Ethne's funeral program had the lyrics for "A Bushel and a Peck" on it. The song was quoted in her obituary. It was included on the slideshow for her funeral. It's the song I sing to Little man when he's inconsolable. It's the song that brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it. And I'm ready to share why.
Ethne like to have music playing while she went to sleep from a very young age, something she inherited from her daddy. When we didn't have an easy way of playing music for her I would sing to her for 10-15 minutes while se got comfortable in her bed. I started collecting music for her to listen to, mostly Primary songs (from the LDS Primary songbook), but also some classical music and other quiet children's music. A week or so before the accident I was putting Ethne to bed and the song "A Bushel and a Peck" started playing and Ethne started singing quietly. I started the song over and laid back down next to her. We sang the song together as we snuggled. We sang it together at least one more time that night. After the song ended I tickled her a little, hugged her tightly, gave her a kiss, told her I loved her, then I got up, tucked her blankets round her, kissed her again, then left her room. The next night, after we said her prayers together she looked at me and said "Peck, mommy, peck." So I found the song, laid down next to her, and we sang the song together. Every night we would say her prayers and she would ask and we'd sing "A Bushel and a Peck" together. I treasure those moments I spent with her. The little things we did together are all precious to me. I love the knowledge that my little girl loves music. I miss her so much and singing that song makes me feel like she's a little closer.
"A bushel and a peck..." Ethne. I love you.
Living life after loss with faith, perseverance, family, and a lot of love. Learning to live with a rare disease. And homeschooling through it all. (Formerly prayers for the family)
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Love you Melissa. So much!
Melissa, thank you for sharing your sweet memories of Ethne with us.
We love you, Grandma and Grandpa
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