Not too long after the day I spent at the beach with Calvin, I came across Melissa’s blog, 2FeetOnEarth1intheStars, and her request for the Calypso Name Project in celebration of her daughter’s 2nd Birthday in Heaven. Knowing how powerful it was to see my son’s name written in such a way, I decided that I would do this for her.
On Mother’s Day of this year – my first Mother’s Day as a mommy (which I wrote about here) – I found comfort and healing in remembering the children of other mothers who, like me, had to say goodbye to their precious little ones much, much sooner than we ever would have wanted.
I’ve been meaning to share these photos and the names of just some of Calvin’s friends. Tonight feels right for it.
I met these babies through their sweet mothers, some of which have blogs of their own, and which are linked below. If you feel so moved, please visit their sites.
Asher Joseph and Isaac Matthew
Austin
Shannon Elizabeth
Brenham Jay
Brenna
Calypso
2 Feet on Earth 1 in the Stars
Celina Denise
Chris
Dylan Robert and Kylan Aaron
Emma
Gavin
Isaac Timothy
Mackenzie
Olive Lucy
Nevaeh Rebecka-Lynn
River
Rufio
Samuel, Josiah, and Anna
Dancing Barefoot… on Weathered Ground
Sara
To the mothers who see their babies’ names here, if you would like the high resolution photo, please let me know at crystal[at]louielovescrystal[dot]com so I can send it to you.
Thank you so much for this picture, it’s so good to see somebody remembering and thinking of my baby boy, and so good to see his name. It means so much to me.
from the bottom of my broken heart thank you! and this could not have come at a more needed moment. many many blessing coming your way.
thank you so much! Those are absolutely gorgeous. What a thoughtful gift! I would love the photo to print for our wall! Thank you so much! This warmed my heart today and I am so thankful. Thank you for thinking of my boys!
Much love!
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. This means so much to my husband and I.
What a beautiful and thoughtful gesture of love. Thank you so much! This is the only ‘names in the sand’ I’ve ever had – and with ALL my sweet children’s names who have gone on to Jesus. I’m just…touched.
May God richly bless you for your kindness.
Tenderly,
Lynnette
PS Thank you for emailing me the larger file too.
Thanks so much. It’s wonderful. I wasn’t expecting this, and you brought tears to my eyes!!
HUGS!