Memorial Service - Richard Arlen Bliss

Baby Richie would be about 4 weeks old tomorrow - I can't stop thinking about him and what he would have been like. I know that he was perfect when he was born and he most likely did not need to go through the trials here on earth. It has been such a life changing event in all of our lives - it is hard to express. I know this is a journal for me, so I felt that it was important to express how I was feeling today. I'm not getting much done but I am remembering this trial and how I can improve my life and be a better person. During this time it brought our whole family together which was just more than wonderful. I also have been thinking about when I was growing up - our family had many health trials we had to endure. But I really feel that our family is closer because these challenges. I'm just thankful each one of my brothers and sisters and would do anything for them. They are raising such beautiful children - all the little cousins in their pink dresses and suits were just beautiful. I know that all the little cousins could feel of the loss but also learned a lot about plan of salvation. Megan said the other day "We will see baby Richie again." What a wonderful understanding we are blessed with.

Say Cheese!!

Today is school pictures and I'm in a little bit of a panic because the girls are growing up too fast. I told them that this is the first school picture without a bow in their hair - A sure sign that they are not little girls anymore. I keep telling them to quit growing but they keep getting smarter and a little taller. But they sure looked cute for their school pictures. I'm very grateful to be a mom to such special little girls. Beautiful inside and out!!!!!

What are you going to be for Halloween?

Megan and Emily have been trying to plan out what they are going to be for Halloween. Halloween can be fun, but also a little frustrating for mom. I think the girls change their minds about 10 times before making a final decision. Dressing up is fun for the kids as I remember it was fun when I was a kid also.

Dad's Birthday

Happy Birthday Dad!! Today in primary we talked about the circle of life and who is included in this circle of life. Well it made me reflect of my life and since we just celebrated my Dad's birthday I've been thinking about him and what an influence he has had in my life. I think that it is important to write down some memories and interesting thoughts so that my kids can read them later in life. Just this summer when we were home we went to the lake and did some windsurfing. Dallin (15) and Jared (14) wanted to try Grandpa's windsurfer, after a few trys grandpa had to show his grandkids that this almost 70 grandpa could still do it. Dad has spent many of the past years inventing tents and stoves. He sews the tents and builds the stoves out of a tin can - pretty ingenious. When I was younger Dad took us camping, skiing, fishing, and berry picking. The berry picking sounds a little odd but there was not much going on. I keep telling Emily I was a Tomboy when I was little - she keeps asking me to explain. My Dad would call me his little Boy Scout. Also Dad helped us write all our papers for school - he is very well read and could write good introductions and concluding paragraphs. He would always ask us - What grade did I get on your paper? I look back on those years with very fond memories and always know that my family is the most important part of my circle of life.

Photo Shoot

With the Children's Club Show coming up next month in New York we needed to take photos of some our new products. Well we have had the camisoles for awhile but never added them to the brochure. Mom is also adding colored slips to the Sterling Kids line, which will be kind of fun. This new pettiskirt thing is pretty hip and perhaps just a fad but it is also kind of a fun look. I asked the girls if they would were it to school and they were not too sure about that idea. Kristine felt pretty special in her little outfit. Actually all the girls were feeling pretty good in their seven jeans and big white belt we ordered while in New York last time. The girls had a great time being little models. Uncle Rich took some great pictures - mom did not realize he was going to take so many pictures. So we will have to see how they sell in New York. Kind of fun.
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In Memory of Richard Arlen Bliss - 8 lbs 7ounces

Richard Arlen Bliss was stillborn on Sept. 7, 2007 at 1:46am, with no apparent health problems or birth complications. He was perfect. I find it hard to express my thoughts of these beautiful pictures of Baby Richard Arlen, even though we did not get to meet him, I feel like I know his strong little spirit. My heart aches for Tania and Rich, but I also find peace and comfort in our Heavenly Fathers plan. I know there is a special plan for Richard Arlen. I felt the special spirit in the room when he was born. The Memorial service held for Richard Arlen could not have been more beautiful, both Tania and Rich shared their thoughts with much emotion and also strength. I left feeling at peace and uplifted, wanting to be a better person. The outpouring of support and love showed towards Tania and Rich has been overwhelming. I know they appreciate it so much. We all must not forget how precious life is and reverence ourselves to the will of the Lord. There is a plan for each of us.


I have had many phone calls for Tania's address -

Rich & Tania Bliss
1402 S 1050 W
Orem, UT 84058
USA
Phone: 226-2593

Back to School!

The girls just finished 2 weeks of school and are loving it. They are at a new school this year and the transition has been very smooth. Emily loves her art specialty class, after school one day she spent about 2 hours sitting on the porch drawing trees. It was very cute. Megan also loves her art and music specialties. She was pretty excited to see that she could play on the violin some of the songs by Bach which she had learned about in class. They are also doing well in their core class and even got 100% on their first spelling test. We worked on them every morning while we had breakfast. With school starting we also started soccer, swim team and piano lesson. Talk about busy girls, they are enjoying being back on a schedule. As for Mom I stay pretty busy with keeping the house clean, projects, selling stuff on ebay and of course shopping. I did miss the girls the first few days but they let me know that they did not miss me.