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Smallest Wingless by Craig Cardiff
Still-Born:
May 17, 2009
Time:
9:19 AM
Weight:
7 lbs 3 oz
Length:
20 1/2"
Worth the Wait
Hearts filled with love
From Heaven above
Cuddle you near
Next to our ear
You beautiful boy
Who filled us with joy
You made us smile
For plenty a while
Now gladness turns to sadness
And sorrow for tomorrow
God comforts the heart
While we're apart
Heaven is more sweet
As there we will meet
Eye to eye, cheek to cheek
Holding our son who is so meek
We love you, our son
Till life here is done
We'll see you at the gate
Cause you're worth the wait
Dedicated to Elijah
By Daddy & Mommy
Written by Daddy
What If...
I was pondering today
The words a tiny babe might say
If they were taken from the earth
Very close to their moment of birth.
What if they could look here below
And send us a love note to let us know
That they were happy and content
And that their time was not misspent…
“Mommy and Daddy, just want you to know
I realize that you love me so
And that you didn’t want me to leave,
But please don’t cry and fret or grieve.
God meant no harm to you or me
But my problems he could see
And knew that in Jesus arms
Was the best place for me to be.
An angel came and brought me here
And Mommy and Daddy, she saw your tears,
And even though she did not speak
With her wing she brushed your cheek…
I live in a lovely mansion here
With such a wonderful view –
It has a rocking chair and crib,
And there’s a special room for you!
I know that you won’t be here
For a very long, long time
But just wanted you to know
That your room is next to mine!
I hope you enjoy your life on earth
And don’t worry about me at all
For I have so many friends
And angels on whom I can call!
Sometimes we go outside
And the clouds are rolling by
And I know that you are looking up
And see them in the sky
When you look up on starry nights
And see them so bright and clear
Just know that they are not nearly as lovely
As they look from here!
I love it here and I’m so happy
That Jesus loves me so
And He loves you just as much –
Just wanted you to know!
Well, I must go back now
But remember if you will
That I loved you while in your arms
And I love you still!
Take care dear Mommy and Daddy
And love your lives for me
For I know that our time together
Was so much shorter than
You thought it would be!
Do not rush your life to get here
For I don’t mind the wait
And my face will be the first you see
When you enter the Pearly Gates!"
Author Unknown
We'll love you always, Elijah.
We can't wait to see you and hold you again in Heaven.
Thank you for the joy you gave us here on Earth.
"You held our hands for a fleeting moment.... You hold our hearts forever."
Daddy, Mommy
and Big Sissy
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Holding Elijah's Hands
Just a few days ago
We could not understand
That this would not be a joyful day
Of holding our new baby’s hand.
All of the preparation
And joyous days of waiting
For Elijah to join us
Were supposed to end with celebrating.
Our special little angel
Was to be our pride and joy
Our precious gift from Heaven
Our darling little boy.
But that was not to be
And too quickly he was gone
Lifted up to Heaven
To hear the angels’ songs.
We know where our darling is
And we will get through this sorrow somehow
For as for our Elijah’s tiny hands –
Jesus holds them now.
Author Unknown
'Til We See You In The End
It hurts to cry,
Even more to say good-bye.
Our hearts sad
Your Mom and Dad
We think of you,
And we miss you
We love you;
We adore you.
The memories we share
Because you were here.
The memories we would have made,
If you were to have stayed.
Holding you tight
Every night.
Cradling your head
On my shoulder as your bed.
Kissing your fingers and your toes
And your ears and nose
Seeing your eyes
Watching angels in the skies.
Moments to keep
Are watching you sleep.
Letting you rest
Upon my breast.
Seeing you sigh
For quote awhile
Truly I'll miss
Each sweet kiss.
Now parting is sorrow
Pain for tomorrow
We struggle each day
In every way.
Dreams in the night
Of holding you tight
To have you near
Where there’s nothing to fear
Tears reflects the pain
And the heartaches we gain.
We miss you still
And it makes us ill.
We find ourselves slow
To let you go
Therefore you must know
That we love you so.
With deep heavy sighs
And tears in our eyes
To life we must bend
Til we see you in the end!
~Daddy
Thank you very much for remembering our sweet baby boy with us.
Elijah's Ultrasound Pictures
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