Celia has been a gift in so many ways. It's really hard to zero in on just one. The thing we find comfort in most is how she is fixed in our minds and we are able to catch glimpses of her whole in so many things and ways and throughout each and every day. Those glimpses remind us of an amazing little person with beauty to capture the world and strength to hold onto it. Although not as visible at times, her smile always remained. Quite striking.
Because of Celia, so much more of the world will continue to search for understanding and a cure for something others do and will suffer from. What an amazing thing she has done. I believe the reason little people sometimes endure so much is that it is true -- Heaven is theirs -- I guess they would be the ones to share it with us through certain situations . . . and . . . even though hearts get broken. Once we look pass our own brokenness, though, we can see the gifts Celia has delivered to us. And now she has been delivered to Heaven. And she gives us more reason to be certain we'll be going there to meet her again one day.
Vanessa said she is excited to play with Celia again.
*Pic: 9.07 (Celia 6 months; Vanessa 1 month)
