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By Natalie | November 12, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I can’t believe November is half over already. We’re going to be pretty busy the rest of the month, too.
Grant is keeping us busy and entertained with his antics. He’s trying out a lot of new words lately–things like “language,” “sentence,” and “cooperate.” The funny thing is that he doesn’t totally know what they mean, so he just tries them out in various ways until he finds something he likes. Or he says they’re Spanish words and makes up a meaning for them. We’ve also been doing a lot of painting and playing with Legos (the big kind). Oh, and dinosaurs keep destroying the train table so Mommy has to put it together again. And again. And again.
He’s really going to be able to get into Christmas this year (the gifts, anyway), which should be fun. To keep him busy while I finished cooking dinner the other night, I gave him a sales paper from Kmart that we’d just gotten out of the mailbox and had him draw a circle around everything that needed to go on Santa’s list. Surprisingly, he didn’t just circle everything. There were no “baby” toys circled at all. It was all Transformers, Star Wars, superheroes, dragons and knights, bikes, a scooter, a motorcycle, a basketball goal, and one set of baby dolls that “maybe Santa Clause could bring for Gracie.” That last part sounds sweet, but I’m pretty sure he was just making sure she’d be occupied and not interested in his stuff. (Although he will admit that he does play baby dolls with Grace sometimes. But only with Grace.)
He’s turning into such a boy.
He still talks about Annette and heaven a good bit, although the last several days he hasn’t brought it up as much. I never know what’s going to trigger his sadness, but I’m getting better at recognizing it (even when he doesn’t) so we can talk about it. It’s definitely tough. For all of us.
Her monument was placed at the cemetery yesterday. It’s heart-shaped, like Maddy’s, and they’re both on one long base with vases on each side. It’s still so surreal sometimes. I can’t believe there are two of those stones there now.
Thank you for remembering our sweet girls and continuing to pray for us.
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Remembering both your girls, and hoping that somehow you will be able to find some joy this Christmas through your wonderful Grant.
Posted by: Marie on November 13th, 2009 at 1:58 amI am reminded of you all daily and continue to pray for your healing.
Posted by: Donna Sandifer on November 13th, 2009 at 5:56 amI really do think of you guys so much. I am constantly praying for each of you. Love you guys!!
Posted by: Jessica on November 13th, 2009 at 5:59 amStill praying for you!
Posted by: Gwen Mercer on November 13th, 2009 at 10:03 amChecking in daily to check on ya”ll. Praying healing for you, Kirk and Grant. Love you guys!!! HUGS!
Posted by: Adam and Jessica Walker on November 13th, 2009 at 3:09 pmThanks for the update!! I will def be praying! I hope you enjoy the holidays coming up.
Posted by: Angela Carrillo on November 13th, 2009 at 3:15 pmThough holidays are difficult for families after the loss of precious children, I thank God for the joy of Grant, and am so greatful, again, for his good medical reports last spring. I just know that thanksgiving and Christmas will let you see happy times, as well as hard ones, and Grant will get you through the rough, and the best times! Thanks SO MUCH for the updates! Love, Betty & George Rigby
Posted by: Betty Rigby on November 13th, 2009 at 3:49 pmJust got to look at Grant’s pics from Halloween, he was a cute dinosaur. Just keep lovin that sweet boy!!! Love and prayers from WV!!
Posted by: kim black on November 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pmIts so good to see an update from you. Sounds like Grant is keeping you very occupied and entertained!
I hope the holidays are as easy as possible for you….somehow this time of year is tough for so many of us.
I continue to pray for you and your family…and will put in a few additional for extra strength, peace and healing.
Fondly
Beth P
Posted by: Beth P on November 13th, 2009 at 10:05 pmTwo heart-shaped memorial stones representing two amazing lives that should still be with you. It’s unbelievable. What a gift Grant is! I love hearing stories about him and seeing his pictures. I keep your site on my blog roll so I will always remember to think of you!
