October 21,2002 - December 28,2003
This page is dedicated to my beloved son Antonio. He died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). He will forever be remembered in my heart and in the hearts of many others.
To All Parents Written by:Edgar A.Guest (from"All In a lifetime"-Copyright,1983
"I'll lend you for a little time a child of Mine," He said,
"For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he's dead,
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
"I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, Thy will be done."
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
Thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother
And I know I heard him say.
This we know is true.
But God can you be a Mother
When your baby's not with you?
With confidence in His voice
I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice.
And others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb
But there's no need to stay
I want my baby here
He took a breath and cleared His throat
And then I saw a tear.
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say
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 had so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quickly
My mommy set me free.
But I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep
On her pillow's where I lay.
And whisper in her ear.
Mommy don't be sad today
I'm your baby and I'm here."
Your children are ok
Your babies are here in My home
And this is where they'll stay.
Until your lesson is through.
And on the day that you come home
They'll be at the gates for you.
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.
Until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day
And you know you're the best one!
This next poem is called What Makes a Mother. The Author is Unknown. I hope it inspires you as much as it has done to me.
WHAT MAKES A MOTHER
A Mother has a baby
Yes, you can He replied
Some I send for a lifetime
I just don't understand this, God
I wish I could show you
"We go to earth to learn our lessons
I miss my Mommy oh so much
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
So you see my dear sweet one
They'll wait for you with Me
So now you see what makes a Mother
Through some on earth may not realize you are a Mother,
