Monday, October 29, 2007

P.J., P-Diddy, Peage, Payton...


I can't believe it's been 3 years since my sweet little boy returned home to his Heavenly Father. There are so many times that I think about what he would look like, what his personality would be like, and what he'd be into. But, that's kinda hard to think about sometimes. Instead I have to remember the 14 1/2 months that I was blessed with him here. We made so many memories in his short life on earth and I try to do my best to keep those memories alive.

Here's a few...

these first two pics are some of the last pictures I have

he let me dress him up as a cute little "Pooh bumble bee" for one halloween
he gave great kisses, especially to me!

he had a best friend and they looked like brothers, with their blue eyes and blonde hair

he had many cousins that loved him, this was at his 1st birthday
he made it to Disneyland and loved some of the rides, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Pan we rode more than once.

he could've passed as a clone to his DAD, look at those handsome boys


I am most of all grateful that our family is eternal, he makes us do our best every day.

We love you soooo much P.J. and miss you, but we know we'll be together again.

8 comments:

The Mathews Family said...

Bless your hearts! I think of you guys often. You have been such an example to so many people. We miss him with you and rejoice in the knowledge that you have! Payton sure is a cutie!
-Jessica

Alicia Bunderson said...

I wish I would have met shawn and you guys sooner, so I could have met Payton. But I know that I'll meet him someday! He is a doll. He looks exactly like his dad. What a cutie. You guys are amazing examples. We love you!

shelby said...

I am amazed that it has been three years. You guys are amazing! You are incredible examples to us and we love you guys! We miss Payton and cant wait to see him again!

Marianne said...

Ok, i wanted to call you but wasn't sure what to say. then i picked up the phone and starting crying. I don't know what my deal with peyton but i'm so inlove with him and i never met him. My heart is soooo full for you him, you and your family. You have taught me things by your example that will stay with forever. You saw through the heartache and focused on his purpose. So many poeple would have a cold heart or worse soul. I admire you so much and can't even describe how deeply i love your family, especially my little peyton. with tears everywhere (your post did not help) i hope you have a great week and know that i've thought and prayed for you that you would be o.k.

Kari Robinson - Historian said...

Thank you for keeping Payton's pictures on here. Tanner still brings him up once in a while when we talk about Jesus and my dad (who died 5 years ago). Your openness has taught him and us, about life's ongoingness (new word) and he always includes Payton in any discussion of 'the other side'. His memory lives on.
We love you!

Unknown said...

I'm just curious; what happened? How did Payton die and how did you recover from that?

Unknown said...

I'm just curious; what happened? How did Payton die and how did you recover from that?

Colleen said...

He's so beautiful. You are amazing to have made it through such a terrible tragedy.