yes they are all mine!!: My Heart Is Broken....

Thursday, May 8, 2008

My Heart Is Broken....

Ava Rae Boeckman
Jan.31,2008-May7,2008

I know I have posted on here before about Baby Ava who is a guy that Clint and I went to high school withs daughter.. She has been at Children's Mercy since birth(1-31-08) fighting hard for her life.. Sadly she lost that Fight yesterday in her Mommy's arms.. I am asking that you keep her family in your thoughts and prayers... If you want to visit her blog and leave her family a message here it is http://www.kadenboeckman.blogspot.com.....

1 comment:

Nicole McLaughlin said...: Oh Melissa, i'm so sorry and my heart goes out to this family!!!I remember you talking about her now. She is the most beautiful little angel. These moments put everything into perspective.

Love,

me; May 8, 2008 at 3:29 PM

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The Day I Became A Heart Mother

The Day I Became a Heart Mother

One day my world came crashing down,
I'll never be the same.
They told me that my child was sick.
I thought, "am I to blame"?
I don't think I can handle this.
I am really not that strong.
It seemed my heart was breaking.
I have loved him for so long.

I will not give up on this child.
I will listen to your advice.
I will give my child any chance.
No matter what the price.
I will learn all that I need to help my child thrive.
I'll even use that feeding tube.
My child must survive!

Will he need a lot of therapy?
Will he gain the needed weight?
Please God, help me do this.
I will accept our fate.

When the monitors beep at night, it serves as my reminder.
How many parents would love that sound.
Tomorrow I will be kinder.
As another Angel earns his wings,
I run to my child's bed.
I watch him sleep for quite a while.
I bend down and kiss his head.
I cry for the parents whose hearts have been broken.
I look to You wondering why?
Oh Lord, I just can't know your ways....no matter how I try.

And yet, I trust you hold his life, and guide us through each day.
My mind says savor each moment he's here,
but my heart begs, "PLEASE let him stay"!

From pacing the surgical waiting room, to sitting by his bed. From wishing for a good nights sleep, to learning every med.
From wondering, "will he be alright?", to watching him reach out his hands.
With every smile my heart just melts, despite life's harsh demands.

For all who see that faded line.
I look to them and smile.
You see my child is loved so much.
I would face ANY trial.
That scar I trace with my finger (It's the door to his beautiful heart).
God must have known how much I'd love him (Just as He loved him from the start).

A heart mom is always a heart mom.
Now wise beyond her years.
For those who have angels in heaven,
Our hearts share in all of your tears.

Every day I will try and remember,
I was chosen for him (and no other).
I will always embrace that beautiful day.......
When I became a "Heart Mother".

- Author Unknown