Rachel Elise Sept 23- Dec 1, 2003

I can't believe it's been three years since we last held our precious daughter, Rachel Elise. Her names meant "lamb" and "gift from God". She was such a wonderful gift...beautiful, precious, sweet. It was in God's plan to gather His lamb back into His arms and close to His heart after only ten weeks. We are so thankful for the time we had with her...and we miss her very much! I often think of her when I see Robyn and Lydia playing together and I think of them growing up together without their sister. I think of Rachel every day, but today is a special day to honour her memory. She was such a beautiful baby...from her rosebud mouth to her soft, dark hair.
"And so I held your tiny hand in mine
for the hardest thing I've ever had to face.
Heaven called for you before it called for me-
When you get there, save me a place.
A place where I can share your smile
And hold you more than just awhile."