Tuesday, December 6, 2011

She must have known...

...that I would have a baby girl one day.  My beloved mom and angel in heaven kept an entire vintage suitcase full of my baby belongings, and my sweet younger brother surprised me with it during our trip back to Virginia.  I never even knew she had this stuff waiting for me, so I was touched beyond words as you can imagine. She had perfectly preserved my crib sheets, receiving blankets, quilts, socks, shoes, bonnets, my hooded towel, sweet little dresses, and the list goes on.  I could feel my moms presence as I was gently unpacking each item. I couldn't believe that I was the little newborn baby who was once bundled up in all these pieces. I also couldn't help but imagine what my mom was thinking as she was packing these cherished keepsakes away for me. I was her only little girl and I hope I made her proud.  Oh how I long to share these moments with my mom and dad.

















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22 comments:

  1. Samantha Savage BreitDecember 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Wow, Grace! They are all so beautiful and delicate! My Mom saved a box of all my art work and letters from summer camp. I treasure them so very much and hope to do the same for my boys. xo Samantha ps. Does this mean you are having a baby girl soon? If so, BIG congrats!!

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  2. Project LifeDecember 7, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What a wonderful gift to have! And how nice for you to be able to share your mother with your daughter, in this way.

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  3. ~Grace Happens~December 7, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    thank y'all for the sweet words!

    samantha- i am indeed having a baby girl!

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  4. Benn's WifeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    So many beautiful things- what a wonderful gift!

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  5. 3 PeanutsDecember 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    This is so very touching. I love that your Mom did this. I keep a lot of these things for my kids too.

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  6. -JenDecember 7, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Such a wonderful gift! I would have been a blubbering mess as I unpacked those precious memories.

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  7. JenDecember 7, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Such a sweet, touching gesture. One of those "happy sad" moments. I believe I'm going to go find some vintage suitcases for my three girls and start that tradition myself. Thank you for sharing!

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  8. TessaDecember 7, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    oh grace, this is incredible! i can only imagine what it means to you. what a gift. she must have been an amazing mother. xo

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  9. Fern and FeatherDecember 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    this is so amazingly special!! what a gift from above! WOW!

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  10. AliciaDecember 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    grace, this is very sweet and touching and how sweet of your brother. i have kept many of my boys things, not knowing exactly what i would do with them; your mom has given me an idea. thank you so much for sharing this. all the best to you and your lovely family. ~alicia

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  11. MeganDecember 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    This is so wonderful and makes me happy that I have saved so many things. Beautiful.

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  12. pve designDecember 8, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    sweet joy!
    pve

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  13. DanielleDecember 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Simply beautiful. My Mother didn't keep any items from my childhood, but I will be sure to do so for my daughter. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. birdie blueDecember 8, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    unbelievably precious, grace.

    xo
    molly

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  15. ~Grace Happens~December 8, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    reading all of your comments have lifted my spirits up tremendously. thank you to each and every one of y'all!!! xoxoox

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  16. Amy MeierDecember 8, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    This is so so sweet! Wow, my eyes are tearing up. I can't wait to see these pieces on your peanut!

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  17. Karin GrowDecember 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    So incredibly special!
    Man, you had some really cute outfits Grace.

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  18. Seagrass InteriorsDecember 9, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Grace! This post gave me goosebumps! What an incredibly sweet gift. And what a sweet story for your little one to hear some day.
    xo Melissa

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  19. chiaraDecember 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Such a lovely unexpected gift! And how great of your brother for surprising you with it. I don't know how he kept it secret until now.

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  20. utterly pureDecember 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    This made me cry. So awesome that you'll have these items for your baby girl. What wonderful parents you must have had.

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  21. Lauren (The Cottage Mix)December 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Grace, I can only imagine how that must have felt to receive that gift. I lost my brother a few years ago and what I wouldn't give to have some "treasure" from him unexpectedly given to me. So happy for you!! Many blessings to you and your family.

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  22. bink and booDecember 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Oh my gosh Grace, I am so overwhelmed with emotion right now. What a wonderful gift and surprise.

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