One week ago today, we had Sidney’s burial. It was very nice. We had a small gathering at Dawn Valley with family and close friends and it was here where we said our final goodbyes. We said goodbye to this chapter in our life. To Miss Sidney we say, “Until we see you again”. Rick and I did have Sidney’s body cremated. We buried some of her ashes in a beautiful urn with a little angel on the front of it. At her place of burial our family will come to visit for years to come. I now have my cross necklace in which I carry some of Miss Sidney’s ashes with me. I wear my cross always! And always, I feel Sidney with me. While Sidney may no longer be my angel here on earth, she is my angel in heaven and her spirit will forever be with me. Rick now has his heart stone upon which is three white doves and inside is Sidney’s ashes. At Sidney’s burial service we released three white doves. The dove release represented a moment of reflection and comfort. The release was beautiful, truly amazing just as Sidney was. It helped bring Rick and me closure and a sense of enlightenment that Sidney’s spirit has been lifted and has become free. Sidney finally went home.
"And I say, "Had I but wings like a dove, I would fly away and be at rest." - Psalm 55.6
A poem for Sidney by Wanda Davis
God’s Lil Angel
Come, Come Lil Sidney
Come lay down your troubles
Come lay your head upon my hands
Come, Come Lil Sidney
Your troubles are over
Your burdens lay me down
Your heart wide open
Come, Come Lil Sidney
To a place of peace and joy
To the arms of God and hands of many
To the quiet storm and peaceful waters
Rest
Bless you God’s Lil angel
You’re home
Thank you to Wanda for the beautiful poem and all your love and support for Sidney and our family. I am in the process of working on many other acknowledgements and thank yous. Please be patient with me.
My cousins made a DVD from Sidney’s many pictures. Every time I watch (and I watch it often), it brings me many tears and many smiles as well. We are working on a way to share the video with all. It is amazing to see Sidney and her journey this past year. It is even more amazing to see her smile through it all.
Everyone’s continued love, support and prayers are truly appreciated by our family.
With Love and Gratitude,
Courtney