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Lovingly made ~ January through March 1999
It has been almost 2 years since you left us and not a day goes by that I don't think about you and what your life could have been. The passing of 1998 saddens me. It's another year I face without you. It's another year that I only get to imagine you growing up with your brothers.
Mom, Dad, Rhys and Gage
Laura
Hayden Thomas Vanatta
Died soon after birth
Portland, Oregon
1/2/99
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...Forever in our hearts
I've held one in my arms.
I love you and miss you more each moment.
Love, Mommy
Baby Michael Banks
Died soon after birth
GA
1/3/99
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...Forever in our hearts
You came into our lives like an angel sent from God, and he took you from us all too soon. We loved you from the moment you blessed us with your presence, and will always love you and remember you. No matter how many other children we may have in the future, you will always be my first baby, and I will never, ever forget you my little darling. May God keep you safe, and I look forward to meeting you again in heaven. You were named after my grandmother, Bernice, whom I loved and cherished dearly. I know God is holding your precious little soul in his arms until we can be reunited.
Goodnight little one.
Bernice
Miscarriage
Greensboro, NC
1/4/99
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...Forever in our hearts
To Joshua-you are loved and cherished. No baby could be more wanted than you or more desperatly missed. I will hold you in my dreams until I can hold you in my arms.
Joshua Royal Devi Dexter
Second trimester loss
Tulsa, OK
1/4/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Just to say you will always be missed and loved
Love Mum & Dad
To all the angels up above,
give our baby a great big hug
Nora Byrne-Slevin
Second trimester loss
Dublin, Ireland
1/12/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Don't listen to the foolish unbelievers who say forget.
Take up your armful of roses and remember them the flower and the fragrance.
When you go home to do your sitting in the corner by the clock and sip your rosethorn tea
It will warm your face and fingers and burn the bottom of your belly.
But as her gone-ness piles in white, crystal drifts,
It will be the blossom of her moment
the warmth on your belly,
the tiny fingers unfolding,
the new face you've always known,
That has changed you.
Take her moment, and hold it
As every mother does.
She will always be your daughter
And when the sitting is done you'll find
bitter grief could never poison the sweetness of her time.
Joe Digman
Patrick and Laura
Siobhan Brianna McDonald
Stillborn
Fort Campbell, KY
1/13/99
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Their story and site...
...Forever in our hearts
To our little angel. You WILL be forever in our hearts and remembered always as our first son and little brother.
by Elizabeth Dent
Go ahead and mention my child,
The one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent, pretending he didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child, knowing that he has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing.
I feel it will take a lifetime.
Gavin Joseph
Stillborn
Lansing, MI
1/14/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Naming of a baby we will only hold in our dreams
because in our hearts we know you are now free to soar.
We named you after the graceful weeping willow tree.
It has always been my favorite tree, so beautiful.
A tree that has always made me feel sad yet peaceful.
And Adriel, which means "of God's majesty."
We will always consider you a gift from God.
For now we have a guardian angel in heaven to watch over us.
The dream of you gave us so much happiness,
in such a short amount of time.
Love Mommy & Daddy
Terra
Willow Adriel
Miscarriage
Fitchburg, MA
1/14/99
...Forever in our hearts
You were part of me for an instant
Then, lost to me forever.
Though, inside my heart you will live,
And there, you shall die never.
We love you Matthew,
Please watch over your sisters.
Matthew Patrick Skene
Miscarriage
Toronto, Ont. Canada
1/14/99
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...Forever in our hearts
When I first held you
I thought my heart would stop
you were so tiny, and so very beautiful
every inch of perfection
From the moment I knew about you
I loved you with all my heart and soul
as each day passed, you grew inside me
and filled me with your presence and love.
How you liked to let me know you were there
from the tender kicks, to the somersaults,
you were felt and loved.
Our family eagerly anticipated your arrival
it seemed to take an eternity
Your time came, we were in such a hurry
to meet you and to hold you tenderly.
If only we had known
that a lifetime was only to be an instant.
You were so beautiful, an angel, a blessing
in a brief moment you changed me.
It is with your love felt from inside me
that has made me find the strength
to face challenges and to be truly thankful.
