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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Landon's funeral was today, and he can now rest in peace. The pastor was amazing, and performed a beautiful service. There were so many people that came to see Landon and celebrate his life with us. After the service we were able to hold him one more time, we told him we love him, and we told him how much we miss him. We tried to make his casket as comfortable for him as we could, we layed down a soft and cuddly blanket, and then covered him with another. His bear Benny is snuggled up with him in his arms, and we each wrote him a letter and put those in there with him, along with our family picture. Grandma Carla gave him a special bracelet that he is wearing, and Great Grandma Lawania gave him a small pair of Angel wings. Great Grandpa Gary gave him 3 pennies (you'll know what that means if you have ever heard about Pennies from Heaven). Then Uncle Tyler and Uncle James carried him out for the grave side service and the final prayer. Then they lowered him into the ground and each family member threw a white rose into his grave. It was so hard today to tell him good-bye, knowing this was the last time we would ever hold him in our arms or kiss his beautiful face. I miss him so much, and I would give absolutely anything to have him back here with me. He was the most perfect baby. I know he is in heaven now, and waiting for the day mommy and daddy come join him. One thing the pastor said was that heaven knows no time, so to Landon, we could be there in just the blink of an eye. It will be like we were never apart. We will never forget our little Landon, and everything he brought into this world. Even though he is not physically here, he will always have a special place in our family. He is an incredible son, and we were so blessed to have him in our lives.
We wanted to thank everyone that sent flowers, all the arrangements were so beautiful! Also, we wanted to let everyone know that came to the funeral how much we appreciated it. Even though we didn't get a chance to talk to everyone, it meant so much to us that so many of you cared about Landon, even though you never had the chance to meet him.
We wanted to share some of our photos from the visitation last night, and the funeral today. So if you like, they are attached below. Also, the last photo is a picture of mine and Carlos' tattoos.


Daddy and Landon (Visitation)
Mommy and Landon (Visitation)
Mommy and Landon at the funeral today
The grave side service,
Landon's casket is being lowered into the ground
Our tattoos
Daddy got Landon's picture
Mommy got Landon's actual footprints

6 Comments:

Blogger ~Angela~ said...

awww the tatoos are so sweet! you both are so amazing!!! You are always in my prayers!

August 24, 2008 at 10:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

TODO MI CORAZON ESTA CON USTEDES, REALMENTE SON SERES HUMANOS EXTRAORDINARIOS POR TRAER A UN ANGEL A BENDECIR SUS VIDAS Y ENTREGARLO A DIOS CON TODO EL AMOR DEL MUNDO
LO SIENTO DE VERDAD, ME DUELE TANTO NO ESTAR CON USTEDES Y ACOMPAÑARLOS EN ESTE DOLOR TAN GRANDE
MI SENTIDO PESAME PARA TODA LA FAMILIA YA QUE ERA Y SEGUIRA SIENDO PARTE DE ELLA PARA TODA LA VIDA
SALUDOS CARIÑOSOS
EDNA CARDENAS

August 25, 2008 at 4:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My heart is with you and my prayers to, good bless all your family forever and angel landon forever in my heart....>Claudia Cardenas

August 25, 2008 at 4:55 PM  
Blogger Mima said...

Loooovvveee!!! the picture of both of you with the tatoos I wante it send it to me pleeeaaassssee !!!
and let you know the two comments from Edna Cardenas and Claudia an case you don't know who Edna Cardenas is, she is ant Edna Gaston's wife and Claudia is her sister
Erin all my love to you are a very special dughter in law LOVE You!! Charlie I Love you very much
Mom

August 26, 2008 at 10:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those are the most beautiful tattoos! Erin I love yours! What a wonderful tribute to your little angel pie!

August 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

Bobbie

August 27, 2008 at 7:12 PM  

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