Here we are, our second full year without you. Again, this should be a time of birthday cake, presents, laughter, and joy. Instead we ache tremendously because of the emptiness that is left inside of us. You would have made our lives so happy and joyful. However, we have to remind ourselves that you have never, and will never, know pain, heartache, or sadness. You live in the blissful presence of the Lord and his angels and that is something wonderful.
I find myself wondering what you would look like, sound like, be like...I watch other people's children and envision how you would be. The other day I watched a little girl playing with her daddy...and I felt the tears welling up in my eyes. My heart aches knowing what COULD have been what SHOULD have been...
Life is full of unexpected surprises...some are wonderful, some are horrible. Either way, a person's life is changed forever. You have changed our lives forever, Katherine Paige. We can't wait to see you again one day when we can hold you in our arms and tell you how much we love you. May God continue to provide us with his strength and love, and may Jesus keep you safe in his arms until the day we meet again.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Blaine
Your 1st 'Angel'-versary / Elizabeth Morris (mommy)
Katherine Paige, we are approaching your 1st 'Angel'-versary. What great sadness will be with us on this day. December 7th should be filled with laughter, presents, and birthday cake to celebrate you turning one year old, however we will never have that chance. I must remind myself that your life in Heaven is so exquisite and beautiful, and my longing for you is out of my own grief and selfishness. We could never provide the joy that you have found in Jesus. Yet, the pain continues each day for us. You are beautiful and so very missed. We will love you forever and always.
Love, mommy
My first mother's day without you... / Elizabeth Morris (mother) Mother's day is quickly arriving, and it makes my arms ache without you in them, my sweet Katherine Paige. I read a quote that made me smile knowing that I did make a beautiful baby, even if you were taken from us too soon. It is as follows:
Every mother has the breathtaking privilege of sharing with God in the creation of a new life. She helps bring into existence a soul that will endure for all eternity. ~ James Keller
How wonderful to have known you while you grew in my belly. I did make an exquisite life, and your soul will live forever. You are missed, and we will never be complete without you. Hugs and kisses to my darling...love, mommy
Beautiful Princess~ / Stacey Hutchinson (none)
May God be with you in your time of sorrow. She is so beautiful, as she will be forever.
A Love Note to My Granddaughter Katherine Paige / Katherine Swaringen (Nana) My Darling Katherine Paige,
From the moment your Mommie first told me she was expecting you my heart was so full of joy. I wanted to know every single detail about you from that second on .. from the top of your head, to the bottom of your feet .. I had another Grandchild to love and my heart was overflowing with affection.
I was so honored when Mommie and Daddy, and your little brother Blaine, had me join them to see your first ultra sound. We were all so excited to see your delicate little figure moving around in your Mommie’s tummy. I'll never forget your tiny little hand moving in a motion as though it were waving at us. When the nurse said "it's a girl" our eyes filled with tears of happiness .. and smiles of delight covered our faces. You were a beautiful sight to see. You were being so wonderfully made .. knitting together in your Mommie’s womb. The excitement and exhilaration we felt will stay with us forever. The look of sheer elation on your Mommie's face will stay with me forever.
You brought so much happiness and excitement to us just knowing you were there. We cherished every moment you were growing and every little movement you made. You were so endearing to us, we fell more and more in love with you, with each passing day.
When Mommie and Daddy told me they wanted to give you the name "Katherine" after me, I was so truly touched. I cried soft tears of joy knowing they wanted to bestow my name onto their Daughter .. my Granddaughter. They also named you Paige after your DeeDee's middle name. What a beautiful sentiment to have a Namesake given in that way .. Honoring both Grandma's .. That was very gracious of your Mommie and Daddy to do that for us.
It didn't take long for everyone who knew you to know you were going to be called both names together .. "Katherine Paige" .. one name did not suit you, you were too special for that. Your Mommie and Daddy, and little Blaine, always called you their baby girl .. Katherine Paige .. Blaine was quick to let anyone know your name was Katherine Paige and nothing else was acceptable. His love for you was so immense from the beginning, it was as though he already knew you, and he anxiously awaited your arrival.