My angel, always as close as the next heartbeat,
felt with each breath.
My love for you fills each day.
I thank God that we had the time together.
I didn't know then that my heart would be filled with gratitude,
for the brief moments we shared.
My angel I know now, how thankful I am for you.
Beloved is the precious child.
Blessed is the mother who loves much.
Dedicated to my Angel Marissa Desiree
With Love Mommy
November 4,1998
Joanne
Marissa Desiree
Stillborn
New Westminster, B.C. Canada
1/9/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Our baby developed to 11 1/2 weeks and his heart stopped. Silence... I don't know how I could have loved him more. Their is nothing more agonizing than a life unfinished. My beloved grandfather's heart stopped January 5, 1999. There is no one I would rather see and be with our baby more than my A.T.
For those few weeks...
You were mine and mine alone,
No one else knew you like I did,
You gave me your whole life,
It would be unfair to you to want more.
Lived March, April, May 1998
Due Date December 11, 1998
Loved by Mommy, Daddy, Bethany, Savannah, and grandparents, aunties,
uncles, cousins, and friends.
Baby Ockerbloom
Miscarriage
Charlotte, NC
1/11/99
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...Forever in our hearts
We will miss you and think of you everyday of our lives.
My heart aches for you. My little angel. To quote a dear friend's child "Baby Evan is up in heaven". I love you my son.
My Dearest Evan,
Cindy
Evan Joseph Wright
Second trimester loss
South Pasadena, CA
1/18/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Although you budded like a beautiful flower, your life wasn't meant to be
spent here on earth with Mom and Dad, but God through eternity.
Your family and friends will miss you and though we'll grieve for awhile
When the sorrow in our hearts lessens we'll remember you and we'll smile.
Your journey was so very limited and yet you were meant to be,
And no one can take your place in our hearts or the precious memories
Rest on now dear child with Jesus,
For you deserve the best.
And in what greater place than in Heaven
As Jesus' special guest.
When our lives here on earth are ended
We'll meet once again on that day
When God calls all of his children home
Forever more with him to stay.
WE LOVE YOU PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE!!!!!!
(This was written by a family member just for our son)
LYNN
Aaron Paul Bottoms
Stillborn
Rocky Mount, NC
1/18/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Marti
Caitlyn Morgan Giunto
Stillborn
Pittsburgh (born), Greensburg, PA
1/18/99
...Forever in our hearts
Our Dearest Anyssa
We long for you
more than we can say.
Our life has changed so since you went away.
We had so many hopes and dreams for you Anyssa.
We wish we could change the way things are,
But we can't.
Our Dearest Anyssa when we see that bright star in the sky we know that you are with us.
You are and will always be,
Our precious little angel sent from high above.
We will be reunited one day,
But for now be strong and know that Daddy and I will always love you and never forget you,
Our dearest Anyssa.
We long to hold you, Our dearest Anyssa.
Love always Mommy and Daddy
Ann Marie and Mike
Anyssa Shianne Kelley
Stillborn
12/26/98
Chatham, Ont Canada
1/23/99
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...Forever in our hearts
God blessed us with 9 months of a beautiful growing baby. On that Monday I didn't feel well. I told my mom there was a strange feeling almost like the baby couldn't breath. when I went to bed we would talk to our baby, sing & play Mozart. Our baby wouldn't wake up, I knew. When we got to the hospital 10 min. later it was all quiet, he was gone. 48 hours later I delivered a 8lb baby, so beautiful. He looked just like me. Our whole family was there. We all held him, felt every part of him. We took lots & lots of pictures, some of his hair,& put him in his special clothes. We had him cremated & right now he is in his room in his bassinet, where he would/should have been. Soon I will put him in his crib & god willing on his little brother or sisters dresser when the time comes. God touched all of my family & friends with his short "life". We have truely been blessed...
SKYLAR ALEXZANDER BURNS
Stillborn
SMITHFIELD, NC
1/23/99
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...Forever in our hearts
We will always remember you and will forever miss you, but we know that you are with the Lord and that we will be able to see you in heaven someday. We love you, little one, and will think of you always.
