tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16469398801273325662024-03-13T07:24:32.100-05:00Paige's ParadiseMarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-27048479541978071082020-01-02T18:16:00.001-06:002020-01-02T18:23:02.971-06:00You've Been Paige'd 2020Thank you to our family and friends for helping us keep our Sweet Paige's memory alive by doing acts of kindness. Paige would be 9 years old today if she was still with us and I know she is looking down smiling as she watches all the love being passed around in her memory.<br />
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Have you been Paige'd? We would love to hear how the act of kindness touched you! Please leave a comment below and share your story.<br />
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From the bottom of our hearts... THANK YOU!!!!<br />
If you would like to read more about Paige's story click this link <a href="https://paigesparadise.blogspot.com/2011/01/paiges-story.html">https://paigesparadise.blogspot.com/2011/01/paiges-story.html</a>. Thank you for being part of our healing journey.<br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-84285105502580834752018-12-22T21:44:00.001-06:002018-12-22T21:44:05.286-06:00You've Been Paige'd 2019We are gearing up for our angel's 8th birthday and that means "You've Been Paige'd 2019"! We were amazed by the out pour of love and support last year and can't wait to see how far the Paige'd Acts of Kindness will go in 2019! We love when Paige's memory reaches other states, countries, continents, etc... The sky is the limit when it comes to our Paige! Thank you for participating, loving our girl, sharing her story, and making sure she is never forgotten. It means the world to us! If YOU HAVE BEEN PAIGE'd, please share in the comments and let us know how our Paige has touched you! Then....pass it on! :)<br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-17134300349552245752017-12-27T20:49:00.001-06:002017-12-27T20:49:16.226-06:00You've Been Paige'dIn the next two weeks many people will receive Acts of Kindness in Paige's memory. It is our hope that you share your kindness (ones you gifted and ones you received) so that we may always remember the good that came from our sweet daughter's short life. <br />
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If you would like to read more about Paige's story just simply click on the link "Paige's Story" at the top of this page.<br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-25712739727692771592015-12-30T16:29:00.001-06:002015-12-30T16:37:39.792-06:00Have You Been PAIGE'd?Have you been PAIGE'd? Did you receive an act of kindness that has touched you? Tell us about it here! Please leave a comment on this post and tell us how the kindness you received in memory of our Paige has left an impact on you! <div><br></div><div>To learn more about Paige click on "Paige's Story" right under her picture or visit the Archives on the right side to share in our journey of loss, love, and faith. </div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-8949263796027953712015-12-20T20:58:00.001-06:002015-12-20T20:58:10.150-06:00You've Been PAIGEdSo it's been a very long time since I last wrote on this blog. Sadly, I was just too busy and life was happening, but Paige's 5th birthday is quickly approaching and I'm overwhelmed with emotions! Everything inside me wants to do good for my girl. This year I came up with "You've Been PAIGEd"! We are asking family and friends to join us in doing an act of kindness during the time frame of Paige's life five years ago. Please consider doing an act of kindness between January 1, 2016 and January 4, 2016 in memory of our sweet Paige. I've created little cards with some information and I would love for you to hand the card to the person you did the act of kindness for. You can comment on here or email me at <a href="mailto:marissag7@hotmail.com">marissag7@hotmail.com</a> and I will be happy to send you the Word document of the cards to hand out. If you live in the St. Louis/St. Charles area I will do my best to deliver cards to those who want them. Spread the word! The more kindness happening, the better! Thank you from the bottom of my heart in joining us in celebrating the 5th birthday of our angel! Love and hugs!<br />
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Last night I was putting Mya to bed and Landon followed me into her room. After I layed her down I told Landon it was time to go. He said "you go momma!" I told home to get out again and walked to the door. I got to the door and turned around just in time to see him peeking into her crib and say "goodnight sweetheart". My heart melted! I love how much he loves his little sister. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-56252934617054406062014-01-04T20:30:00.001-06:002014-01-04T20:30:17.766-06:00Glory DayToday is Paige's Glory day! Ugh! We call it a glory day because it's the day she met Jesus. The selfish momma in me hates this day. On one hand Paige was relieved from her pain<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> and her many illnesses and cancer, but on the other hand she was stripped from a lifetime of love here with us. I know she is happy and healthy now and that's exactly why Pat and I made the heart wrenching decisions we did three years ago. </span><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I like to picture Paige dancing and singing. I just know she was full of spunk and energy. I carried her for almost nine full months and the girl never stopped moving! I'm sure she plays dress up and puts on little shows for her great grandparents in Heaven. It's these kind of images that get me through. I love day dreaming about her and I try to picture what she looks like and what her voice sounds like. I know she is absolutely gorgeous... I laugh when I think about her voice because I imagine it to be very high pitched and girly. Love it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Paige Jordan, we love and miss you more than we ever thought possible! Happy glory day baby!