The Cervantes family.Photo: Rachel Friedman Photography
Then the grieving dad looked up, and started to cry. “I think she’s dancing and smiling right now,” he said.
The service took place just days after Adelaidediedon Oct. 12 after battling a series of health issues throughout her life.
But on Sunday, the Cervantes family chose to celebrate their child, who was “equal parts soft and fiery,“ and the “Adelaideybug“ whose “energy was magnetic.”
Hamiltoncostar Andrew Call officially welcomed everyone in attendance, referring to Adelaide as “a gift from day one“ before family and friends came up on stage, which was decorated with bright flowers, for various readings.
While Adelaide would have turned 4 years old on Thursday, friends and family also spoke of the early birthday party that was held for her during the final weeks of her life, noting that she was briefly able to open her eyes and take a taste of her Ladybug-inspired birthday cake when it was placed on the tip of her tongue.
After more emotional readings from family members and friends, Cervantes thanked everyone for attending. The service ended with a rousing performance of “Proud Corazón” from the movieCoco.
“For over a year I have used this blog, my words, as a way to connect with others and to spread awareness, but it’s also been a therapeutic outlet for me,” Kelly wrote on Friday. “So, I’m giving myself a pass this week and acknowledging that there is nothing I can say on this page that is going to make any of this better. I know in time I may feel a sense of conflicting relief but right now it’s just a gaping hole of grief. No amount of flowers, food, alcohol or words can fill it and to be entirely honest, right now I don’t want them to.”
Miguel is currently taking a break from his leading role in the Chicago production ofHamilton. However, he plans to return to the stage soon.
source: people.com