Dear Baby,
Lance and Elissa :)
Elissa
Harrison Lance or Olivia Cecelia Crandell
1-19-99
Miscarriage
Flint, MI
1/23/99
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...Forever in our hearts
I have placed this memorial in honour of my good friends Jody and Dave and their son who went to walk with God on Jan. 12, 1999.
Adrianne
JUSTIN DAVID
Second trimester loss
VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
1/25/99
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...Forever in our hearts
I had you to myself,
And that seems to short of time
To be changed so profoundly.
In those few weeks-
I came to know you...
And to love you
You came to trust me with your life.
Oh, what a life I had planned for you!
You were just those few weeks my little one
You darted in and out of my life too quickly
But it seems that's all the time you needed to
make my life so much richer-
And give me a small glimpse of eternity.
To our unborn 'life' in heaven's nursery:
We love you and miss you and can't
wait to someday hold you in our arms.
Love Always,
Daddy, Mommy, and big sister Atlanta
Jennifer
Baby Rosine
Miscarriage
Jackson, WI
1/29/99
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...Forever in our hearts
She was stillborn at 32 weeks, and to this day I still think of her on a regular basis.
Brittni Raye Beeson April 14th 1994
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...Forever in our hearts
To our precious little Timothy, even though we never got to see or hold you, we loved you with all our hearts. Our hearts were broken when we lost you. We know you are safe in God's arms now, and we will meet you for the first time in heaven. You will always be a part of our hearts.
Mommy and Daddy
Timothy Trent Monaghan
01-08-1999
Miscarriage
Aberdeen, MS
1/31/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Hilary
Destiny Lynn
11/24/98
Miscarriage
Nashville, TN
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...Forever in our hearts
You were a wished for child. NO matter how much people try to trivialize your existence, you meant the world to your father and me. Even today, I miss feeling you move inside of me, kicking me. It nearly killed me when we lost you. I miss you Kayla. I know you're o.k. but I'd rather have you here with me.
to feel dance around inside of me
to anticipate the miracle of your birth
it wasn't supposed to happen so soon
oh God, take this pain away, my baby my baby
she needs me, she's just a little baby, why? why?
please come back. I miss you.
Second trimester loss
Washington, D.C.
2/5/99
...Forever in our hearts
Though we can never understand why you had to go-we will never forget you Brandon. You are in our hearts and thoughts every day. I will treasure the memory of carrying you in my womb and holding your precious little body after you were born until that sweet day when we will meet again. I love you,
Brandon Christopher Stephenson
Died soon after birth
Terre Haute, IN
2/6/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Amy
Emily Renee
Miscarriage
Placerville, CA
2/12/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Amy
Alex
Miscarriage
Placerville, CA
2/12/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Holding on to the memories of the last moment we shared.......
Forever in our my thoughts, I love and miss you my precious little angel.
One day I will hold you in my arms, and our hearts will beat together
again.
Jenny
Noah Wilde
Second trimester loss
LeMars, IA
2/11/99
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...Forever in our hearts
And found an empty place,
He then looked upon the earth,
And found an angels face,
He put his arms around her,
And lifted her to rest,
That garden must be beautiful,
Because he only takes the best.
In Loving Memory of Sarah Louise Caniglia
stilborn 20/4/1986.
Missing you always and forever.
Love Mummy,Daddy,Shannon,Jason and Thomas.
Sarah Louise Caniglia
20-4-1986
Stillborn
Hervey Bay, QLD Australia
2/4/99
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For Elizabeth's thoughts...
...Forever in our hearts
My sister, Farrah Withers, wrote this poem for me and Madison.
Today I may lay your body down to rest for eternity;
But your soul will always be alive with me.
Keeping you in my heart is something I will always do;
Because Madison you are my daughter and I love you.
Every night I see you in my dreams;
Growing up before me; From a baby to a little girl.
My dreams are now our own little world;
For us to visit and to love ;
Till that day I can be with you again in the world above.
Madison Jeanne Withers-Gow
Stillborn
Thorton, CO
2/14/99
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...Forever in our hearts
As God would have it
You were in my life for only a very short time
But in my heart dear little one
You will always be a precious baby of mine.
