| Location | Winchendon, Ma |
| Age | 0 |
| Cause of Death | Still Birth |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/2009 |
| Date of Death | 04/09/2009 |
| Visitors | 634 since 10/10/2009 |
| Creator |
Dear Joshua,
I would have never imagined how such tiny beings with short-lived lives could touch my heart in such
a great way. You and Baby MacNeil have done this and I thank God for it. I thank God that for even
a short amount of time I was given the chance to love someone so much, almost in a mysteriously
powerful way, and be willing to sacrifice all forms of comfort just to keep you safe and well. I
was gearing myself up to love you not only for what I imagined would be your cute and adorable ways
and first accomplishments, but I was ready for the trying times such as sleepless nights, sickness,
terrible twos and monstrous threes. However, I wasn’t given the chance to do this, but I trust
that our Maker knows best. No matter how difficult it is to lose you, I have to thank God for the
experience for it has done for me great things. Not only did you open up the gate of hopes and
dreams, but also the pain of losing you has drawn me closer to God and His community that He has
placed me here on earth, which is the Ruach Israel. This experience showed me where my place was in
the Family of God, which I never even imagined. God knew that my heart has aching for a true
family. Also, the pain has softened the hard parts of my heart and as I heal I’m hoping that I
will have a greater ability to love others for now I know that the depths of pain and suffering can
be ever so deep.
Forgive me for all the times that I may have caused you any pain at all. Even if I’m told that
there was nothing I did to bring this about, I ask for your forgiveness if there was anything at all
that I did, that may not even be known to us or the medical community, to bring this about. Forgive
me for not being able to let go right away for my heart still yearns to care for you and raise you
and have you as part of our family. Forgive me too for having to decide to let go. Forgive me for
needing to move on but know that you will always have a special place in my heart and I will always
look forward to the time when we will finally meet and I can behold you and your sibling as fully
alive and well. For now I will always remember your little gentle kicks and the moments when you
gave the ultrasound technicians a hard time for always swimming away when they needed to measure
you. Also when we thought you were having hiccups for constantly bobbing your head, but Kenny said
you were davening in the womb. We will keep you a part of us and alive through these memories.
May these words that were said, the service and the presence of our friends wrap you around with
lots of love as we accept God’s will say our final goodbyes.
A Mother's Crown
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Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,
as the Angels all looked down.
Today the Lord was placing the jewels
Into my mother's crown.
He held up a golden crown,
as my darling mother looked on.
He said in His gentle voice,
‘I will now explain each one.’
‘The first gem,’ He said, ‘is a Ruby,
and it's for endurance alone,
for all the nights you waited up
for your children to come home.’
'For all the nights by their bedside,
you stayed till the fever went down.
For nursing every little wound,
I add this ruby to your crown.’
‘An emerald, I'll place by the ruby,
for leading your child in the right way.
For teaching them the lessons,
That made them who they are today.’
'For always being right there,
through all life's important events.
I give you a sapphire stone,
for the time and love you spent.’
‘For untying the strings that held them,
when they grew up and left home.
I give you this one for courage.’
Then the Lord added a garnet stone.
‘I'll place a stone of amethyst,’ He said.
‘For all the times you spent on your knees,
when you asked if I'd take care of your children,
and then for having faith in Me.’
‘I have a pearl for every little sacrifice
that you made without them knowing.
For all the times you went without,
to keep them happy, healthy and growing.’
'And last of all I have a diamond,
the greatest one of all,
for sharing unconditional love
whether they were big or small.’
‘It was you love that helped them grow
Feeling safe and happy and proud
A love so strong and pure
It could shift the darkest cloud.’
After the Lord placed the last jewel in,
He said, ‘Your crown is now complete,
You’ve earned your place in Heaven
With your children at your feet.’
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★ In heaven above.
I've just popped on your memorial..
To send you some love..
For a special Angel..
In heaven above
You are greatly missed..
By your family below
Why God took your hand..
They will never know.
You were loved so much..
And nobody could compare
For you are a their special Angel..
In heaven up there.
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copyright ~ Jackie Thomas 30/07/09.
After making his new angel
God looked down from above
He happened to notice you
And all he saw was love
He said to the angel
"I need to send you there,
There is where you'll be loved
Where you will feel the most care"
So God sent you this angel
To nuture, love and grow
But not an angel you could keep
For it would soon be time to go
You taught this angel wonderful things
That only a mother could do
Your angel learnt compassion and warmth
Whilst living inside of you
This angel was one that would have to leave
One you'd hardly hold
One you'd mourn for the rest of your life
If the truth be told
God realised you'd miss this angel
And so he gave you tears
A way to express your love
Over the coming years
Then God called this angel home
And asked what the angel had learned
The angel said a love so strong
In a mothers heart had burned
"I learnt that love can exist
Even when I've gone
For love never dies you see
I've learnt it carries on"
God looked at the angel
Smiled and gave a sigh
"You have learnt a valuable lesson
That often passes people by"
The angel looked at God and asked
"Why is my mummy so sad?"
