My sweet friend Rachel who made the Ollie ties from Trendy Ties, was putting her boys to bed last night and one of them had to sit in time-out in his chair. Bo always sits in that chair and Rachel vacuums it regularly. Rachel shut his door and went downstairs to put a load of laundry in. While putting the clothes in the washer, she thought of Ollie and had a sad feeling. She then went back to let Bo out of his room and right away he walked up to her, opened up his chubby hand and gave her a marble. She doesnt have marbles in her house and had never seen one lying around. Her boys had played marbles at their grandmas many months ago and maybe put it in one of their pockets. However it got there, is was not a coincidence that her son handed it to her on a day she had spent so much time dedicated to little Ollie.
Wow! Amazing!
This gave me chills when she told me. I knew it was from Ollie and he
is aware of the kind things she is doing for his family. It is so neat that Ollie didnt only effect my life. Yes hes my son but so many others have been greatly effected in wonderful ways. I love hearing how Ollies death has changed a person for the better. It makes it feel like he didnt die in vain.
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Chills!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! I love it! Ollie has definitely had an impact on my life! Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
DeleteThank you for sharing that sweet Ollie had an impact on your life. It makes me happy
tiff,
ReplyDeletehe has changed my life and i never even had the chance to meet him in person
Love these Marble stories!
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ReplyDeletesomething to add to the conversation. It's triggered by the fire displayed in the article I looked at. And after this article "Marble". I was moved enough to post a thought ;-) I do have 2 questions for you if it's okay.
Could it be only me or do some of the comments appear as if they are written
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and no I am not writing anywhere else. but thank you for reading and following our story.
That is amazing. And so wonderful. If I ever found an Ollie marble, I don't think I would be able to put it down. I would carry it every where with me.
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog today via the Sullengers, and I am so heartbroken at your loss. My mother-heart aches for you. While it's wonderful to know families are eternal, it does not take away the pain of separation.
ReplyDeleteI read in an earlier post that you were bothered by not knowing how Ollie felt during his last moments on earth. I had an experience that might help you find peace.
Several years ago I had surgery, and while I was in recovery my brain was fully awake, but my body was still paralyzed from the anesthesia. I had experienced this in a previous surgery, so I knew to relax and wait for my muscles to wake up too. All of a sudden, a clog of mucous moved into my airway, and I couldn't breathe. I couldn't cough, move or alert anyone, and I knew I was alone in the room. I didn't panic and I wasn't scared, but my body was to breathe and nothing was working.
I started to lose consciousness, and as I did, a tremendous feeling of peace and warmth washed over me. I felt the love of my Heavenly Father in a way I never had before, and I knew I was slipping away from my life with my husband and children. And it was okay. There was no fear, no panic; just love. And to my surprise, I was excited to move on.
The next thing I knew, I had a tube down my throat and people were working on me to bring me back.
I just wanted to share with you that it wasn't scary to not be able to breathe. It was like my brain to took over trying to figure it out and make it work, and when it didn't, there was only peace. I'm not scared of dying anymore after that experience. I hope this brings you a small measure of peace in some way. Blessings to your family.
Natalie,
DeleteThank you for sharing. That is beautiful and gives me comfort. I believe completely what you said to be true. I hope this happened with little Ollie, I think it did. Thank you for sharing such tender moments.
Love to you
thats so cool. i am so glad you have a friend to take the time to do such a great thing for your family. it is so neat to hear of how Ollie is taking care of not only you and Chris but those you know as well. even those who he never met in person. what a stong and amazing little spirit he has.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great example of how amazing the marble stories are. Thank you Rchel for all your hard work & your love. Ollie did & is continuing to affect many lives. Thank you Ollie, I love you.
ReplyDeleteThat day and especially THAT moment are SO precious to me. I'm forever grateful for what this little boy, who I never met, has taught me. Thank you Ollie for changing my heart and turning it to my Family! I love you little Angel!
ReplyDeleteYour story has touched me in so many ways I can't even explain. I follow your brother the American on Instagram and read about sweet Ollie on his posts. I just feel so much love that you and your family have for one another and the love y'all have for sweet Ollie. May god continue to wrap his arms around you and your family during the hard times. You are loved by so many that you don't even know and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that! I know nothing anyone says will fully heal your heart but how great is it to have such a sweet baby boy watching over his momma and family! My heart is with you guys always! Lots and lots of love from Texas!! Xoxo
ReplyDelete-Jaclyn
Your story has touched me in so many ways I can't even explain. I follow your brother the American on Instagram and read about sweet Ollie on his posts. I just feel so much love that you and your family have for one another and the love y'all have for sweet Ollie. May god continue to wrap his arms around you and your family during the hard times and just know how many lives and hearts you have touched! You Guys will always be in my heart, how great Is it to have such a sweet baby boy watching over his momma and daddy and family everyday for that you are truly blessed! All my love and lots of love from Texas! Xoxox -Jaclyn
ReplyDeleteDo you by any chance have a mailing address I can send you something?