Elisha Enrique Ramirez: Elisha's Memorial Service

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Elisha's Memorial Service

Elisha's memorial service went wonderful. We had so many loving family and friends there. In the sadness I still felt joy. So many people said such kind words to Enrique and I and it made our hearts so warm. There were so many beautiful flowers from so many, and to all that sent them, we thank you. Thank you to all of you...who where there physically and were there in spirit. Thank you to those who could not be there, and lit a candle or released a balloon for Elisha. We had two friends from our church sing at his service, they did an absolutely amazing job, we are so very blessed. We did a balloon release at the end of ther service and sent our love to Elisha. My house is now filled with flowers, sweet smelling memories of our son. Thank you again so much to all of you who have been there supporting us and praying with us.

4 comments:

HollyFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM
How wonderful that it went well!
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HollyFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:04 PM
what an amazing picture....with the balloons. elisha felt all that love that day. :)
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CeliaFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Shelley, I have had you on my mind and in my prayers!! Your service looks beautiful and I am sure it was a wonderful, uplifting experience. Elisha was and is loved so very much by such amazing parents!! I will be praying for you still!! :-)
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