Amaya Charlotte Grace

Today we remember the life of Amaya who sadly passed a way a year a go today.

I never got to hold her in my arms or lay her tiny hands in mine.  I take solace in the people she was surrounded with in her short time on earth.  She was with three of the most incredible people I know, my sister Leslie, brother in law Bart and my wonderful nephew Elias.  Her parents and brother showered her with love and affection and I am sure she took that warmth with her to Heaven.

The sky line tonight is absolutely stunning.  The clouds are spread out amidst a crimson sunset.  It is fitting that on such a somber day, God fills the sky with such brilliance before the sun goes down.  I know Amaya is up there with him watching over us tonight.

Amaya has had more impact on my life in such a short amount of time than many people I have known my whole life.  I often look up in to the sky at night and look for the brightest star and know she is there.  If I am struggling at times,  I ask her to help me through and she always does.

The pain of losing Amaya will never fully go a way.  We can celebrate her life and strive to live a life she would be proud of.  I will never completely understand why she was taken from us so soon and perhaps I never will.  I can only keep her close to my heart and hope that when my time comes,  I will have that chance to meet her.

Take care little one. Uncle Shawn.  ttt