Posted by: Kelley Land on November 14th, 2009 at 6:34 amThat Grant! He is a card, isn’t he? How I wish he and Eli could play together, although we might be in for more than just putting the train table back together in that case!
I can’t believe there are two of those stones there either. I promise though to remember always your two precious girls just as I will be remembering you especially in prayer throughout the holidays. Big, big hugs to you all.
Posted by: Jessica Mercer Zerr on November 14th, 2009 at 8:12 amI’m praying that the celebration of our Lord’s birth will bring your family peace, joy, and hope. It must still be somewhat surreal that Annette is gone. Thanks for keeping us updated on the amazing Grant! He sounds like quite a smart, enterprising young man. God bless you all!
Posted by: Monica Heckerson on November 14th, 2009 at 6:40 pmThinking and praying you ya’ll everyday. So glad to read the Grant update. He is such a boy
Tell him I love his turkey picture on the post.
Take care
K
Posted by: Kendra on November 14th, 2009 at 8:52 pmLove hearing about that Grant and his definitions…that just tickles me! SO boy!
I’m thankful that you have Grant. I still weep with you some days…and I’m always praying for you!
Love,
Posted by: Tiffany Underwood on November 14th, 2009 at 10:40 pmTiffany
I love the Grant updates! i can just picture him in your stories..When Jack was his age he thought he could speak spanish and would walk up to strangers speaking it and try to join in!
My heart breaks for you as a picture to little heart stones..and there are no words that seem right…I know in my head what to say, but my heart still just wants to cry!
Saying special prayers as these months ahead bring back so much…praying!
Posted by: wendy on November 15th, 2009 at 6:58 pmSaw you at church yesterday when you brought Grant forward for the children’s time. He really got interested after Whitney picked him up & held him. He’s so cute!
I always read OPEN WINDOWS devotional in the a.m. A recent one said death is a gateway to a reunion with those who have gone before us. A beautiful picture, isn’t it? You are never far from my thoughts & prayers.
Posted by: Margaret Hickman on November 16th, 2009 at 7:44 amHopefully Grant will allow you and Kirk to find plenty of happiness this holiday season. I’m sure that Madeline and Annette will be looking down on you guys along with loved ones who have passed away. May GOD Bless the Maxeys and help you all to find comfort within HIM and each other. If he hasn’t seen Christmas In The Oaks, try to bring him. I’m sure he would enjoy the lights and walking through the Oaks.
Posted by: Sam Authement on November 16th, 2009 at 8:34 amWell it looks like with all Grant has circled, you probably won’t have to install an alarm system. I think all of those super heros will have all of you covered!
Posted by: Arleen Richards on November 21st, 2009 at 11:27 amGrant’s turkey brought memories of when my boys made them, but also I remember making them. (See Sam you just thought I was as old as you are!)
Praying that you will have the blessed peace of our Lord and Savior through out the coming holidays. Sounds like Grant is also excited. Of course those two beautiful baby girls are looking down upon all of you!
We are praying that Christmas will be as magical
as only the birth of Our Saviour can make it.
Hope to see you soon!
With the holidays upon us, I was thinking of you and thought I’d check in. I was so glad to see the Halloween pictures and Grant’s turkey!
Posted by: Debbie Tillman on November 22nd, 2009 at 7:03 pmI remember when my Robbie’s marker was put at the cemetary and how hard it was to see his name and dates on the stone. It sort of made it all seem real, but I cannot even imagine 2 of them. I will be praying especially hard for you throughout the holidays.
Thinking of you all at this time of Thanksgiving. I hope you will be surrounded by the warmth and love of your friends and family during the Holidays….and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, like me, that do not know you, yet, have been touched by you.
Fondly
Beth P
Posted by: Beth P on November 23rd, 2009 at 9:47 pmThinking of you always. Love and hugs from way up north.
Posted by: Jessica Mercer Zerr on November 27th, 2009 at 8:37 am