Emersyn always comes through to us just when we need it most. I have been feeling pretty down this week and let's just say I think I need to take a break from doing certain online reading for a little while (I don't want to talk about the specifics because I am choosing not to focus on it anymore). So as she always does in the times when we need a little lift, perspective and reassurance that she is with us, our bright and brilliant Emersyn sent us a big "hello"! Thank-you Emersyn for "talking mommy out of the tree" with your wisdom and love even from the beyond.
So here is the story. On Thursday the mail carrier knocked on our door with an unexpected package addressed to "Miss Emersyn Paige Klomp" ( ahhhh.....music to my ears as a bereaved mom - my daughter's name in print and most importantly a loving reminder that she is still touching people's hearts ). My heavy heart lifted as I opened the large envelope and read the words ~ "This is to certify that a tree has been dedicated at Crinan Woods in Scotland in honour of Emersyn Paige Klomp". Crinan Woods is known as the "Rain forest of Scotland", a truly beautiful place. As many of you know Scotland is a place very near and dear to my heart so this tribute was especially meaningful.
My parents were born and raised in Scotland, all of my "hearty" relatives live there and it's also a place of fond memories as ten years ago Jason and I spent some time visiting my family on our post grad/pre-kids European extravaganza! Since Jay was away in B.C. this week on business, as it happened my very Scottish parents were staying over to keep me company and help out with "wee Isla" as they call her (who is getting to be not so "wee" anymore) when I opened Emersyn's tree dedication and let's just say they were touched just as deeply as we were. Isla thought that it was pretty great too as she started clapping and laughing with her toofy grin when we opened it...she is such a funny girl and honestly so aware of Emersyn's spirit it's unreal. When Jay came home last night he was also totally blown away by this kind and loving tribute to our Emersyn, who Granny and Grandpa always refer to as their "wee fly face" which is in reference to just how smart, sly and fly Emersyn was and still is in her Angel magic.
This dedication has touched us so much and really helped to cheer me up! The only problem is....... we don't know who to thank?! This kind and wonderful person did not include their name only a beautiful Scottish Blessing. I totally respect if this special someone would prefer to remain anonymous but we sure would LOVE to thank-you personally for this very well timed and honoured gift for Emersyn! No pressure just trying to 'smoke you out' for some genuine appreciation!
And for everyone else here is a little piece of Crinan Woods...... where there is a tree growing tall and strong in honour of Emersyn and a magical place that we will be travelling to sometime in the future with our little "Island of Hope" ~
"And may the blessings of the rain be on you.... and leave there a shining pool where the blue of Heaven shines, and sometimes a star......".
A sincere thank-you to the special person who conspired with our star Emersyn to honour her, say "hello", and "talk mommy out of the tree" by dedicating one ,
Love, many thanks and blessings for our Emersyn tree,
Melanie, Jason, Isla and Emersyn xoxoxo
To read more about the beautiful Crinan Woods and the Tree Dedication Program click here
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