Each time Mommie and I were together I consumed myself with touching you through her tummy. Feeling you move under my fingers was one of the biggest joys in the world .. so often I felt your little hands and feet move around and your darling little head and bottom. You were moving with a greater and stronger burst of energy month by month .. Mommie and I would laugh and say you were going to come out already riding a tricycle .. We knew you were someone very special .. we knew you were someone exceptional. I rejoiced in seeing your Mommie, and I rejoiced in seeing and feeling you grow, day by day. Blaine and Nana both felt as though you were ‘our’ little girl too... as well as Mommie's and Daddy's.
I actually wanted to believe you were responding to my voice when you would hear it .. seeing how you always started bouncing around when Mommie and I would be together. It was as though you were saying "Nana, I know that's you out there" .. and I was out there my darling. I was always there, loving you, and waiting for you. I couldn't wait for the day that we would be together.
Your Mommie and I had so many plans for you. It was a dream come true for me to paint your bedroom the softest, baby powder pink color. I envisioned you as being a beautiful ballerina, and I wanted everything to be soft and delicate for you because you were our princess. Your Mommie had such beautiful things for you and your room, and together she and I lovingly worked hard to make it just perfect. We made sure every detail .. every item .. every toy .. was placed to perfection, because we had to have a very special room for our darling little girl to dream in. Daddy, Pawpaw, and Blaine helped too, and did a good job at doing everything we asked .. all because they love you so much too.
The Baby Shower for Mommie was such a joyous occasion. All our family and friends lovingly joined in on celebrating your arrival. It was truly a beautiful event and your Mommie was glowing. She looked so gorgeous, like a princess herself, and everyone saw how she beamed with happiness being pregnant with you. It was clear for all to see the adoration she had for you .. her tremendous love for you will always remain immeasurable. I continue to thank all of those who joyously celebrated that special day with us .. because of their love, Mommie and Nana are left with a lasting memory of togetherness, and love being shown .. and we will always have that to treasure.
My mind was so full of big plans for me and you together my darling. Our initial plans were for me to take care of you each day while Mommie and Daddy worked, and I was so honored to be asked to do so. I already have the pleasure of picking up Blaine from school each day and taking care of him until the evening, but, to be entrusted with you also made me feel very privileged. I envisioned our days together .. giving you your baths, changing your diapers, feeding you, us cooing and laughing together, holding you in my arms and rocking you while you gently slept, staring at you .. giving you kisses and little tickles .. and I envisioned seeing you respond to me, your Nana, with smiles of love and trust .. and comfort.
Now I am just so grateful for the hours we had to hold you and share our love with you after you were born. I will forever cherish holding you in my arms .. holding you close to my heart. I will forever dream of your beautiful, angelical face. I wanted to lavish my love on you my darling, as we all did. But we have to remind ourselves that all pleasurable things are found in Paradise, and our Lord is loving and caressing you for us .. he is embracing you in his care. In Heaven you will be shown the complete expression of love and will have everlasting happiness.
Separation is only temporary, and one day we will hold you again .. and until that time comes we will continue to love one another, take care of each other, and love and honor you continuously throughout our lifetime. We have all been touched by such a great amount of love because of you my darling. We are so blessed to have had the months we had watching you grow, feeling you move, getting to know you .. our baby Katherine Paige .. The love you filled our hearts with has shown us how big our hearts can be .. and our hearts are so full with overwhelming love for you.
Nana will never be far from you my darling. You will always be as close as my heart, and as close as my thoughts. Nana will forever love you and will always send kisses to Heaven on every prayer. You are My precious baby Granddaughter who I adore, and I will always be devoted to you. Nana will always be here .. loving you completely my princess ..
With Heartfelt Love to you, my dear Katherine Paige.
Your loving Nana .. Forget Me Not My Angel .. for I love you so ..
Little Angels / Elizabeth Morris (mother) “Little Angels” When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child Who does so much to make our world, seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold, So He picks a rosebud, before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but few To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye." So when a little child departs, we who are left behind Must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find.
