Hi Friends,
Claire and Jeff came home this morning. They are so glad to be here! All four grandparents have taken Lydie on an outing to the toy store to choose some gifts for her 2nd birthday, which is coming up. We sent them in Doug's truck, as I am sure they will bring home a truckload of goodies!
Claire, Jeff and I are going on one errand to complete the paperwork for the cremation. They are ready to get that over with. Last week while my family was at Tybee, a dear family friend who is an artist helped us with a special creation... the boys, doug and I and our friend JoJo (as my boys call her) painted a container for Baby Mac's ashes. It is actually a sugar bowl with a lid, and that is what we are all calling it... the sugar bowl. It is baby blue, with some sweet clouds on the top and pretty grasses on the bottom. All of our fingerprints are on the bottom as well and it says "we love you, baby mac".
Claire & Jeff slept very well last night and are feeling much better, both physically and emotionally, this morning.
Things are seeming a bit surreal today, after all that happened yesterday. Everyone is looking around at each other, wondering what to do next... the reality is that Lydie needs to be cared for, they need to eat, and the dog needs to be walked. Life, and all of its normalcies, are going to be good therapy for them in the coming days.
It is good to be home.
Thanks for the prayers.
love kathie
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Thank you for visiting the Barnett Family. This site has been created to keep our family & friends updated throughout the birth & short life of baby Mac Leland Barnett. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and would cherish your comments & posts. Please contact Kathie Chipman (Claire's sister) for additional information at kathiechipman@yahoo.com.
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"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 5
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10 comments:
He was beautiful! Thank you so much for the updates. Especially the words from Mac's baptism. Surely there was a celebration in heaven when Jesus said to Mac, "welcome home". Our hearts are broken for you and you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the day. It's good to hear that you are getting a little normalcy. Even though his life was short, Mac sure made an impact on many people! In love, Leah and Ken Podratz
Claire and Jeff,
You don't know me but I almost feel like a member of the family after keeping up with Kathie's beautiful updates. My daughter, Laura, is a good friend of Kathie's. I have been thinking about you and sweet Baby Mac constantly. I know that your lives will never be the same but the intense love, support and prayers that surrounded all of you yesterday will surely help to sustain you. You can be certain that little Mac knew that love as he made his way to heaven. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you begin to heal. Love, Sally Houghton
Claire and Jeff,
I just heard the news today. I am so sorry for your loss and can not imagine the trials you have been through in the preceding months. There is little anyone can do at times like these but turn to God and ask Him to take this weight off of your shoulders, which of course He will. There is comfort in knowing that Mac will never feel any pain and has the joy of experiencing the glory that Heaven has to offer. I hope that this experience will serve to strengthen your relationship with Christ and each other. Laurel and I will be praying for you all.
Robert
Jeff and Claire:
We just saw the blog and are so sorry for the short time you had with little Mac. We know his brief life was filled with love and kindness from you and your wonderful families - our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you the last several days. With love...Jay and Linda Ballou
Dear Claire and Jeff,
Welcome Home! I keep reading the blog and tearing up...your experience with precious little Mac certainly has shown so many people, over and over, the important things in life. He has so touched us. You are so strong and inspirational to us, and our thoughts are with you.
Kathie, you are amazing too. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job in writing this blog and keeping everyone updated over the past few months. Your words have been touching, open, eloquent, loving - you have just expressed and captured this entire process and experience so movingly.
Love, Elena and Briley
Claire, Jeff and family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel for all of you in the loss of precious little Mac. Please know that we have been praying for you during this heartbreaking time in your lives, and we will continue to lift you all up to our Lord in prayer in the days to come.
Love,
Nancy and Don Miller
What a truly beautiful child! Mom and Dad, please know that your Baby Mac has, in his short time here, had a profound impact on others that you do not even know. He has grabbed our attention by the heart, and taught us to better love. Thank you Baby Mac. I'll continue to pray for the peace and comfort of your dear family.
Claire and Jeff.
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Thank you for sharing his life with all of us. He has touched our hearts. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Helaine and Stacy
What a beautiful boy! Although Mac was here for only a short time, he was a blessing to so many. You don't know us, since we are friends of Jason and Becky. We have been praying for you in recent months and will continue to pray for you during this heartbreaking time.
Brian and Karen Wright
Claire and Jeff,
We know heaven is a brighter, happier place because Mac is there now, but our hearts are heavy with his loss. Thank you for sharing with us through this site. The photographs are a blessing for us to feel a part of Mac's short life. We are loving you and praying for you today - and in the days to come.
Love and hugs,
Beth, Morgan and Sydney Underhill
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