Michael Graham LindsayBorn May 23, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT
5 pounds, 8 ounces
17 1/2 Inches long
Dearest Baby,May you know, our Greatest blessing
was having you.
Baby Graham made his grand arrival this weekend on Sunday at 12:17 p.m., and what a joy he has been. Graham has been a fighter from the beginning and he fought clear until the end. After a long and hard labor and delivery he came out screaming, one thing we hadn't expected. He was bright and vibrant and we were so excited to finally get to meet him. He grumbled and growled and cried and gave us the "ninja eye" and didn't like having his picture taken. He loved grasping onto our fingers and being held close by all. He looked a lot like Mitch, but he's unique to our family because he was a blondie, lots of hair, but really light. He was perfect. He is truly one of our greatest blessings. Our journey with Graham has been full of tender mercies from our Heavenly Father, and He surely granted us many tender mercies on Sunday. He gave us lots of time with Graham, about 5 1/2 hours, and he made time stand still. Although we never feel like we have all the time we wanted, we got the time that we needed for our family to really get to know eachother and to enjoy our precious time together here on earth. We were all blessed with peace and comfort, and Graham was surely not in pain while he was here. We were blessed in so many ways and we had such a joyous day, we were buoyed up by many prayers from family and friends. Graham returned to his Heavenly Father around 5:45 p.m. to complete his mission in heaven. Truly, we have been blessed and taught much from Graham and his example to us.
We will be meeting with family and friends on Wednesday night, May 26, from 7-8 p.m. at Hawker Funeral home. We will then have a family graveside service on Thursday. We are truly grateful for our family and friends and those who have followed Graham's journey. We were so greatly blessed by all the prayers and service given on our behalf.
We love you guys, especially Graham! You guys did good- he's a beautiful baby. We're grateful for your optimism and faith, you are a rock of a family together. Lots of hugs and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet... Perfect face with perfect features. What a precious journey you have had with him. Take care and know that you will still be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHe IS perfect in every sense of the word. What a beautiful baby boy and I absolutely love the way he was looking up at you in the picture. You and Mike are amazing and Graham couldn't have had any better parents here on this earth. We love you guys so much!
ReplyDeleteQuinn..I am so taken by the picture of you holding Graham. I love the two of you just looking into eachothers eyes taking eachother in. I'm so glad Mitch and Libby were able to meet him too until they see him again someday. I'm so thankful we have the knowledge that families are forever. You and Mike are wonderful, know that we will continue to keep you in our prayers and if you need anything please let us know. We love you guys!!
ReplyDeleteQuinn, He is so beautiful and perfect in every way.You did such a great job carrying him, As soon as I saw the picture of you and Graham looking into each other eyes, my eyes filled with tears. You are so strong and very courageous for enduring this, You are such a great example of What Understanding Heavenly Father's Plan and Having Faith in him really means.I know so many would choose to be bitter but instead you have filled your sorrow with peace in the atonement. I haven't been able to get your family off my mind. I'm so grateful for the knowledge we have, that Families Are Forever. Please know that you are loved by so many and we are all praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find peace and comfort in this quote.
"We may rest assured that all things are controlled and governed by Him whose spirit children we are. He knows all things from the beginning to the end and he provides for each of us the testings and trials which he knows we need. President Joseph Fielding Smith once told me that we must assume that the Lord knows and arranges beforehand who shall die in infancy and who shall remain on earth to undergo whatever tests are needed in their cases. This accords with Joseph Smith’s statement: “The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth.” (Teachings, pp. 196–97.) It is implicit in the whole plan of things that those of us who have arrived at the years of accountability need the tests and trials to which we are subject. Our problem is to overcome the world and attain that spotless and pure state which little children already possess".
Oh Quinn, what a sweet little angel! You are such an inspiration to us all. You have shown such strength throughout. I too was brought to tears with your picture of him. He is perfect in everyway. He couldn't have asked for better parents! You are AMAZING! You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Leavitt
Quinn, your pictures and your story are priceless! Baby Graham couldn't have asked for a better earthly family! May peace be with you and your family through this emotional time in your life. You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteQuinn & Mike, You are so srong to be able to endure your journey well. i have been touched by your sweet spirit as I have followed your story. My prayers are with your family.
ReplyDeleteDrew & Courtney
I am thinking of you and your sweet family nonstop. I wish I were there to cry with you and rejoice in your beautiful moments with Graham.
ReplyDeleteLighting a candle in his memory...
Quinn: I just read your entire blog. What a journey this has been. You and your family are an insiration and truly this experience will inspire, lift, and increase the faith of many others. You are in our prayers! Amy Sorensen
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are precious. Know you are in our prayers. You really are a inspiration and so strong.
ReplyDeleteLove you Quinn and appreciate so much your strength and faith. It's humbling to read your posts and I look up to you so much for meeting these times with grace and poise with unshaken faith. It's really amazing.
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