What My Child Has Taught Me

"I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I've learned that learning to forgive takes a lot of practice.
I've learned that friends can become strangers, and strangers can become friends.
I've learned that ignorance isn't an excuse for the lack of compassion.
I've learned that some people will never, ever  - "get it."
I've learned that the community of sorrow is the strongest of all.
I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken
from you too soon.
I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving
words. It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned that love isn't measured by the amount of time you
have with someone.
I've learned that some ssorrow is so deep that it has no words.
But so is love."

Caleigh, tomorrow you would have been three months old and I can only imagine how sweet and beautiful you would have been,
but you were born sweet and beautiful and I'm left wondering how perfection could have been improved upon.  Doubtful, that
it could have been!  

I love you to the moon, and back.  G'Ma

My Mommy's a survivor:

My Mommy's a survivor, or so I've heard it said.
But I hear her crying at night when all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake at night and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her to help her understand.
But like the sands on the beach that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving Mom, who thinks of me each day.
She wears a smile for others...a smile of disguise.
But through Heaven's door I see tears flowing from her eyes.
My Mommy  tries to cope with death to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows it is her way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving Mom...through Heaven's open door,
I try to tell her that angels protect me forever more.
But I know that doesn't help her or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her...And show her that you care.
For no matter what she says...no matter what she feels.
My surviving Mommy  has a broken heart that time won't ever heal!

My Daddy      

My Daddy is big
My Daddy is tough
his feelings kept hidden
though he loves me so much
He gets in his car
to go for a drive
stops off somewhere quiet
to think for a while
He carries his pain
way deep inside
he hides it from Mummy
Cos big boys don't cry!

Hey My Precious Angel! I wanted to tell you about my day. I went to a baby shower today for Francis and it was really hard. She is such a great friend to me that I had to be there for her. No matter how hard I knew it was gonna be, I knew deep in my heart that she was more important and I couldn't be selfish. I know that you were there with me the whole time. You never left my mind not once. YOU NEVER DO!!! I miss you so much and I just wanna hold you and kiss you so bad. You are my baby girl and I love you so much. Have a good day playing with your friends. Please continue to watch over Daddy, Stephen and me. You are OUR "Guardian Angel"! We love you baby!!

Melinda,
     I know Mother's Day was hard for you. I wish I could do more to ease your pain. I can't I know, but I would. Just know that I am always here for you, and I Love you very much!! (Always remember what Judi wrote today. It is the truth.)

I am sure Caleigh is saying this from the gates of Heaven to you

This little Dove of Peace flies from site to site. Please help it make a
line around the globe by taking it with you to your site and giving it to someone else for their site

Hey My Lil Angel Baby!
How are you doing today? I am sure your doing good and having fun with your angel friends. I was thinking of you like always and so I decided I write you. I really haven't been doing anything lately. This weekend I got to go to prom with Tiffany your other cousin...which you would have known her as "Sissy". Thats what your lil brother Stephen calls her. It was pretty fun. Before the prom Alison your Aunt Cockys friend came over, she just had a baby girl not to long ago to. I got to hold her and when I was holding her all I could think about was you. I guess because she was a pretty baby and so were you. It just felt right holding her..I guess because I could picture myself holding you. I am glad I got to see her and hold her but I also wish you were here for me to hold also..Nobody can take your place in my heart. Your always going to be my Special Lil Angel Baby!. I miss you so much baby girl. But, I know you are in a better place and you are watching over all of us. Before we came home Sunday we stopped by and saw you and put you a cross made out of purple flowers out there. The top three flowers are from your Mommy, Daddy, and Brother. I hope you like it. I am going to go. I just wanted to let you I know I was thinking about you. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. *HUGS AND KISSES* XoXoXoXoXoX

A Rose for Caleigh Breann