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VXvp2zqczxA/UsjDt6yJIsI/AAAAAAAABT4/pyKmYljThNI/s640/blogger-image-1663030993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VXvp2zqczxA/UsjDt6yJIsI/AAAAAAAABT4/pyKmYljThNI/s640/blogger-image-1663030993.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-75606624820776491052014-01-01T20:16:00.001-06:002014-01-01T20:29:07.859-06:00Paige's 3rd BirthdayMy angel turns 3 today. Instead of my arms she spends this day in the arms of Jesus. A hard one to swallow but I know she is wonderful hands. You would think this day would get easier each year, but it only gets harder. As we experience life with Landon and Mya we start to realize how much we missed out on with Paige. It never seems fair and I still don't want to accept it, but it's life and I think I'm going to have to. We talk about our sweet girl with her siblings every day. Landon prays to his big sister every night and asks Jesus to give her a kiss. It's the sweetest thing. Myas face lights up when we say Paige's name as if she understands. Our children know their big sister I am sure of that. Today we spent time as a family. We visited Paige's gravesite, we had a balloon release, we sang Happy Birthday a trillion times, we had yummy pizza for dinner and ended the night with an ice cream celebration. I bet Paige's ice cream sundae in heaven was delicious! I cherish the time we spend as a family especially honoring our oldest child.<div><br></div><div>Paige Jordan,</div><div><br></div><div>We love you sweet girl! We know you watch over us every single day and protect your younger brother and sister. You continue to impact our lives in so many ways and we live to make you proud. We hope your birthday in heaven is magical and you celebrate with a big chocolate cake and ice cream. We love you baby! Happy 3rd birthday!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Love,</div><div>Mommy and Daddy</div><div><br></div><div>Paige's birthday in pictures:</div><div><br></div><div>We started the morning off with a visit to Paige's gravesite and taking her a birthday balloon!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wvRAlrHuZlI/UsTOKrsJ1VI/AAAAAAAABTg/rC-ygsYggkY/s640/blogger-image-401497170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wvRAlrHuZlI/UsTOKrsJ1VI/AAAAAAAABTg/rC-ygsYggkY/s640/blogger-image-401497170.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mya had a little talk with her sister... She just babbled away...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yBZ35T52prs/UsTOACIg_jI/AAAAAAAABSw/TltFgTq5ZUk/s640/blogger-image-1765105019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yBZ35T52prs/UsTOACIg_jI/AAAAAAAABSw/TltFgTq5ZUk/s640/blogger-image-1765105019.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We sent balloons to Heaven for Paige...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S7dohsPHFIs/UsTOMXIrE7I/AAAAAAAABTo/UEvMq4567JY/s640/blogger-image--470981454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S7dohsPHFIs/UsTOMXIrE7I/AAAAAAAABTo/UEvMq4567JY/s640/blogger-image--470981454.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Landon and Mya gave their big sister a kiss..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FRsWwNRFrlc/UsTOFlJsRTI/AAAAAAAABTI/EfjXwa0kJl8/s640/blogger-image-1748148927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FRsWwNRFrlc/UsTOFlJsRTI/AAAAAAAABTI/EfjXwa0kJl8/s640/blogger-image-1748148927.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VU1gTOIXkfA/UsTOD_q7BLI/AAAAAAAABTA/FlSsNlR8Pbo/s640/blogger-image-211369198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VU1gTOIXkfA/UsTOD_q7BLI/AAAAAAAABTA/FlSsNlR8Pbo/s640/blogger-image-211369198.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ended our night with ice cream to celebrate Paige's big day..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PAKOoGSkTHo/UsTOHSgUUEI/AAAAAAAABTQ/r61LqXTj2UI/s640/blogger-image-279564042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PAKOoGSkTHo/UsTOHSgUUEI/AAAAAAAABTQ/r61LqXTj2UI/s640/blogger-image-279564042.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and Landon thought it was pretty great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-x-W_6T6hQNs/UsTOI2w-sQI/AAAAAAAABTY/-10TZpmkBJc/s640/blogger-image--1314142986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-x-W_6T6hQNs/UsTOI2w-sQI/AAAAAAAABTY/-10TZpmkBJc/s640/blogger-image--1314142986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Happy birthday Paige!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1FT6KqwN8c/UsTOBw47m8I/AAAAAAAABS4/X6W321M6w18/s640/blogger-image--1259652301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1FT6KqwN8c/UsTOBw47m8I/AAAAAAAABS4/X6W321M6w18/s640/blogger-image--1259652301.jpg"></a></div><br></b></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-22904061658956817792013-12-27T12:47:00.001-06:002013-12-27T12:48:42.745-06:007 Months OldWhile enjoying the hustle and bustle of Christmas I realized I never posted anything about Mya's 7 month birthday! 