I have had this profile picture on my Facebook page since February 2013. It is a picture of myself and daughter Shaniel. The picture was taken at Thanksgiving Point Gardens in Lehi, Utah in April of 2009.
It's been a tradition to meet as a family at Thanksgiving Point for a day of picnicking and wandering through the beautiful tulip gardens. Four of my children were able to attend that day. I bought each of the granddaughters fairy wings. The grandsons and granddaughters all got butterfly nets.
Soon the kiddos were fluttering wildly among the brightly colored tulips, chasing butterflies with their nets. They were the talk of the gardens. There were ooohs and ahhhs, and "where did you get these darling little fairies?,and how cute!" Garden enthusiasts wanted to know where they could buy the wings and nets. Sadly, I had to tell them I did not purchase them at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. It was my own idea and I had bought them at a store in my hometown. So... the gardens were filled with just my own little fairies that day. And did they ever steal the show! Maybe even more so than the beautiful tulips themselves.
Why did I choose this as my profile picture? Because... it keeps my heart close to this dear and precious daughter. Shaniel was murdered by her husband in February of 2013. It brings me great comfort to see her and I, mother and daughter, enjoying one of the many days of being together. As well as being together as a family... all of us.
This picture keeps Shaniel's memory close to my heart and soul. It's like she's here. So close. I can hear her laughter, feel her touch, watch her run and play with the kids with energy and excitement. I am reminded of her unique ways of making every event a holiday to remember.
This picture keeps Shaniel's memory close to my heart and soul. It's like she's here. So close. I can hear her laughter, feel her touch, watch her run and play with the kids with energy and excitement. I am reminded of her unique ways of making every event a holiday to remember.
I don't see myself replacing this Facebook profile picture anytime soon, and maybe never. Love and miss my Shaniel...
Writing Prompt #5: Share the story behind your current Facebook profile picture.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can only hope and pray that the pain lessens a little each day.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, you are more than welcome to share my post.
Thank you! We are all doing well.
DeleteShe is absolutely beautiful and takes after her mom. You both look so happy here and I can see why you wouldn't want to change it. It's a wonderful memory too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful picture of the two of you and what a treasure for her kids as well. I'm glad you have that little daily visual reminder of her everyday.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to have a reminder, but even if it weren't there I'd think of her every day.
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