You were a miracle from the start,
I've never felt so much joy in my heart.

At first they thought I was having twins,
So I held my breath and waited on pins.

The ultrasound showed that you were big and strong,
But then the phone call came and something was wrong.

We went to Baptist for all kinds of tests,
We were so worried, it was hard to rest.

Dr. Pope took me to his office and said, "please come in,
I hate to tell you, but we've got bad news again."

"Your baby is very sick, and it's going to die,"
I left all alone and went to my car and cried.

When I got home your Dad said, "what's wrong?"
I told him the results, and he held me all night long.

We put our faith in God and prayed every night,
If your life was to be, He would make everything right.

Then on March 30th God called you home,
I knew he had a reason, but I felt so alone.

You were beautiful my precious baby boy,
Your life was so short, but you brought us so much joy.

The funeral was Saturday, and it was sad,
I never knew something could hurt so bad.

You've taught me alot my only son,
That "things" don't matter, and love weighs a ton.

You've softened my heart and opened my eyes,
We must strive to live right because everyone dies.

Oh Heavenly Kingdom, I can't wait,
To meet my son and Father at the gate,

Until then I'll continue to pray,
For the good Lord to guide me each and every day.

Love, Mommy   04-25-00

I thought of you and closed my eyes            We go on earth to learn our lesson
       And prayed to God today,                           Of life and love and fear,
   I asked what makes a Mother                    My Mommy loved me oh so much
   And I know I heard Him say,                           I got to come straight here.
        "A Mother has a baby                            I feel so lucky to have a Mom
       This we know is true."                             Who had so much love for me,
    But God can you be a Mother                      I learned my lesson very quick
  When your baby's not with you?                         My Mommy set me free.
     "Yes, you can," He replied                         I miss my Mommy oh so much
    With confidence in his voice,                             But I visit her each day,
     "I give many women babies                             When she goes to sleep
When they leave is not their choice.                     On her pillows where I lay.
       Some I send for a lifetime                        I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
         And others for a day,                                     And whispher in her ear,
 And others I send to feel your womb                     Mommy don't be sad today
     But there's no need to say."                             I'm your baby and I'm here.
   I just don't understand this, God                       So you see my dear sweet one
          I want my baby here.                                     Your children are okay,
He took a breath and cleared his throat              Your babies are here in my home
             And then I saw a tear,                             And this is where they'll stay.
          "I wish I could show you                              They'll wait for you with me
     What your child is doing today.                        Until their lesson is through,
     If you could see your child smile               And on the day that you come home
     With the other children and say,                    They'll be at the gates for you.

"So now you see what makes a Mother,
      It's the feeling in your heart
     It's the love you had so much of,
         Right from the very start.
        Though some on earth may not realize your a mother
          Until their time is done,
          They'll be up here with Me one day
         And know you're the best one."

                                         -Author Unknown