The Walk To Remember here in Renton, WA was beautiful today. They had donuts and hot cocoa for us and a clown to makes fun balloon animals for the kids. The walk was about a mile and everyone walked with balloons that stated the babies names that were lost and messages to them. The walk was on a beautiful memorial trail right next to the water about a mile long. It was such a beautiful and sunny day. After the walk they had a memorial service where we all walked down to the dock near the water and were given white flowers to throw into the water. They read a sweet poem about how these babies will always be remembered, that they are important, and will never be forgotten! It was heart wrenching, but so amazing to see all of these families gathered together, grieving together, over the loss of these special babies. It really made us feel comforted in knowing we are not a lone in this. We met a nice family who lost a son also named Ryan two years ago. We cried together and she invited me to a group she said was awesome called Journey that meets at Children's hospital. They also released white balloons in honor of these pure and angelic babies. It was a great day and I know that Ryan saw our love for him today and knows how much we miss him and can't wait to see him again.
Jonathon and I after we dropped our flowers into the water
Jake and Jonathon honoring Ryan with the flowers
the beautiful memorial trail, along the trail there are lots of trees with memorial markers in front of them with names of people who have passed
Jonathon and Grandma Rae on the docks looking at the water
a balloon for Ryan :)
Jake's Mom Rae Lea, Jonathon, and I walking the trail, walking the footsteps for Ryan
Jake and I having a moment together, I love the sun rays on us, we walk through storms together and sun light...
our awesome shirts!
sitting on the park bench, proud parents
our cute little wonder eating his donut and saying cheese like a good boy :)
Jake with his mom
the view was amazing!
the beginning of the walk, here we go!
Jake's balloon to Ryan
We look forward to doing this every year for the rest of our lives! October is a fabulous month if you ask me.
Jonathon and I after we dropped our flowers into the water
Jake and Jonathon honoring Ryan with the flowers
the beautiful memorial trail, along the trail there are lots of trees with memorial markers in front of them with names of people who have passed
Jonathon and Grandma Rae on the docks looking at the water
a balloon for Ryan :)
Jake's Mom Rae Lea, Jonathon, and I walking the trail, walking the footsteps for Ryan
Jake and I having a moment together, I love the sun rays on us, we walk through storms together and sun light...
our awesome shirts!
our cute little wonder eating his donut and saying cheese like a good boy :)
Jake with his mom
the view was amazing!
the beginning of the walk, here we go!
Jake's balloon to Ryan
The funny clown making Jonathon a doggy
he was so excited to get a balloon dog haha
every one's balloon messages
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What an amazing thing to do! Do they have something like that here I wonder? Lori would love to do that I'm sure! You guys are so strong and amazing. I love that picture of you and Jake walking. Your shirts are so cute too! Hang in there, Ryan loves you just as much as you do him and I know he sees it.
What a beautiful day. As hard as it was, I bet it was a neat experience to be surrounded by so many people who have gone through exactly what you have. Your tee-shirts are so sweet. You guys are doing a good job.
I tried to find a walk like that here and couldn't locate one. Do you know if there is a national website or something that has the different walks around the country?
That looks like a beautiful event- What a great celebration of Ryan's life. I'm sure he knows how much he is missed and loved. You guys are such a neat family!!! PS... I love love love your wedding picture at the top of your blog!! So exactly like a fairy tale!!
Ashley,
I am so glad you found such an amazing thing to remember Ryan each year. The pictures are incredile.... and we were thinking of you guys and Ryan yesterday. And it was even sunny... what a blessing!!
What a special Day! The t-shirts are wonderful, the activies great. What a great way to remember Ryan.
We love you!
Aunt Diane and Uncle Domenic
What a wonderful way to remember Ryan! The t-shirt and activities look great! Love Aunt Diane and Uncle Domenico
What a great way to remember Ryan! The T-Shirt and activies look great.
Love Aunt Diane and Uncle Domenic
What an amazing place to have the walk at. There's something so peaceful about the water and the view...I bet it was an incredible experience. I love the picture of you and Jake with the sun reys..its kind of a symbolic reminder that Ryan is looking down on you, how amazing. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. We love you!
You guys are amazing, really!! Jonathan is just too precious, he gets cuter everytime I see his pictures, I love the T-shirt, what a special family you have there, we love you guys.
I'm so glad there is an event like this. And what a beautiful day for it! It must have been wonderful to be surrounded by other parents who have lost babies and feel their empathy and support. We were thinking of you guys that day.
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