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Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-60934554388246933372013-12-25T22:23:00.000-06:002013-12-25T22:23:30.673-06:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas! Although. I can't believe it's already Christmas ... It is! And now here I sit on Christmas night feeling exhausted but so thankful for my family and friends. It was another wonderful Christmas and even better with two amazing kids. Landon is at a great age and could not have been more excited about getting presents and seeing Santa... Not talking too or sitting on his lap just looking! Mya of course did not understand a thing but was completely thrilled with all the great wrapping paper to crinkle and big boxes to crawl in and out of! Overall it was great! My favorite part of Christmas this year was bright and early this morning before Pat or Landon were awake. Before you read on please know this is my scrapbook, my journal, my heart. Everything I put on here are memories and moments I never want to forget. Many will be skeptical of what I am about to share, but it's a moment in my life I never want to forget! Please read with an open heart ...<br />
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At about 7:00 this morning Miss Mya decided she was awake and she was not going back to sleep. I brought her in bed with me as we listened to Christmas music playing on the TV. She laid beside me in bed just making sweet, soft cooing noises. Pat was still sound asleep on my other side and Landon was still dreaming of sugar plums in his own room. Our bedroom was still very dark because our curtains were closed and our bedroom door was only cracked a sliver not allowing any light from the hallway to shine in. I laid there enjoying the soft music and simply just staring at my sweet little girl. Clear as day I heard a soft voice say, "mama" and with that our bedroom door opened all the way. I was a little confused as to why the door opened but I sat up and immediately thought it was Landon in the next room waking up and calling for me. I jumped out of bed and when I got to his room Landon was still fast asleep. I walked back into our room, cuddled up with Mya, held her tight, and told her that Paige was with us. I am positive that at that moment I had both my daughters with me. I've never been more sure of anything in my life. I could feel her presence. It wasn't scary or disturbing... It was peaceful and calming. It was the best feeling. It was beautiful. It was the best Christmas present I could have ever received! <br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-63895975759704068812013-12-11T20:48:00.000-06:002013-12-11T20:48:43.214-06:00Dancing FoolIf you know our family it's no secret that from mid-November to the end of February every Friday night and many others are spent in a high school gym watching daddy coach. I actually enjoy it and (as you will soon see) Landon LOVES it! Not only does he get to watch daddy on the side lines and the high school boys run up and down the court, but he also gets to dance away to the great music performed by the band. <strike>The dancing part is probably his favorite but we won't tell dad!</strike> He doesn't just clap along... he dances his little butt off. Here's a little clip of his dancing debut at the first home game of the season! <br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-54483141035962443442013-12-11T20:43:00.000-06:002013-12-11T20:43:29.530-06:00Landon's 2nd BirthdayLandon turned two on December 9th. I can't believe I have a 2 year old! Actually, I have two. Landon and Paige are Irish twins being born just 11 months apart. On Saturday, after Breakfast with Santa we had Landon's birthday party. It was a basketball themed party, but we ended up watching a lot of football with Mizzou playing for the SEC championship. All of his cousins came over and he was in heaven! He kept saying "it my birthday mommy"! I just loved watching him open his gifts and seeing the expression on his face. When he realized that he got to keep all the new toys he was so excited! We've been playing non-stop ever since. I can't believe that my baby boy is a big two year old. Landon, you will never understand how much you have healed your daddy and I. You are such a fun-loving and happy little boy. You love your little sister more than anything and I love that you talk about your big sister and pray for her every night (even if you don't quite understand, one day you will know how special she is). Daddy and I love watching you grow and are simply amazed by you! We love you little man! Happy 2nd Birthday! Here are pictures from the fun day!<br />
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Excited about his birthday cake!</div>
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"This cake stuff is good!"</div>
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-89268429778343188862013-12-11T20:20:00.000-06:002013-12-11T20:20:10.414-06:00Breakfast with SantaLast Saturday we went to Breakfast with Santa at my mom's high school. Landon was a little unsure of Santa, but Mya thought he was a nice soft lap to sit on. We had a yummy breakfast, Landon played games and won fun prizes, we heard great Christmas music and we got to see Santa. Thanks Mom for inviting us!<br />
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Mya had no problem sitting on Santa's lap!</div>
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Here's the sweet Caroline.... (I totally stole this picture off your blog Maria!) ;)<br />
