~ UNTIL THERE WAS YOU ~
I never knew love
Until there was you.
I never knew hope
Until I felt you move.
I never knew happiness
Until I heard your heartbeat.
And I never knew weariness
Until I went to sleep.
I never knew sadness
Until they said you were gone.
I never knew fear
Until I knew something was wrong.
I never knew anger
Until you were born and didn't cry.
And I never knew sadness
Until the tears flowed from my eyes.
But I had never known the joy
Of meeting my child before.
I had never known the true wonder
Of seeing in someone both of us and more.
I had never known the happiness
That you gave to me that day.
And I have never know the emptiness
That my arms felt when they took you away.
I had never known what it is to lose
Something I wanted so bad.
And I never knew what it was hurt
To feel so dead and so sad.
I had never known what it is to be a Mommy
Until they gave you to me.
And I miss you so much my darling angel,
My little boy, Casey.
Written by: Casey's mommy
~ SEVEN DAYS ~
Seven Days was not enough
Not enough time
To see your smile
And hear your sweet laugh
To know the sound of your voice
Or even your cry
Do you favor your left or right hand?
Seven Days is not enough time
For us to teach you
To play catch or ride a bike
To run in a field
Or learn to swim
To see you wonder why
How we can tell you a story
Or play hide and seek
In seven short days
It's not enough time
To see you raise your hands for a hug
Or carry you asleep from the car
Our hearts are heavy
As we hold you near
Precious boy
As we kiss you
And try to let go
Seven Days was not enough
Written by: Casey's mommy
~ TO CASEY ~
He was born
therefore
He does exist, timeless
and forever.
His youth kept him
innocent;
sinless, timeless
and forever.
For whom should we mourn?
Him, whole and waiting; or us
struggling along with what lies ahead;
seeming timeless and forever.
Let's not mourn at all
Let's celebrate
LIFE always.
Written by: Marilyn Kreyer,
Casey's Great Grandma
~ MY ANGEL ~
God sent to me an angel,
it had a broken wing.
I bent my head and wondered
“How could God do such a thing?”
When I asked the Father
why he sent this child to me,
the answer was forthcoming,
He said, “Listen and you will see.
My children are all precious,
and none is like the rest.
Each one to me is special,
I send each one from the heavens
and I place it in the care of those who
know my mercy, those with love to spare.
Sometimes I take them back again.
Sometimes I let them stay.
No matter what may happen
I am never far away.
So if you find an angel
and you do not know what to do,
remember I am with you,
love is all I ask of you.”
Written By Paul Dammann
~ LIFETIME WISH ~
If I could have a lifetime wish,
A dream that would come true,
I’d pray to God with all my heart
for yesterday and you.
A thousand words can’t bring you back,
I know, because I’ve tried.
Neither will a million tears,
I know, because I have cried.
You left behind my broken heart,
And happy memories, too.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
Author Unknown
~ ONLY THE BEST ~
A heart of gold stopped beating,
two shining eyes at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove,
He only takes the best.
God knows you had to leave us,
but you did not go alone-
for part of us went with you,
the day He took you home.
To some you are forgotten,
to others just part of the past,
but to those of us who loved and lost you,
the memory will always last.
Author Unknown
~ MOMMY IT'S ME ~
Mommy it's me your angel from above.
I had to write to ease your fears,
I am truly at peace up here.
Heaven is much more beautiful
than I can even say.
I have so many angels with me
and more arriving each day.
When God called me home to him
your heart broke in two.
I watched your world shatter
I watched your tears flow free.
But what you did not know,
I am always right there beside you
every second of everyday.
Life is full of surprises
never knowing where it will lead.
Through the twist and turns you will see
God had plans for me.
You were chosen special to carry an angel
and that was me.
How proud I am of you and all that you do.
God knew when he chose you that
you were the one for me.
Author Unknown
~ SOMEONE SPECIAL ~
Someone special entered our lives,
though only for a while.
Remembering can bring bittersweet tears,
andeven sometimes smiles.
Now we must continue on,
Our memories are what see us through.
Eventually we'll be together again
And spend all of eternity with you.
Gently you came into our lives,
Heaven's gift more precious than gold.
