Shana and I just went on a walk together. It's amazing all that has occurred since Thanksgiving Day. Shana was due to give birth on Jan. 17, to a little girl, but Lily was born a month early, on my birthday, Dec. 12, 2007. Lily had passed away a couple of days before. Shana couldn't feel her moving any more. Both Shana and Justin's cars had broken down and so they called me for a ride to the hospital. There wasn't a heartbeat when we got to Lakeview. The ultrasound confirmed our worst fears. The baby had died. Nobody knows why. The cord wasn't around her neck. The autopsy should tell us in another week or so. A beautiful grave side service was held on Saturday, the 15th. Lily is buried at the Bountiful Cemetary.

Three weeks has gone by since Lily's birth। Today is Jan। 2, 2008। Watching Shana and Justin grieve, has all but broken my heart, but their strength has strengthened all of us who love them। Lily was beautiful and it's comforting to know that she is in a place of peace and rest। I love you Lily and can't wait for the day to hold you again in my arms and watch your parents do the same. I didn't even get a chance to know you, but I miss you and the wonderful times we would have had together.


I love you. Rest well,
Your Grandma