names in the sand

there is a blog. a beautiful blog, to write their names in the sand, that was started by a woman named carly after losing her son christian. it's a memorial page to children who are no longer here, on earth, with their parents and families. carly and her husband sam live in perth, australia and have a hope that their site will "bring warm light back into bereaved families lives. they wish for everyone hope and peace ".

carly and her mother spend their weekends on the beach in perth, writing names in the sand of these children and then photographing them against the sunrises/sunsets with the ocean water flowing in and out around the names. you can read more about them here.

after my nephew, precious oliver, left too soon i knew that i wanted to do this to honor him, and to give something beautiful and tangible to my sister and david that would be a constant reminder of our love for him.

after submitting a name request the other week (they only take them so often as she gets between 100-200 requests per day when she posts her email), oliver's name is now a part of this beautiful tribute.

oliver david brumbaugh

born in to heaven march 20, 2009

pennsylvania

missed in our arms, but held in our hearts

loving you always,

aunt christy, uncle john and cousin anthony

edit 6/18/09: carly's photo of christian's name has been entered into a contest sponsored by canon cameras and their "creative for a cause" campaign. click the link here to vote for her photo. if she wins, her charity, "sids for kids" will receive $60,000 and carly herself will receive a canon camera package. imagine the photos she could take with a new camera!