God answered "when I called you home
It made her miss what she had;
But soon she will realise
I sent her a special gift
I sent her you my child
Although I took you swift
Her love for you will never wain
You will remain ever in her heart
You will be in her thoughts and feelings
Like you've never been apart"
The angel asked God what this mummy did
To deserve such a wonderful thing
"Your mummy is so pure of heart
she makes the angels want to sing"
The angel thanked God
For giving him such a lovely mum
So you see in loving your angel
Your work is truly done
God didn't wish to punish you
He only showed you love
He gave you a special angel
A gift from heaven above
He knows only a special person
Can be an angel mum
He made us in his image
He lost his only son
He know's just how your heart aches
And wished that wasn't so
But your angel is so happy
In God's heavenly home
So when you think of your angel
Please just smile, don't weep
Be proud that God chose you
To love an angel so sweet
When your heart feels empty
Your life so full of despair
Remember God picked you!
Because no-one else compares
(Author Unknown)
A message from your Angel Baby
Mum and Dad
Please don't cry too long, I know you are sad I'm gone. Your heart is broken and filled with pain, but don't you know you will see me again? But this time I'll be beautiful and whole, no flesh and blood, but a heavenly soul. If you could see me now you would not shed a tear, but smile in anticipation for the day you'd join me here. There's no sorrow, no crime, no sickness, no pain, no war, no labor, no death or rain. There's no hate, no fear, no devil or sin, nothing evil or bad can get in. The streets are gold, the lighting is bright, the sun forever shines, there is no night. Angels sing without a hault, or pause, they just sing and praise, there is no time and no such thing as days. And trust me I'm not alone! There are so many Baby Angels here, we play and play and play, oh dear! And best of all Jesus comes to visit us often, we can go talk to God face to face! And when I talked to Him when I arrived, I felt His amazing grace. He told me not to worry about my family at home and that I'm always with you even though I'm gone. I said but if, I'm here, God, how can that be? He said that I'm in your mind, your soul and your sweet memories. Goodbye for now, grieve normally and cry if you must. God knows what's best and in Him you must trust.
Until we meet again, your Baby Angel .Joshua xx
Written by Yolanda Shaw
My child
How can I say Good Bye
When I never said Hello,
Why does my heart grieve
For the child I'll never know?
You were a part of me
For just a little while.
I grieve because I'll never see
The magic in your smile.
I grieve for all the unsaid words
That you will never say.
I grieve that I will never see
You happily at play.
I grieve for all the lullabies
That will remain unsung.
I grieve because I'll never see
Your face gleaming like the sun.
I grieve because you will never know
The comfort of my touch.
I grieve because you will never know
That you were loved so much.
I grieve for all the tomorrows
That will never be.
I grieve because God chose
To take you back from me.
You live among the Angels now
Your earthly mission done,
You will be so dearly missed
Good-Bye my little one.
xxxx for you xxxxxx
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goodnight sleep well joshua xxxxxxx
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God Bless.......
Two Angel Babies - by Unknown Author
Two Angel babies, not here on this earth
Nor playing with toy's, but jumping on stars
And leaping on clouds.
Getting up to mischief, no adults around
Sliding down moonbeams, laying under the sun
Your day's are endless, you're having such fun.
Dancing in raindrops, sipping morning dew
Not here on this earth, how lucky are you?
Such beautiful sights, God's garden does hold
You'll never feel pain, and you'll never grow old.
You know you are loved, how it shines through
It's the love of your Mother, she's sending to you.
And although she misses you, that never will change
She's glad you are happy, in the land of no pain.
She'll love you forever, it will never wane
When she comes to God's garden
She'll hold you again!
To The Child I'll Never Know - by Gloria Dianne
How can I say Good Bye
When I never said Hello,
Why does my heart grieve
For the child I'll never know?
You were a part of me
For just a little while.
I grieve because I'll never see
The magic in your smile.
I grieve for all the unsaid words
That you will never say.
I grieve that I will never see
You happily at play.
I grieve for all the lullabies
That will remain unsung.
I grieve because I'll never see
Your face gleaming like the sun.
I grieve because you will never know
The comfort of my touch.
I grieve because you will never know
That you were loved so much.
I grieve for all the tomorrows
That will never be.
I grieve because God chose
To take you back from me.
You live among the Angels now
Your earthly mission done,
You will be so dearly missed
Good-Bye my little one.
X X
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