Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Sweet Israel Grayson Dillard

Grayson is being laid to rest today at 2:00 p.m. I cannot stop thinking about Tanika and her husband. My heart hurts and my eyes well with tears every time I think about them and the pain I know they are feeling. I am in awe of her incredible faith. She still is looking to God, her greatest source of strength. When I first heard the news I was driving on the 826 on my way to school. Just picture me in back to back traffic with tears streaming down my face :(.

I am so upset about this! I asked my husband "how much more can one family take?" I do not undertsand why.

A huge thank you to those of you who stopped by and to Michelle who posted something on her blog (her own accord). Baby Grayson's obituary can be accessed at http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleonline/obituary.aspx?n=israel-grayson-dillard&pid=155008487.
Please keep flooding her with love as we all know the days to come will be difficult.

I love you Tanika and Chris and I am sending prayers, love and hugs your way. I so wish I could be there with you today but know I am thinking about you.

Marie

4 comments:

  1. Marie,

    They continue to be in my prayers and thoughts. This shook me to the core and left me in tears. I know our community will wrap her in our love. Sadly, I just wish we could do more.

    BIG HUGS
    Andrea
    persuitofourfairytale

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  2. Thank you Marie! I appreciate you so much. xoxo
    Tanika

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  3. May I ask why you have not kept your blog current? I would have loved to follow up and see how you are all doing as a family. Iris

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