I rushed to pick up Taylor from school and headed to the beach in time to watch the sunset. We had a beautiful evening at the beach remembering my first born and her big sis, Heidi. The weather couldn’t of been more perfect and calm; you’d never know it was January! We wrote Heidi’s name in the sand, and Taylor even helped!

It sure is a blessing to celebrate the Green Beans with Taylor in my arms! She is my reminder everyday that God is good! I couldn’t be happier with this beautiful, perfect baby girl! There is so much to be thankful for! I like to think Heidi is looking down on us, along with her sisters and brother and smiling. Taylor sure is a lucky girl to have four personal angels watching over her.

I think we’ll take evening trips to the beach more often. It was a great way to wind down from a busy day, plus Taylor got to nap to and from the beach in the car. Next time, I’ll plan a little better and bring a change of clothes for myself, so I don’t have to sport my suit and heels in the sand…. Not recommended! :)

5 comments:

EmilyFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Soo cute! Super jealous of being able to just ride to the beach for a bit at night : )
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Life of JoyFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:51 PM
My favorite time to go to the beach here is afternoon. I have lost 2 brothers and both were before I was born. So I have never met them. I have always thought I had 2 personal angels.
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HollyFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:16 PM
love ♥
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Jacob and Kimberly PalmerFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:36 AM
I've been reading your blog for a while, but haven't commented before. I love the pictures of you and your sweet Taylor, it is comforting to me to see how you honor your sweet green beans every year. I lost my twins (they were stillborn at 26 weeks) this last November and it helps to read what you've written and to lean on your experiences. Thank you for your blog and your faith. <3 I will be thinking about your babies and you this month.
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KimFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:01 AM
What a perfect way to remember Heidi. Beautiful pictures<3
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Just My Story...

Over the past three years my life has been flipped upside down. I am 31 years old and have 4 beautiful angel babies, who are fondly known as my “Green Beans”. The first of my quads, Heidi, held on as long as she could and was born on January 31, 2009 after pPROMing at 17 weeks. A few weeks later, I pPROM’d with my sweet Lily. Lily, Paige, and Rylan were all born at 22 weeks on February 23, 2009. Just after being released from the hospital empty handed, I returned with a high fever and infection. Two of the nights I spent in the hospital that week, I honestly thought I was going to die. It was the sickest and most hopeless I’ve ever been. I’m pretty sure my diagnosis was a broken heart.

My journey to parenthood has definitely had its share of happiness and heartbreaks. I got through every day by staying close to friends and family, blogging, and trusting in God that my future will be bright. All the love and support I’ve gotten has greatly helped me manage……I am alive and well, and want to be my absolute best as a result of this.

On May 1st 2011, we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Taylor, into this world. She is my miracle baby and brings so much joy and happiness to my life. She is my reminder every day that God is good and faithful.

I have come out of all of this with a better appreciation of life. I hope to make the best of this situation by helping others who will experience a similar loss.