Just wanted to share...

[CAMom]

Hi Everyone,

I know I haven't been around long and I'm not a big poster but I just wanted to share something with you today.

Today marks what would have been the fourth birthday of my daughter Katherine. We were expecting a healthy baby but learned several hours after her birth that she had a severe heart defect. We had her for six weeks before she passed away.

I just wanted to share my blog (http://livelaughlearn-ronette.blogspot.com/) post for today.

(Note: It has very over Christian content.)

[Brigitte]

No words, just hugs for you and your family.

[Dayle in Guatemala]

:grouphug:Thanks for sharing your story. It must be a difficult day for you.:grouphug:

[8FillTheHeart]

Ronette,

Hugs to you today. Our dd would have been 17 and I still feel the same way. I look at our children and I never forget that she is part of it.

Two lines from 2 poems that I read during those months right after her death have always stayed with me:
"In dying your darling brought a piece of heaven closer to you."

and

I'll lend to you for a little time, A child of mine," God said, "For you to love while she lives And mourn for when she's dead."

Our dd's short life has been one of huge blessings in our lives, even though invisible to the rest of the world as to the cause.

I know that your lives were changed forever during the 10 1/2 months of her life. Her reality is far greater than we can comprehend.

[Linda...inOwasso]

God Bless You!

[daisychics]

:grouphug:

[Heather in NC]

Oh Ronette, :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

My heart aches for you my dear friend.

[missplacedalaskan]

Thank you for sharing your baby girl with us today. :grouphug:

[Heather in the Kootenays]

:grouphug::grouphug:

[mysticamethyst]

I hope this day passes quickly for you. For my twins birthday I like to plant a bed of flowers, once I name a star afte each of them; it helps me. :grouphug::grouphug:

[King Alfred Academy]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[hsmamainva]

Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your family today. :grouphug:

[Country Mouse]

:grouphug:

[Lorna in the boonies]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am less than two weeks away from my own deceased daughter's 9th birthday and have already moved into my "annual late September period of reflection", so to speak, so Katherine's story struck close to home. I know how bittersweet the birthdays are.

Your daughter was absolutely gorgeous, and I am struck by the love and the pride which are evident on every face, in every picture.

Thank you for sharing her life with us.:grouphug:

[Nancy in SoCal]

Ronette~

Your story touched my heart, and your unflinching faith strengthened mine. Thanks for that, and thanks for sharing your story and your little Katherine's life with all of us.

May the Lord comfort you and bring you the peace that surpasses all understanding today.

[Ishki]

Your faith and love are beautiful.

Janet

[JudoMom]

Thank you for sharing with us, Ronette. You are a true testimony to the goodness of God. May He comfort you today :grouphug:.

[DB in NJ]

(((Ronette))) My heart breaks for you. You'll be in my prayers tonight.

[Sweetpeach]

CAMom - No words. (Everything I type sounds trite and religious.) Lots of tears though - tears for your loss; tears of joy over your faith and ability to carry on.

Your story has strenghtened me today.

Tricia

[Mom to Aly]

:grouphug: My first daughter would have been 18 years old this year. I still miss her and think of her all the time.

I am sure your daughter is with God, and watching and loving her family. I hope time lessens your pain.

[newlifemom]

:grouphug::grouphug:

Hugging my Katherine for you right now. I cannot even begin . . . God's blessings on you and your precious family.

[Plaid Dad]

Thinking of you and yours today and wishing you peace and comfort.

[Lolly]

Happy birthday Katherine. She was a beautiful baby. Such precious pictures. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[CAMom]

Thank you so much, friends, for allowing me to share with you. It just means so much to know that people acknowledge that she was here and that she was loved.

:grouphug:

[CAMom]

I just wanted to add a special :grouphug: to all of you who have suffered a similar loss. It is a sort of "club," isn't it?

I pray that God would continue to comfort all of you the way he has me.

[Tree House Academy]

My heart breaks for you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little girl with us, and your memories, and most of all, your faith. God bless you and your family.

[Reya]

Bless you!

[JudyJudyJudy]

:grouphug: