Thursday, May 14, 2009

Gracie's Name In The Sand

Gracie Jean Gledhill

March 20, 2008-March 2, 2009

We love you Gracie Girl!

There is a neat website called http://www.namesinthesand.net/ that originates out of Australia (I think). The people running the website lost a child of their own and started writing 'angel children's' names in the sand as a way to help bereaved families. It is free service and they only put their email address on their website for one day a week and then take it off. They get 150-200 requests just on that one day that they list their email address. They only do children who have passed away, not adults. They rely on donations to keep their site up and running. What a neat thing to do for other people. I love the picture. It's the next best thing to living near a beach myself!

29 comments:

Natalie said...

Beautiful! I think you should frame that picture!

Brooke said...

It is gorgeous! Glad you were able to get that precious mo memento. I love it.And what great idea these people are doing!

kati said...

how wonderful! what a beautiful photo and great people.

The Palmers said...

I have never commented before but I've been reading your blog since Gracie had her transplant. At the time my husband was recovering from a difficult heart transplant after living 37 years with a congenital heart defect. I would often be at the computer crying and my 5-year old daughter, Olivia, would come to comfort me and we would talk about Gracie. That beautiful little girl really has made an impact! My daughter gave her first talk in primary a few weeks ago and she talked about Gracie and how families can be together forever. We are still thinking about you!
Melanie and Olivia

Kami said...

That's such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

Meg said...

That is such a gorgeous, peaceful picture. I am sure it is something that you will cherish.

Tiff said...

Wow that is beautiful! What a neat thing for someone to do.

Natalie♥ said...

O it's beautiful!!! What a wonderful thing they do. That is a special picture to have.

Tanille and Bill said...

That is so neat! I like it! I love this song by Celine Dion! She is so awesome, and I love her voice!

Anonymous said...

So beautiful!!!

Amy said...

Awesome!

Heidi Ann said...

It's beautiful! I'm so glad her name was done. I had Jersey's done and it's hanging in my house. I hope you are well, my family and i are planning a holiday to Utahr at the end of June, perhaps we could go on a hot date or do a bbq. I hope your mother's day was a sweet one. I'm sure there were tears and I'm sure it was hard but I hope you felt her very near!

The Viehweg's said...

That is beautiful, what a beautiful tribute.

likeschocolate said...

How beautiful! Gods Grace is never ending.

The Gatherum Clan! said...

Oh I love it! How peaceful looking!

Rachel Dominguez said...

I've seen thier website before and I think it is just amazing that they do this for parents!

Gracie's name sure is beautiful in the sand.

Marci said...

Wow. That is gorgeous! Gracie is such a beautiful name, for such a beautiful girl.

Winnie said...

That is so beautiful! One of the things that I love so much about Gracie is that she has shown how beautiful other people are. She truly shows the best in all of us.
Thinking of you, love and kisses,
Winnie

Matchbox Mom said...

Amazing!!! I love it!!!

Leslie said...

Just seeing Gracie's name is a special experience. Gosh, we ARE SO LUCKY to have known her. I miss her and think of her every single day. Sweet beautiful Gracie....

♥Stef said...

Beautiful. That picture brings such feelings of peace. I can't wait until we can sit and enjoy a beach sunset ourselves.

jen said...

beautiful.

kdance10 said...

That is so beautiful. Hope your family is doing well,thinking of you all often

Unknown said...

That is beautiful! What a wonderful service!

Dennison Family said...

I LOVE it! This is so precious! I blew mine up big and am putting it on my wall. I love this!! Cute Gracie Girl!

Jill said...

Beautiful!!! Still think of your Gracie everyday!!!

The Gee Family said...

What a beautiful, peaceful and serene pic. Thanks for sharing this awesome website for others. Think of you often and hope you are doing well. We love and miss GG also. Hang in there!

Summer said...

That is priceless! I think of you and Gracie everyday. Happy 14 months to Gracie today :-)

Loves, Mason and Mommy

Jan's Blog said...

Thank you so much for posting this. I've sent it to a mother who has lost 2 babies in hopes she will do this to help her heal. Both died before their first birthday. I hope she does this. It seems somehow so soothing to me. I'm sure it's a blessing to you!!!