Sunday, August 15, 2010

Madison's Funeral Service

We had an amazing memorial service for our little angel Madison. Emily & I could not have wished for anything better. We truly have felt the tender mercies of the Lord throughout this whole experience. Heavenly Father truly hears our prayers and knows how to comfort us. We are extremely grateful for all the love and support shown to us. We could not have made it through this without everyone else. We were very blessed to have all of the Rupps and Sessions come out and be with us for this special event. The talks, poems, and musical numbers performed at the memorial service were truly inspired and we felt the Spirit comfort our souls. A very special thank you to our friends, family, and great Bishop for your participation and loving support.










This is the special burial dress that Grandma Rupp made.


This is the special burial blanket that Grandma Sessions made.


Special flowers from family and friends.








Brayden & London seeing Madison for the first time.




Family gathered at the cemetery. We found the perfect
resting spot for our little angel in the Garden of Faith.
Very near to a friend of ours and some trees.


We decided we wanted to do a balloon launch in Madison's honor.
We let off 14 balloons, 1 for each day she lived.


All of her cousins got to participate, though there were some
who didn't want to let go of the balloon.







Emily and I saying our final goodbye.


We are so grateful for the exceptional service provided to us by the Byars Funeral Home and Sawnee View Cemetery for making this difficult process easier to handle and helping us create a special final memory tribute to our little angel.



We had a luncheon back at the church that was jointly put on by both Relief Societies. The food was incredible, and the love and support shown to us and our families was truly exemplary. Thank you so much Milton & Webb Bridge sisters.


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2 comments:

AmyAnn said...

Tender memories!!! Love the pics!!

Katie Brady said...

We are so sorry we could not be there for this important time in your lives. I am amazed out how strong you both have been. Heavenly Father definitely doesn't give you a trial that you can not handle. I am also glad that you do know of the Plan of Salvation and what a joy it will be to see Madison again and be with her forever and growing a relationship with her! We love you guys and know that you are in our prayers!