One Year Ago

One year ago today we buried our son Brigham. The rain sprinkled softly as we arrived at his spot. I remember thinking the rain was tears for us from heaven. The rain stopped. The children released white balloons to the skies. Emily sang while Daniel played. RR dedicated Brigham's precious spot. Our family laid Brigham's body to rest.
It is raining now.

A Story

Once there was a beautiful black walnut tree living in our back yard. It was strong and healthy and fed all the neighborhood squirrels with its delicious nuts and provided beautiful shade for us on hot summer days. One year it decided it had a different calling. Our big black walnut tree died. That same year, wonderful people (Make a Wish) wanted to build Brigham his wish of having a Tarzan tree house. They were worried that our walnut tree might fall down and hurt Brigham and his friends while playing. Our walnut tree had to be cut down. It seemed so sad, for our tree gave so much. RR was inspired that we would save its beautiful wood for something very special. Some more wonderful people (the Banks) took our beautiful wood and dried it and got it ready for that special something. Years went by, the wood patiently being stored in another wonderful person's workshop (carpenter Alan). Then one year, another wonderful person (brother Chris) came up with the perfect design for that very special something. Years later our beautiful black walnut tree is now back home with us. It truly is something very special.
The End.

Finally done

After many years of storing the wood and deciding on a design. Brigham's casket is finally done. I didn't want it ever to be done. Alan King, our carpenter, knew this and didn't want to call me. In fact, he tried calling Chris so he could let me know but he couldn't get a hold of him. It was a hard phone call for Alan to make.
Today King Cabinets delivered Brigham's casket to our home. It is beautiful. I think I am okay with it being done. It will be a blessing to be able to enjoy it for a while. It almost seems like it was made to sit in our front living room window. I have wanted a bench there for years. Now I have one. It will be Brigham's Bench. Something we will all use while he is living.
Thank you to Alan King for this priceless gift.