Speech made and song sung for Katherine Paige at her funeral / Kathryn Elliott (Wanna be name sake :) ) Since the funeral I've had many compliments about what I said and how I sang. I can only give the glory to God for everything that came out of my mouth. When I sat down to write something I went blank. I prayed, dear Lord please give me the words and within 5 minutes my mind was filled and flowing from pen to paper. I also asked many friends and family to pray that God would give me the calm and strength to stand in front of everyone and speak, sing, and make it through without falling apart. And by Gods grace I did it. So, thank you for your compliments but to God be the glory... all for his sweet precious angel in heaven - Katherine Paige
My name is Kathryn Elliott and I've worked with Elizabeth for several years. For the last year we have been working more closely together at Easter Seals UCP and she has become one of my dearest friends. I adore her. One of our favorite things to do on our lunch break is to visit the Dollar General store. The day we found out she was pregnant, we had both purchase pregnancy tests from the Dollar General and took them at work. Mine was negative and hers was positive. Needless to say we were both rejoicing. From that point on we got to know Katherine Paige. We knew she was just like John because she was a little ball of fire and drove Elizabeth crazy half the time. We were so excited to meet her. But God had other plans. It hurts us here. The pain and the memories will not go away. But God gave Katherine Paige the gift of eternal life with him. She will never hurt, never know pain and will never suffer. She is so happy right now that it is indescribable. Jesus is not a fictional character in a story book. He is not someone people talk about to make others feel better at funerals. He lived on this earth, was crucified to pay for our sins, was buried and rose on the 3rd day. He is alive and holding Katherine Paige in his arms right now. Romans 8:28 "and we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." For Christians, this is the light in our darkness because we will see her again. Until we do, he promises to comfort us. Psalm 31:24 "be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart" Psalm 37:39 "But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord he is their strength in the time of trouble." Psalm 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord and he shall sustain thee, he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Our pastor died of cancer a little over 4 years ago. Before he died he told us "this is not goodbye, it's see ya later." We're not telling Katherine Paige goodbye, but see ya later. And we're able to say that because of our Lord and his love for us. He made a way for us to spend eternity with him and our loved ones if we accept him as our Lord and savior. His love is our light. And that light is our hope and comfort. Katherine Paige already knows this and I think she would want us to remember that there is not greater love than the love God has for us.
No Greater Love (Rachel Lampa)
Before I knew your name You knew my every breath Before I found my way You knew my every step Before I knew everything that I need You gave it all to me No greater love than this That you should lay down your life For someone such as me I'll spend a lifetime wondering why The beauty of heaven is here in my heart And I know there can be No greater love, than this I never understood How merciful love could be Until I felt his flames Light every part of me And I would give everything that I am Because I have been saved Yes I have been saved No greater love than this That you should lay down your life For someone such as me I'll spend a lifetime wondering why The beauty of heaven Is here in my heart And I know there can be No greater love The beauty of heaven is here in my heart And I know there can be No greater love Than this
Dear Paige / Meghan &. Cory Dear Katherine Paige,
Although we didn't know you well, we still love you. You were still absolutey beautiful. We want you to know that you have wonderful parents that love you so much. The only thing that gets us and them through this is knowing that one day we will see you again.
Love, Uncle Cory & Aunt Meghan
Our letter to Katherine Paige on the day we laid her to rest. / Elizabeth Morris (mother) Our dearest Katherine Paige, From the moment we saw you, your perfection took our breath away. We couldn't have imagined anything more amazing and wonderful. God truly blessed us with a beautiful baby daughter. We will forever remember your auburn hair, flawless skin, and perfect innocence. There was never a child more exquisite than you. We are heartbroken knowing that we will never be able to watch you grow, hear you laugh, or feel your touch, but we will cherish the day that you were brought into this world. Our short time spent with you was precious, and our hearts can rest knowing that you are forever with the Lord in Heaven. You are now a glorious angel in a place where there is no suffering, no pain, and no tears. We love you so much, and you will always be our daughter. We will see you again one day, when we are called to the pearly gates of Heaven. How magnificent it will be to be embraced by our very own angel, our beautiful, Katherine Paige. We love you, precious baby girl. We know that you are shining down on us from Heaven. Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Blaine
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