Not long ago we celebrated Olivia Jane’s life. White balloons were released.
Before I released mine, I kissed it.
Livie
Although you were so little, you taught us many things,
like living in the present so we don’t miss anything.
You taught us things that matter, are the little things around,
like making daddy laugh because you made a farting sound.
You showed us pure contentment in such a simple way;
you’d shake your pumpkin rattle and you’d hit your head each day.
You showed us how to head-dance, with rhythm and with grace
and we could tell you liked it by the look upon your face.
You showed us precious, tender things can make a heart feel glad,
like a hundred little kisses from your mom or from your dad.
You taught us we should pause each day to share a smile or two,
like Ruthie, Jude, and Charlie who would share their smiles with you.
You were a little fighter and you taught us how to fight;
for every single thing you tried, you tried with all your might.
Livie, we are proud of you and all that you have done,
your life has touched so many lives, for such a little one.
I wanted to do more with you, to watch you as you play;
to push you in the baby swings and hear you laugh each day.
And oh, I wanted so, to share the stories from my head,
to maybe tuck you in sometime, and kiss your precious head.
But God had something else in mind the day you slipped away,
and now you are with Jesus every moment, every day.
I’ll save the stories from my head, Grandma kisses too;
and when I come to heaven I will share them all with you.
And every day when I will gaze, in skies so clear and blue,
I’ll think of looking in your eyes, the way I used to do.
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Anne …. this is such a beautiful, beautiful poem! Awww!!
Thanks for sharing such sweet words about your precious grand-daughter. I love your poetry and look forward to reading much more!
Christine,
Thank you so much for not only reading my tribute to Livie but for your comment. I’m glad you enjoy my poetry. I now have some poetry books available. I absolutely have to write. To me, it’s like breathing. Thanks again for your feedback.
Anne, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful little girl Livie was! I came across your tribute while looking for poems that express my grief at losing my oldest son, just a few days before Halloween. Thank you for writing words for “people who hurt”. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Oh Linda, I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. How your heart must ache. I can’t even imagine. I will pray for you. Especially during the holidays when their absence seems so prominent. I hope you will free to check out other writings I have. I’m on Medium.com. And I’m often writing for those who have experienced losses. Thank you for your comment. May God comfort your broken heart.
Such a beautiful tribute at such a sad time. Loving thoughts to all of you.
Thanks for taking the time to read my tribute, Andrea and thank you for your comment. Yes, it has been a sad time, but we’re sure glad we have some memories. Some are not so lucky.
God bless you and your family my friend and what a day that will be when our loved ones we see when we all get to Heaven!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my tribute and for your kind words. You’re right, it will be a wonderful day when we see the ones we lost. Such a wonderful day.
You are teaching others (like me) to appreciate each moment more! Beautiful tribute. I know the Angels welcomed her with open arms, and if Heaven has a window, she is smiling at you. Blessings,
Molinda, Thank you for taking time to read my tribute and for your sweet comment. Yes, I can just see her smiling at me now.
Thank you for sharing this with us Anne. Sweet Olivia touched so many lives, and this post is a testament to the love she helped to foster.
Denise, Thank you for taking the time to read my tribute. You’re right, Olivia did touch many lives, still continues to do so. She’s taught us so many things. Most of all to be where we are, in the present, so we don’t miss a thing.
Dear Anne – I didn’t know. 🙁 I’m SO-O-O sorry. Your precious little granddaughter was so beautiful. And so are your words to honor her. May God hold you and yours so close. Love and Blessings…. Barbara
Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to read my tribute and to also leave comments. Yes, Livie was and is beautiful. We just have to wait a while to see her again. I was hoping my words would honor her. God has been my comfort through all of this and I know when the waves of grief come, he’ll continue to comfort me. That’s the kind of loving Father he is.
Thanks for sharing so God could use sweet Livie to inspire and teach more people to live every moment, remembering every life matters and makes a difference. Praying for you and your family, Sister. I love you and thank God for bringing us together. Hugs!
Xochiti, Thank you so much for taking the time to read my tribute and for your kind comments. There were thousands who knew about Olivia and were praying from the time we found out she had Trisomy 18. Because of that all those people had a chance to not only be part of the praying, but also praise God for all the answered prayers regarding our sweetheart. Yes, every life matters. Thank you for your prayers and I love you too.
Anne, the words from your heart are beautiful and let Olivia’s legacy live on. Thank you for sharing your heart while at the same time reminding us of what’s important!
Sue, thank you for taking the time to read my tribute and for your kind words. Livie has forever taught us what is important. That’s for sure.