Her words: "Thank you for your love, you 'tace' care of me, you have "leed" me to goodness in the world and you are 'sow' fun".....can you imagine my heart as I read this....I cried then and as I write this I cry yet again.....she wrote these words to me....her mom......Jaimie will never ever have the chance to slip a love note to her mom and it breaks my heart......
......though I planned to create a card for Jaimie instead I'm sending her a journal....in hopes that it will be a place where she can share her thoughts…her heartaches….her wishes and dreams…..that it will offer a bit of comfort…..and perhaps a venue where she can chat with her mom….even if just for a moment….
I am a true believer in fate....the sort of fate planned by GOD....and in my heart I believe this journal is part of his plan.....you may remember some time ago I shared a story about my good friend Anne sending me a box of beautiful gifts….this special box included two journals with the loveliest images of fairies sprinkled about the pages. So beautiful in fact that I could not bear to write in them nor part with them….so I stored them in a special place….unaware of what was to come…. In an instant it has become clear….one of the journals was destined to be Jaimie's and I was merely its keeper for a little while….
…..it will make its way to her accompanied by a journaling pen....and especially with good wishes from me and my good friend Anne.....
To send Jaimie a card and learn a bit more about her story see below:
Cards are to be mailed to:
Mont Vernon Fire StationMain StreetMont Vernon, NH 03057
Here is a link to the town's website. Donations for the Cates family can be made online with PayPal (link provided on town website). The information for mailing donations is also on this site. http://town.mont-vernon.nh.us/index.php3
And here are links to some stories about the case.
http://wbztv.com/local/newhampshire/mother.murdered.mont.2.1230017.html
http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=%27Brave%2c+courageous%27+Jaimie+Cates+is+back+home&articleId=4eef9b77-677e-44c0-8140-d7792c2f39f5
And here are links to some stories about the case.
http://wbztv.com/local/newhampshire/mother.murdered.mont.2.1230017.html
http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=%27Brave%2c+courageous%27+Jaimie+Cates+is+back+home&articleId=4eef9b77-677e-44c0-8140-d7792c2f39f5
14 comments:
This is the sweetest post! How adorable was the little love note! I almost had a tear! This journal and pen seems just the perfect gift for Jaime. When I was young I always used to write a journal and I hope she'll find some comfort by writing in it. It is truly beautiful,a perfect gift for Jaime. It does seem like fate, doesn't it?! Lots of Love, Rowena
Thats the most incredibly profound note ever!
How old is she? She has the soul of a philospher!
When I was small the best I could do for my mum was an "I love you" and scibbled drawing!
You must be so proud and delighted too!
Bless Her Sweet Heart!
Oh Abby, I have just read an article about what happened that night, and I'm sickened by what I read. My heart goes out to Jamie, her family and friends. Your gift to her, is such a beautiful gesture. I hope and pray, that she can start healing soon. You are such a loving, thoughtful lady and it is shown in the letter that your little girl wrote to you. Take care xo Jackie
What a fantastic way to start the day, these notes are very special and I am sure there will be more too come, I leave mine in different places so I come accross them from time to time, certainly puts a smile on your face (usually when you most need it). Jaimie is going to be in awe of such a beautiful journal and pen! Take Care AnnetteX:)
I too now have tears in my eyes as I'm trying to type. What a precious moment to remember and so kindly share with all of us. My heart goes out to Jaimie but I truly believe Jaimie will share these kinds of moments with her own children.
Kylie xo
Loads more notes to come, the words are nothing, its the thought and thinking about you and not just herself as so many people today are all about themselves, stories like this open eyes, hope they are reading this too!
Love hugs
Carole xx
Abby, now you`ve made me cry too!
I can only imagine how that note must have made you feel. We are truly blessed to have children in our lives!
Love the journal too, I`m sure it will be treasured!
Abby, your daughter is really something. What grown up things to say or even think of. It does melt our hearts when we get sweet little notes from our babies. Even the littlest note to say "I love you" means the world. I am sure that note will be saved and treasured for many, many years.
Your thoughtful gift to Jaimie is just wonderful too, and I am sure she will find that an outlet at many times and may help her to reflect and heal. I hope that our many cards, prayers, thoughts and well wishes for Jaimie and her family will take some of the heaviness on their hearts away for awhile.
Hugs and Blessings,
Carolyn
Jaimie will definitely treasure this journal and might one day look back and realise that by writing her thoughs and feelings in words has helped her through difficult times.
Hugs
Desire
I can only imagine how much your daughters note means to you. One of the little things that we treasure and never forget. The little flower fairies on your journal are the perfect image for Jamie. I love the artist that created them (cicily Mary Barker). I have every one of her flower fairy books and have given them for gifts many times. It seems like there are too many tragedies like this going on. there must be something we can do to stop these random acts of violence. I will hold Jamie in my prayers.
Your post took my breath away, made my heart skip beats and my eyes well up. I truly believe as you do that these are moments created for little known reasons..
Thank the Lord that you are who you are - what timely reminders and what a wonderful gift you are to your daughter and Jaimee.
xx
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What a beautiful thought, Abby! I made a tiny pocket journal for Jaimie too! I read about grieving children when I was looking for what to write to her and I discovered that journaling is a healthy healing tool. So bravo! God has used you to bless Jaimie, I'm sure.
Hugs to you, Abby!
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