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This past month Mya has been a busy girl... she started sitting up all be herself right after her 5 month birthday. She rolls over in both directions and will roll for miles if we let her. In the past two weeks she has figured out crawling position and she rocks back and forth on all fours. She's starting to scoot and <strike>unfortunately</strike> she will be crawling very soon I think! Mommy and daddy are not ready for crawling! Two kids on the go will equal very tired parents. :) Last week Mya visited the doctor for her 6 month checkup. She's growing right on track! She is right at 14 pounds putting her in the 21st percentile for weight. She is 26 inches tall putting her at the 75th percentile for height. Little miss is long and lean... but believe me she still has her chubby areas and little rolls. <br />
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*LOVING her big brother!<br />
*saying "dadadadada" much to mom's dismay ;)<br />
*babbling up a storm and laughs at anyone and anything<br />
*as easygoing as they come<br />
*continuing to fill our hearts with so much love!<br />
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My sister Marcia graciously took some very last minute pictures for us last week. So, here is Miss Mya Paige at 6 months...<br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-91491699408546681472013-11-01T20:44:00.001-05:002013-11-01T20:44:41.937-05:00Halloween 2013Landon sorta understood Halloween this year. He realized that if you smile and look cute that people give you candy. He thought that was pretty awesome! We only made it to a few houses, but he sure did have fun. Mya was pretty much just along for the ride but we think she is the cutest bumble bee we know!<br />
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Last Sunday we went to my Aunt Patty and Uncle Dave's house for a fun Halloween party with all of my cousins and their kids. Here's a group picture of all the kids.... this group is still growing! They don't know how lucky they are to have so many cousins!</div>
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I know that next year will be even better. Landon will be more into the whole trick or treating thing and Mya will be able to tag along! We hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween!<br />
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<br />Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-21825443898317433552013-10-20T19:13:00.001-05:002013-10-20T19:13:49.572-05:00Share Walk 2013On Saturday joined with family we walked in our third Share Walk for Remembrance in memory of our amazing angel, Paige. Ill never forget our first Share walk. Paige's death was still fresh and our hearts were empty. We felt defeated and scared. We walked in memory of our daughter yet we were also awaiting the arrival of our son. We were two parents who were frightened beyond belief that we would bury a second child. Our second walk we had Landon safe and sound in our arms and had just found out that Mya was on the way. This year we had both of our blessings with us as we celebrated the short life of their big sister. It's amazing how far we have come since that first year. God has blessed us beyond our dreams and we are so thankful to Share for having this walk each year so that our family can always honor our first born, our sweet girl, our Paige Jordan! Here's a few pictures from this years walk...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DM3Y4i40Mec/UmRwWTC3AyI/AAAAAAAABN8/uaANq_CP3Ck/s640/blogger-image--1301495172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DM3Y4i40Mec/UmRwWTC3AyI/AAAAAAAABN8/uaANq_CP3Ck/s640/blogger-image--1301495172.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NZQu19QYIzg/UmRwSscguhI/AAAAAAAABN0/DkneGuqeTs4/s640/blogger-image--1501034403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NZQu19QYIzg/UmRwSscguhI/AAAAAAAABN0/DkneGuqeTs4/s640/blogger-image--1501034403.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zs0Cs5odK2E/UmRwNXwU5JI/AAAAAAAABNs/XIepVkzLPwE/s640/blogger-image-943837167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zs0Cs5odK2E/UmRwNXwU5JI/AAAAAAAABNs/XIepVkzLPwE/s640/blogger-image-943837167.jpg"></a></div>We love you Paige! We will never forget you sweetheart! We would walk a thousand miles to hold you in our arms again!</div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-3476175209930106702013-10-15T20:14:00.001-05:002013-10-15T20:14:26.276-05:00October 15th<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Well today didn't go quite as planned. I'm at home sick in bed:(! We didn't get to go to the candlelight service like we planned for National infant and pregnancy loss awareness day. We had really wished to be there but I'm not feeling well at all. Instead we stayed home and lit our candle in our own family room. <div><br></div><div>This day never gets easier in fact I would venture to say it gets harder. Each year it becomes more and more of a reality that we have a daughter in heaven and she's not coming back. It's a hard thing to swallow but its our reality. With every new experience with Landon and Mya we realize all the wonderful things we missed out on with Paige. While its easy to let your mind wander and think about "what if" it's important that we just continue to trust in Jesus and know that Paige is in good hands and we will see her again some day. Thank you for sending me your pictures of the candles you lit in Paige's honor! We continue to be amazed by the love we feel from family and friends! </div><div><br></div><div>Here's our candle for our sweet Paige!