I felt a special love for you
That maybe only a mum can feel
And since you've gone
There is sadness that only time can heal.
So as you spend your sweet life in Heaven
There is something you need to know...
Your mum down here on earth will forever love you so!
My Baby
Miscarriage
New Zealand
2/21/99
(from a poem on an earlier page)
...Forever in our hearts
our first born
will always hold
a special place in
our hearts.
Matthew Landgrebe
Stillborn
Jonesboro, GA
2/22/99
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...Forever in our hearts
He was 5 years old and was kill by a car in his front yard. I
would like to have his memories in your beautiful garden. He will be
forever in my heart. I know he is with God and that help's alot
but being in this graden will help even more.
...Forever in our hearts
We are your mommy and daddy...How do we know?
We have never held you. We will never see you grow.
It is you that we look for when we close our weary eyes.
And, for you, our loving whispers, in the morning when we rise.
We are your mommy and daddy...do you know why?
Because, it is for you that we smile and for you that we cry.
Our arms are always reaching even though you aren't there.
We love you, our little angel, our sweet, darling Lil' Bear.
We are your mommy and daddy...when we see you again,how will you know?
It is so simple our sweetheart and we will tell you so.
You are forever with us, be it in Heaven or by our side.
We are your mommy and daddy...for, our hearts have never lied.
"We love you Lil' Bear" - Mommy and Daddy
Also big brother and sisters - Garrett, Taylor and Dylann
Rob and Ashlee
Lil' Bear
Miscarriage
2/25/99
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...Forever in our hearts
In memory of our baby Emarillis Bailey who was with us for only 5 1/2 days but will live in our hearts forever. Mommy and Daddy love you very much and we will never forget "Our Princess". We know you and Grandma are playing up in heaven. We look forward to the day when we will all be reunited.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Emarillis Bailey Sanchez
Other
San Antonio, Tx
3/5/99
...Forever in our hearts
You were the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen. I will never forget your blonde eyelashes, tiny lips, perfect little hands, and big feet. I wish that I could feel you in my arms just one more time. I wish I could feel you kicking inside me again. Today I saw some balloons float away into the sky and I imagined you catching them up in Heaven. We love you so much, Angel, and we will see you again some day.
Sarah,
Mommy
Michelle
Sarah Danielle Black
Died soon after birth
Cartersville, GA
3/5/99
...Forever in our hearts
Tiffany
Mickey
Miscarriage
Altus, OK
3/12/99
...Forever in our hearts
This is a poem that I wrote for my unborn twins. They brought such joy to my life the short time that I knew about them.
With wings of gold you soar
For you are in heaven
Living with our Lord
Mommy's little Angels
May your halos light your way
For you shall see me in heaven
And together we shall stay
Mommy's little Angels
Your gowns are white like snow
Your forever in my heart and dreams
I thought you ought to know
Mommy's little Angels
In Gods arms may you lay
And in fields of wild flowers
I shall know you play
Mommy's little Angels
On blue clouds may you rest
For God has chosen you
And he chose only the BEST!
Love you Always,
Mommy
Mommy's little Angels
Miscarriage
Lima, Oh
3/11/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Marcia, I have been by Arlington. I was quite impressed with the walkway and bench. I took a lot of pictures. It is so nice to have a place for our special babies-and for us to go. I still look forward to receiving my SHARE newsletter.
Hello! I just wanted my babies listed with the listing of babies on the website now that we have named the 8 of them. My 14 year old Sarah (wanted) to use her suggestion "Ashtin Rose" - which I surely want to. My sons are Devin (16) and Brandon (9). I am thankful for what I have - but still have a great loss for the eight other babies.
Heather,Nathan,Gregory,
twins Courtney (girl) and Chandler(boy),
Alexis,and twins Kayleigh and Ashtin Rose
Miscarriage
Atlanta, GA
3/5/99
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...Forever in our hearts
because mommy doesn't believe in goodbye.
I love and miss you, baby girl
Goodnight I will see you when my day in heaven begins
We love and miss you, BECCA
Jean and Chris
REBECCA "BECCA" CHRISTEN
SIDS
Greeneville, TN
3/15/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Forever In My Heart...
