| Date of Birth | 25/05/2004 |
| Date of Death | 25/05/2004 |
| Cause of Death | Stillbirth |
| Location | New York |
| Visitors | 691 |
| Creator | Joanne Ryan |
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I am Faith's ....
On the morning of Tuesday, May 25, 2004, Tim and I went to my 37 week check up at the OB's office. Dr. K was having a hard time finding the baby's heartbeat so he sent us to the hospital. After doing an ultrasound, we learned that our precious baby's heart had stopped beating. It was unbelieveable. It was a nightmare come true, but we knew God had a plan for us and we needed to be strong.
I was induced and went through 14 hours of labor. The delivery itself was wonderful. Our parents, my sisters and my closest friends were in the room when our little quiet miracle made her appearance. I remember asking, "Is it a boy or girl?" And my mom saying to me so sweetly, "It's a girl." I was so happy and excited to see my daughter. A daughter.. I had always dreamed of being a mommy and now I really was one.
We learned that the cause of her death was because her umbilical cord was nearly twice the length of a normal cord and had wrapped itself all around her. The nurses took her away to clean her up and brought her back into the room wrapped in a pretty pink blanket that we still have today. We held her and kissed her. We looked at her perfect little feet and hands. She was truly a beautiful little baby. Everyone gathered around our little girl and we all prayed. We thanked God that He blessed us with this child after two years of infertility and although we don't have her here on earth with us, she is waiting for us in Paradise.
The days following our daughter's birth were filled with so much love and support from Nonno and Abuelita, Yaya and Grandpa, Great Yaya, all the Aunts- Kathy, Connie, Allison, Sandra, Tania, Stacey, Christine, Rachel, Sara, Lisa, the Uncles- Bob, Ben, Nat, Enzo, Michael, Doug, and the cousins Danny, Donna, Vera, Tom, Joseph, and little Summer. Our dear friends and collegues from South Colonie, the Budget and King's Chapel were right there on the sidelines praying and crying for us. Our families in Colombia, Italy and around the country were with us in spirit. People we hadn't seen or talked to in so long came out of nowhere with their sympathy, love and prayers. We were so overwhelmed and grateful by all this love and support. We KNEW we could get through this.
Our daughter wasn't named until the day of her funeral. We were sitting in the funeral home and it hit me. FAITH. This is such a monumental word in our lives and in regards to our relationship with our Father and our daughter, it is something we can and will never be without.
We are still living day to day. Some days are better than others. It still hurts and we still cry. But we have comfort in knowing that our precious Faith is being cradled in the arms of our Lord, never to know pain, suffering, anger, desperation, or worry. What more could parents want for their child.
We thank you all for your loving prayers on behalf of Tim and myself and we ask you to please continue praying for us. We also want to thank everyone for all the wonderful baby gifts we received at our shower. We've safely stored them away for another miracle to come. We miss her more than words can say, but if we were given the choice to do it all over again, even with the same result, we would do it in an instant. Faith has opened a doorway into a life we never knew. She has shown us how much love there is in this world.
Our Faith has given us hope.
We love you, little Smooch. We'll see you again someday!
Written by Mommy September 2004
June 23, 2007
Dear Sweet Faith,
You would be three years old right now and I can't help but wonder what you would look like and what your personality would be like. I see your little brother and sister and I wonder if you would be like them.
I miss you so much, my angel. I wish I could hold you and kiss you and play games with you. You'd be getting ready for preschool soon and I know you would be so smart!
I love you so much. I will see you in heaven, my love!
Love,
Mommy
Sept.2/2010
My perfect princess,
I miss you. I want to be with you. I want to kiss you and hug you and tickle you. I want to read a bedtime story to you. I want to snuggle on the couch with you. I want to go for a bike ride with you. My heart is heavy today. I love you forever, my baby.
Love,
Mommy
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