Elizabeth’s Story: Part 6
The funeral was that morning. We arrived at the church. We met in the back with all the family. We walked through the front of the church into the service. Little Callie’s casket was so tiny. I didn’t even see her casket at first it was hidden among the flowers. We sat through the service. Eddie sang “As the Deer”. To my amazement, I didn’t even cry. I was surprised, I guess maybe I was cried out for the time being. The preachers did a wonderful job, I couldn’t have asked for more. They played “A Brighter Day” at the end of the service. I was very happy with how everything turned out.
We buried Callie the next day. We met at the cemetery and had a small service with just family. I was glad that everything was finally over with to be honest. It had already been a week since she died, and it felt like 10 years.
I have never told anyone all these details about Callie. I think I had built a wall to try to shut it all out. I grieve for Callie every day. I think about her every single day. It is a hard thing to go through. But to anyone that has ever lost a baby, I know how it feels. I hope that Callie’s story touches someone that reads this. This is the hardest thing I have ever experienced, and it can be a very lonely time as well. Just know that God is always there.
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My heart aches for you. I am sobbing after reading your heartfelt story. It hit close to home as I had a premature baby at 26 weeks. God was gracious to us and he survived. I pray for you and your family that you find peace and strength to guide you through this time of unimaginable grief.
I just wanted to leave a quick note to let you know how Callie’s story touched me. We had our daughter at 25 weeks and 1 day…1lb 14 oz. She made it with very few complications. We were prepared for the worse…noone thought she would make it. Before she was even born my family and I had began to think about a funeral, ect. It was Gods will that she lived.
Reading your story made me cry so hard. My heart goes out to you and your family. You can take comfort in knowing that you will see your Callie again and she is now so happy and comfortable, in Jesus’ arms.
Thank you for sharing your story.