I only had you 11 short weeks - inside of me to dwell
I loved you more than life itself - I know you knew that well
Although I never felt you kick - or even move around
For you I would have given my life - to keep you safe and sound
I remember the moment she told me - that something was terribly wrong
I remember at that moment - my heart lost its joyful song
I wanted to protect you - and make everything okay
I prayed and prayed and hoped and cried - for you both night and day
I never thought that it would mean - I'd have to say goodbye
That you would never have the chance - to grow, to laugh, to cry
I wish my love had been enough - to see you safely through
I prayed,I hoped,I wished,I cried - Wasn't there something I could do
My arms are aching for you now - but deep inside I know
That you are in a far better place - your new Heavenly home
Your precious heart stopped beating - your eyes to never see
For God reached down, took your hand - and whispered, "Come with Me"
I know that you're in Heaven now - dwelling with God above
I know that there's no sorrow there - just eternal love
I pray that God will hold you tight - and whisper in your ear
Just how much we love you - my precious little dear
Even though I miss you now - and nights are hard to get through
I know that there will come a day - when I will be with you
For all the long hard nights ahead - when I feel I can't go on
I pray that God will comfort me - and help me to be strong
Even though you're not here now - we're never far apart
Because you are a part of me - you're always in my heart.
Your Mommy
Ashlie Tierra
Miscarriage
Wichita, KS
3/17/99)
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For some of Alayna's thoughts...
...Forever in our hearts
The midnight stars are shining
Upon your silent grave
Beneath it sleeps the ones we love,
The ones we could not save
Grieving is a private ache,
That is kept within our hearts
And no one else will ever know
The pain it does impart
Faith in God has seen us through
The peeks and valleys too
And until we meet in heaven,
Eternally with you.
Loving and remembering you always,
Mommy, Daddy, Alexandra & Liam Scott X O X O X O X O
Matthew, Luke, Thomas, & Gabriel Scott
Miscarriage
Niagara Falls, ON Canada
3/23/99
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...Forever in our hearts
You were called home to Heaven way too soon. But I know that you are in a happy place now. No pain and no sadness--except for what is in daddy's and my hearts. I wish you were still here with us, but God's plans for us are not to question. Someday in heaven we'll meet again and you, your brothers and sisters, daddy, and I will all be united again. Until then, just know that we love you and miss you, and not a day goes by that we don't think of you and your siblings and the impact your short lives made on ours.
Emily,
Mommy and Daddy
Emily Pratley
Miscarriage
Spokane, Wa
3/26/99
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...Forever in our hearts
YOU MAY BE GONE FROM ME BUT YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN ITS BEEN 2 YEARS, AND NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT MOMMY HASN'T THOUGHT ABOUT YOU OR MISSED YOU. YOU WERE ONLY WITH ME 16 DAYS BUT YOUR MEMORY WILL LAST FOREVER. I LOVE YOU.
MARCH 29, 1999
Becka
Austin Lee
033197
Other/Toxemia
Albany, NY
3/29/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Infant babe that I never knew.
God formed you in a secret place.
Where only He could see your face.
I never heard you laugh or cry.
Saw you walk, or wave goodbye.
Never got to calm your fears,
Kiss your hurts, or wipe your tears.
Never laid you down in bed,
Or felt the softness of your head.
The pain I feel is hard to bear,
Because these things are so unfair.
Little angel that I never knew,
Will I ever stop mourning for you?
I know you're in a better place,
And someday I'll see your face.
You're whole and perfect where you are,
Without a blemish or a scar.
In that place so far away
Where tiny babies grow and play.
Right there at the Father's throne,
Always happy, never alone.
Someday when the time is right,
I'll join you there and hold you tight.
I'll pick you out of all the others,
'Cause that's the way it is with Mothers.
My little child that I never knew,
I need you to know how I wanted you.
Hannah Michelle Burgess
03/15/98
Second trimester loss
Covington, Georgia
3/30/99
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...Forever in our hearts
Dedications Lovingly made April and May 1999
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