Sunday, January 30, 2011

He became one with the ocean


As the sun set we walked into the ocean together. Sam, my dad, my mum and I. Our hands were cupped tightly.

As we all bent down and sunk our hands into the water we released him.

On his fourth birthday I watched his ashes leave my hands and it was then that he finally became one with the ocean.


29 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful. x Mel

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  2. CheriJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    my heart is breaking and full of love at the same time ..

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  3. mrstankJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    A beautiful picture and a beautiful moment.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Was beautiful to be apart of his special day and be there with you guys as you let a little piece of heaven into the ocean xxx


    Love ya girly

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  5. KeriJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I feel the same as Cheri, sending you hugs!!!

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  6. MaloryJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What a beautiful & special moment.

    Happy 4th birthday Christian.

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  7. CarolineJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful memory you made.

    Happy Birthday Christian.

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  8. JodyJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    There are just no words. xx

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  9. ErikaJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    carly- this made me cry. happy tears and sad tears, too. (((((hugs)))))

    xoxo,
    erika

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  10. SueJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Beautiful photo and beautiful words. I agree it is nice to know a small part of Christian is now with the ocean and beach that are such a big part of his amazing legacy. love you all.xxxx

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  11. Must Love RatsJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    right where he belongs Carly, I feel privileged to have shared this with you xxxx

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  12. MissyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    tears! Beautiful birthday blessing and as always thank you for sharing it with us!

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  13. birJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Beautiful, Carly <3

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  14. Hope's MamaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    This post moved me like nothing else. To think there is a little bit of darling Christian with my Hope and in his beautiful beach, just makes me heart so full.
    I'm so proud of you Carly. I know what a huge thing this was for you. The first post of yours I read at Glow was talking about Christians ashes, all those years ago.
    xo

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  15. Mrs. AJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    So Beautiful Carly.

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  16. The Bragg'sJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Seems like the prefect place. Beautiful, hugs

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  17. Ausmerican Housewife - Creating with Kara DaviesJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Beautiful Carly, just beautiful. I sense that Christian is free now to flit about above the waves and to just frolick.

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  18. JillJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I have tears reading about this beautiful moment.

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  19. skytimesJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Wow... becoming one with the ocean. Just wow. Though about you and Christian on Oz-day last week. RIP, wee one.

    Thanks for sharing him with the world.
    xo

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  20. JaimeJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:38 AM

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  21. JaimeJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    And now your sweet baby boy is truly a piece of every picture you take of the ocean. What a comfort it must be to know that every night he will be waiting for your visit and vice versa.

    xo

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  22. LeaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    a truly beautiful way to celebrate your baby boy.

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  23. CarlyJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Carly, what a beautiful moment and the perfect spot. Happy Birthday sweet Christian. He's always on my mind on his bday since our boys share the day one year apart. Sending you lots of Love.

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  24. LisetteJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful

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  25. HollyJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    How amazing a moment that must have been.

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  26. AlissaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    What a touching...and amazing moment. Hugs and love to beautiful Christian and his amazing mother.

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  27. HeatherFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Chills. Tears. Thinking of you and your family. Happy 4th Birthday to your little boy, who through you, has helped bring healing to many from his beach.

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  28. The Cherry HomemakerFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    was an amazing honour to be there for this special moment

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.. he is always there...

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