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He was beauty and he was light. He was joy and he was sorrow. If ever parents were gifted with a more perfect expression of love, we can only think they must have perished from the intensity.
One little boy who could not talk and could not walk, but spoke unending volumes with his eyes and reached thousands with his story.
That is Oliver.
Our son.
To say we miss you can do no justice to the pain still in our hearts, but everyday we see you in a flitting dragonfly or on the velvety wings of a butterfly. We hear you in the utterance of a kind word and feel you in the gentle breeze.
We know you through your beautiful little brother and tiny little sister.
Most of all, we know you by your love.
Rest easy little boy. Your light is still shining.
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What a privilege you were given to be the parents of Jakob Oliver Mastin. The strength and courage and love and devotion with which you responded to that privilege is something rarely seen and deeply admired. I am praying God's comfort and peace for you this day as memories flood your hearts and minds. May they bring you much joy in the midst of the pain.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Karla, and I usually do not write on this blog. I am Ollie, Penelope and Isaak's grandmother in Oklahoma. Today I had to write because our hearts are still heavy and even though we know that Ollie is in a better place, words can't describe how much we miss him. He was the most amazing little person you could ever meet, serene and content, happy and forgiving. Being with Ollie, especially when he flashed that grin, made you feel great and warm inside. He liked to flash his eyes and flirt with the nurses and just about everybody he came in contact with. The only regret we have is that in the short time Ollie was with us, we did not get to spend more time with him. Not a day goes by that we don't think and talk about him. Ollie is in our hearts forever. We miss you and love you, Jakob Oliver Mastin.
ReplyDeleteEven perfect strangers on the internet like me can see from the photos what a wonderful little soul Ollie is. I imagine today might be even more difficult than others, but perhaps it helps a tiny bit to know that there are people across the world thinking about beautiful Ollie.
ReplyDeleteOliver....where do I start. What a blessing you were and still are to everyone who ever knew you. I think you knew how much you were wanted by your Mommy and Daddy as well as Grandpa Tim, Grandma Karla, Auntie Amanda, Uncle Philip and us...Nana Pam and Papaw Grant. How excited we all were when we found out you were coming to be a part of our family!! Every moment we spent with you is forever etched in our memories. That beautiful Ollie smile, flashing blue eyes, silky hair and the softness of your touch will be with us always. Yes Ollie, you were physically handicapped by the horrible SMA but in every other way, you were perfect and that's the way we'll remember you....our perfect little angel who was wise beyond his age. We're so thankful to have your little sister and brother with us now. There are things about each of them that remind us of you. Yet, Penny and Isaak definitely have their on personalites and we love them ever bit as much as we love you. Thank you for having God send them to us....you knew your Mommy, Daddy and the rest of us needed our empty arms filled again. Rest well our little Ollie Bear....you are forever loved.
ReplyDeleteNana Pam & Papaw Grant
This is such a beautiful, loving tribute to a very special little boy. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWe love you and share some small measure of your pain on this day. May your loving memories and the promise of the unfathomable joyous reunion with your child sustain you until that day.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and keep you all. We can't wait to meet Penny and Isaak.
Tom and Kathy
Thinking about you guys. Miss seeing you in WakeMed's NICU....
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to "Special Ollie". His short life on this terrestial ball had a profound impact that will continue to send out circles of special feelings even as a stone cast into a lake affects far beyond its touch down point. How wonderful that our God of Love made us with the capacity to recall the special times of our past even though sometimes they are bittersweet. You've been in our thoughts & prayers today. Love Mom & Pop Milloway
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the tribute to Ollie--such a beautiful child that is given to two special people. Looking at each picture brought back many sweet memories of him. Heaven was just made that more special when he arrived. Keep his memory close to your hearts. Love you guys- Can't wait to meet Ollie's siblings! God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a good cry this morning. The photos are beautiful. Ollie was such a sweet little guy; we all miss him.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone that helped us remember Ollie. This whole week is his week as his birthday is coming up tomorrow. We have received dozens and dozens of emails and cards and of course the comments here on the blog. We also received a 3 foot tall penguin (pictures soon) that perhaps more than anything made us smile on a difficult day.
ReplyDeleteHe was a a well loved little boy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLLIE!!! WE MISS YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteWITH LOTS OF LOVE,
Nana & Papaw
Happy birthday, Ollie. I'm thinking of you today, and your parents. You were and are so completely loved.
ReplyDeleteSweet Ollie angel...how I feel like I've known you!!
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