Eagerly we await the day,
we return to you to hold.
Author Unknown
~ WHAT MAKES A MOTHER ~
I thought of you all, I closed my eyes
and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother
and I know I heard him say,
"A Mother has a baby.
This we know is true."
But God can you be a Mother
when your baby's not with you?
"Yes you can!" He replied
with confidence in His voice,
"I give many women babies,
when they leave is not their choice."
"Some I send for a lifetime
and others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb
but there's no need to stay."
I just don't understand this God,
I want my baby here.
He took a deep breath
and cleared His throat
and then I saw a tear.
I wish I could show you
what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
with other children and say,
"We go to earth to learn our lessons
of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mom
who has so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quick
My Mommy set me free.
I miss My Mommy oh so much
but I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep
on her pillow's where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
and whisper in her ear,
Mommy don't be sad today
I'm your baby and I'm here."
"So you see my dear sweet one,
your children are OK.
Your babies are here in my home
and this is where they'll stay.
They'll wait for you with me
until your lesson is through.
And on the day that you come home
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
that you are a Mother
until there time is done
They'll be up here with me one day
and know you're the best one.
Written with love
for all the Mother's
missing their babies
by Jennifer Wasik
~ I'M STILL HERE ~
Mother, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, Mother, I'm everyplace!
~Author Unknown~
~ MOMMY, PLEASE DON'T CRY ~
Mommy, please don’t cry...
A beautiful angel carried me here!
I met Jesus today, Mommy!
He cradled me in His big, strong arms.
He made me feel so happy inside.
Mommy, please don't cry...
Heaven is wonderful!
Did you know the streets
are made of gold?
Real gold!
I have lots of friends, Mommy.
We run and play,
we giggle and laugh.
I can't wait to show you
my secret hideouts!
Mommy, please don't cry...
When I fall it doesn't hurt!
There are no tears in Heaven.
I've met a man named Noah.
He told me about his big boat,
all the animals,
and the very first rainbow.
Have you heard of Noah, Mommy?
Mommy, please don't cry...
We have lots of parties here;
with streamers and hats,
and the best chocolate cake ever!
When it's time to rest,
angels tuck us in.
I never get scared Mommy,
there is no darkness here!
Jesus is the light of Heaven.
Mommy, please don't cry...
The angels are always singing.
I love to sing with the angels!
You'd be proud of me, I have a pretty good voice.
I must have gotten it from you.
There is a river, Mommy,
in the most beautiful garden
you could ever imagine
and a huge tree with yummy fruit.
The angels call it the tree of life.
Mommy, it's so wonderful
to be alive in Heaven!
Mommy, please don't cry...
Sometimes I just like to be by myself.
That's when I think of you.
Someday Mommy,
we will hold each other tight!
Then you will cradle me in your arms,
and stroke my hair
And once again,
our hearts will beat together.
Mommy, please don't cry...
I'll wait right here for you.
Written by Linda DeYmax
~ MOTHER NATURE~
If we, as parents, waited nine long months for the birth of our baby boy, would you not expect us to love him? If we brought our new baby home, would you not expect us to care for him, nurture him, and adore him? Anything less would be considered abuse, wouldn't it?
But what if he cries only once, and our happiest memories are of the months he lived and grew within? What if his baby blue eyes open only once, and all the pictures in his album can be counted on one hand? What happens then? What do we do when the milk comes in, and no one is here to drink it? Or we awaken for the two a.m. feeding and rush into the nursery, only to find it empty?
What happens when my tummy begins to flatten, and my pregnant body returns to "normal', and we still have no little one to hold? Where are the smiles? Where is the joy? WHERE IS THE BABY? What if morning sickness suddenly becomes mourning sickness, and postpartum depression occurs in the midst of grieving for a baby boy?
And what if the only cries in our house, are our own? How do we explain everything nature intended to happen when a baby is born, still happens? Except the most important part! Apparently, my tummy is empty. And yet the cradle is empty, too. My mind can't comprehend this craziness. What if our love continues to grow as the weeks and months and years gradually slip away, And our precious little boy...Never...Comes home?
Author Unknown
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