We’ve had a sweet but very sad event this weekend in our family. Micah’s sister, Emily, had a little baby girl last Thursday evening. Her name is Gianna Rae. Gianna came at about 30 weeks and had several physical disabilities which made her life here short. On Saturday, this sweet little baby passed on. Her immediate family was able to spend a little time holding and loving her before her little spirit went on and they cherished every minute. I never knew that I would feel such a connection with her even though we didn’t meet her and I feel so strongly that she is such an important part of our family. Her life has strengthened my testimony of family and my knowledge that families can be together forever. It is awesome to think that she is with Heavenly Father now and it has been a wonderful opportunity to talk to Jackson about this (even though we’re not sure he totally understands everything we’re saying, I think he gets the idea). Even still, our hearts are aching with her passing. We can only imagine, from the sorrow we have felt, how much deeper it is for her parents. Even with the knowledge we have of our Heavenly Father’s plan, we know its ok to hurt and to mourn the loss of someone passing away. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with them! Micah and I are going to the memorial service for her that will be held on Thursday.