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Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Our Last Act For You

This morning Aaron and I had the honour of dressing Noah for his funeral, which is being held tomorrow morning.  We were so anxious about it all night and morning, and I felt physically sick as I got ready to go.

As soon as we walked in the room at the funeral home and saw him laying under a white blanket, our hearts melted and our anxiety left.  He looked so beautiful and peaceful. 

Both of us just couldn't believe how lovely he looked and I just said 'oh Noah!!' as I saw how peaceful he was, and Aaron said 'my monkey' as we both went straight over and kissed and stroked his face.

We spent minutes just rubbing his face with tears streaming down our faces, and then set about dressing him in his white clothes. It was a beautiful thing to be in the room with his body, knowing he was at peace and that his spirit was free.

We spent about an hour with his body and ended by kneeling beneath his white coffin together, holding each others hand while our other hand rested on his body to say a prayer together.  Tears streamed as we thanked Heavenly Father for allowing us to have ten years together. 

We would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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12 comments:

  1. Simone Triffitt12 October 2011 at 21:58

    Oh sweet Noah, it must have been so beautiful to have a prayer together. The privilege I'm sure went both ways. Oh yes, I understand in a heartbeat again. Xx

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  2. Anonymous12 October 2011 at 21:58

    That is so sacred Lisa.
    On a lighter note...."Do you want to say a prayer"?
    I think that prayer was the most heartfelt prayer that you have both said.
    I love you both.
    Love Mum.
    xxx

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  3. Becky12 October 2011 at 22:12

    Tears. Dressing Ben was one of the most spiritual experiences that we've ever had. What a sacred privilege. We love you!

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  4. make it perfect12 October 2011 at 22:16

    The most beautiful photograph ever.

    And the tears are back...

    xxx

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  5. Rebecca12 October 2011 at 22:24

    I agree with Toni - such a sacred picture of all your hands. Thanks for sharing your last act with us xx

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  6. Unknown12 October 2011 at 23:41

    My love to you, Amazing King Family.

    XO

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  7. April13 October 2011 at 00:53

    Oh what a sacred time to share together. Sending all our love...

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  8. Anonymous13 October 2011 at 03:06

    What a beautiful moment for all three of you to be able to do this and spend this special alone time. May God bless you and my heart will be with you.

    Sandy & ^Jonathon^

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  9. Junior13 October 2011 at 08:36

    such a very special moment. Our love and prayers are with you today.

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  10. Bride13 October 2011 at 09:43

    such a special time... the picture tells the story so well x

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  11. Kathryn13 October 2011 at 13:01

    Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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  12. Anonymous13 October 2011 at 13:19

    That's just beautiful, what a wonderful sacred experience. Thanks for sharing.

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We are so grateful for everyone's love and support, and appreciate your comments xoxo