How do you remember such a short but meaningful life? So many questions and no right answers. In 5 short days we will celebrate and lament our sweet Charlie's 1st "birthday."
There will be hugs and chaos from my 3 weekday kiddos, along with love and kisses from our 2 precious, healthy, beautiful and God given children Andrew and McKinley.
And then we will celebrate our loved baby Charlie. We know deep in our hearts that he is enjoying a glorious first birthday with our Savior. Far better than any birthday that I could plan, invite, craft and host. But I won't lie. It doesn't take away from the pain of a family celebrating a baby's first birthday without their baby.
I hope you will take a moment on Tuesday to have a slice of cake or a cookie. Say a prayer. Release a balloon. Run an extra mile. Light a candle. Hug your loved ones just a bit tighter. Maybe you will even feel like sharing your moment with us.
On Tues evening Jared, Andrew, McKinley and I will have a balloon release. We plan on attaching a little note/prayer to Charlie on each balloon. We would love for you to join us but just are not up for a crowd. If you want to email, mail, phone, text, post, tweet or whatever we will attach your message to its own balloon.
There are no adequate words to express our sorrow or gratitude to each and everyone of you.
Much love,
The Hornbacks
Jared, Becky, Andrew, McKinley and Charlie
we will send up balloons to that sweet baby boy, xoxo
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Matthew 19:14
"but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”