Ivy's Monument

Ivy’s headstone memorial,

Today is a day for remembrance. A day that would not of been possible for us without the love, generosity and charity of Neil Adams and his son.  This day is also for tears, for joy, for grief, and for happiness.  Though it is seemingly impossible to have all of these feelings at once I bear truth to you that it is so.  Even though Ivy has passed into the arms of her heavenly father, this monument to her life will stand. 

It will stand.

Stand for Love

Stand for Remembrance

Stand for Sacrifice

Stand.  As I will in the darkness and in the light.

Stand.  Holding my family tight and her memory bright.

Stand to be the man I must be.

This piece of stone that marks her earthly remains is a dedication to her life.  A reaffirmation of all of our love for her.  A reminder of her beauty both in body and in spirit.  A inspiration to become the kind of people she would be proud of.

Lastly this is not a marker of her death, but a marker of her journey through life and the love she shared so freely.

As always Ivy,  I love you.

Daddy and Mommy