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OtMRlSseFCA/Ul3oblfeEDI/AAAAAAAABNc/_AKshS6RduI/s640/blogger-image-1837242777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OtMRlSseFCA/Ul3oblfeEDI/AAAAAAAABNc/_AKshS6RduI/s640/blogger-image-1837242777.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-74099687994773342042013-10-08T20:14:00.001-05:002013-10-08T20:14:37.970-05:00Month of AngelsOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance month. It's the month we remember our sweet angels that left us way too soon! Believe me we don't need a month to remember our Paige but it is nice to have a month where the rest of the world remembers our sweet girl! The 15th is the official day of remembrance. At 7:00 pm we light candles so that across the world lights can be seen in heaven! This year Pat and I will attend a service with our support group. I'm looking forward for the chance for all of our attention to be focused on Paige. My heart needs it! Then on the 19th we will participate in the Walk for Remembrance in honor of Paige! I love that our families put aside their busy schedules for our little girl! It means the world to us and does wonders in healing our hearts. I can't believe we will have two kids in our stroller this year at the walk! How far we have come in three years! This is our third walk... The first year it was just Pat and I, the second year we had Landon and now this year we are so blessed to have both Landon and Mya! Paige definitely played a big part in that! If you have an extra minute this month... Send a kiss Paige's way... Believe me she'll send one right back!Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-47605757151843564742013-10-08T19:56:00.001-05:002013-10-08T19:56:43.924-05:004 MonthsPoor Mya! She totally has 2nd (3rd) child syndrome! Life is too busy for this mama to document her first year. Her fourth month came and went and I never took an official picture. I feel awful! I have pictures of her fourth month just not one by her chalkboard. Our little lady is getting so big and is growing like a weed! A weed we love with all our hearts! At her four month checkup she was in the 75th percentile for height and the 15th percentile for weight! She's long and lean! <div><br></div><div>Here's our very happy girl! We love you Mya Paige!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OllF_tkv20Y/UlSptU-KctI/AAAAAAAABNE/ds63vsc0JLI/s640/blogger-image--195924109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OllF_tkv20Y/UlSptU-KctI/AAAAAAAABNE/ds63vsc0JLI/s640/blogger-image--195924109.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>She's starting to sit up like a big girl! She's a strong little thing. (Takes after her mommy... Ha!)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r6aTPUnMnLQ/UlSpyZS1a0I/AAAAAAAABNM/Z5orDBUaiqk/s640/blogger-image--1706054666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r6aTPUnMnLQ/UlSpyZS1a0I/AAAAAAAABNM/Z5orDBUaiqk/s640/blogger-image--1706054666.jpg"></a></div>All smiles because the Cardinals won! Miss Mya had a mild case of thrush this month. Hence the white on her tongue:(</div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-22051649196666545542013-08-31T11:24:00.000-05:002013-08-31T11:40:23.382-05:003 Months (a little late)Miss Mya turned 3 months old about 2 weeks ago. And I'm one bad mama for not getting this on here sooner. Our little lady is one very busy little girl! She is rolling over from her back to belly but hasn't figured out quite yet how to get back over. She is a cooing and talking machine. If you're willing to listen, she's willing to make noises at you. We just love her more and more everyday and thank God for the blessing that she is! <br>
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Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1646939880127332566.post-11012448626329298612013-08-08T21:22:00.001-05:002013-08-08T21:22:48.309-05:00Cherry on Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Miss Mya was born with a hemangioma on her forehead. A hemangioma is a cluster of blood vessels directly under the skin that does not move down. It was very light at birth and was hardly noticeable. Over the past two months it has grown and become very dark. This is not a concern and actually quite common. Many children have them and they usually grow within the first year and then begins to shrink back down. Usually by grade school years it is gone. Although they are common most kids don't have it directly in the middle of their forehead. While we think its kinda cute and makes Mya unique we realize that as she gets older her peers will become curious and want to know what the big red mark is. I call it her "cherry on top" but its still hard to explain to young children. Tomorrow we will visit Children's hospital and see a dermatologist there to see if anything needs to be done as a preventative measure to keep the hemangioma from growing too much. So if you see our sweet girl and wonder what's on her forehead ... You now know! :). Here's Mya Paige and her "cherry on top".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AHJfRdacZAI/UgRScWNrOWI/AAAAAAAABMM/mttjy2Pr5fQ/s640/blogger-image--350844772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AHJfRdacZAI/UgRScWNrOWI/AAAAAAAABMM/mttjy2Pr5fQ/s640/blogger-image--350844772.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072121658326374523noreply@blogger.com2