Lucy Anne Timmerman
Lucy means bringer of light and our daughter has definitely done that for her parents. Lucy is also the feminine version of Luke. Will and I feel that Luke and Lucy will always have a special bond and we wanted that reflected in his little sister's name. The middle name Anne is from my favorite childhood books Anne of Green Gables. Coincidentally, the author of these beloved books was named Lucy too.
I have been calling Wee T. Lucy almost since we found out we were pregnant, and it just feels right. Will is the one who picked out her first name, and I immediately loved it (especially since it wasn't a flower name or Gertie like he'd been suggesting most recently).
I also never understood parents who revealed both the gender and the name of their child before they were born. I feel differently now. As I mentioned in my last blog, I am sorry that Luke's name wasn't publically known until after he was gone. Life is short and precious. Lucy deserves a name here and now.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Will and I had a nice Christmas. There were some rough patches, especially at the cemetery this morning, but overall we are doing okay. I would have never imagined a year ago today that we would be standing at our son's grave on Christmas morning, instead of trying to get our 10 month old to open his presents and watch him play with the boxes they came in. Lucy just gave me a little kick as I type this though, and is a constant reminder that life does move on, but we will take our love for Luke with us until we are all together again.
Merry Christmas,
Love,
Liz, Will & Lucy with Luke forever in our hearts
Lucy means bringer of light and our daughter has definitely done that for her parents. Lucy is also the feminine version of Luke. Will and I feel that Luke and Lucy will always have a special bond and we wanted that reflected in his little sister's name. The middle name Anne is from my favorite childhood books Anne of Green Gables. Coincidentally, the author of these beloved books was named Lucy too.
I have been calling Wee T. Lucy almost since we found out we were pregnant, and it just feels right. Will is the one who picked out her first name, and I immediately loved it (especially since it wasn't a flower name or Gertie like he'd been suggesting most recently).
I also never understood parents who revealed both the gender and the name of their child before they were born. I feel differently now. As I mentioned in my last blog, I am sorry that Luke's name wasn't publically known until after he was gone. Life is short and precious. Lucy deserves a name here and now.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Will and I had a nice Christmas. There were some rough patches, especially at the cemetery this morning, but overall we are doing okay. I would have never imagined a year ago today that we would be standing at our son's grave on Christmas morning, instead of trying to get our 10 month old to open his presents and watch him play with the boxes they came in. Lucy just gave me a little kick as I type this though, and is a constant reminder that life does move on, but we will take our love for Luke with us until we are all together again.
Merry Christmas,
Love,
Liz, Will & Lucy with Luke forever in our hearts
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2 comments:
Our Christopher was named by my husband. It was a VERY last minute decision... but so much more fitting than any of the other names we had chosen for him. It means "bearing Christ inside."
Liam Michael's name I had actually chosen a couple of years ago, but it was sort of subconscious. Liam is my warrior and my protector. Both have brought me spiritual awareness as well as healing.
The more I get to know Liam and Christopher, the more I feel that I didn't name them at all, but rather they chose their names because they fit each of them remarkably well. Lucy seems to be a perfect name. So perfect that she probably chose it herself. You must be listening very closely to her already. :)
with love,
Staci Taylor
We are friends of the Arthurs and I just wanted you to know that we have thought of you quite often and are impressed by your faithfulness!!! :) Please know that we are jumping for joy at the fact that you are having a healthy baby girl! Congratulations to you both!
Hugs from Iowa,
Sarah and Stella www.caringbridge.org/visit/stellaturnbullturnbull
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