On the eve of his 6th heavenly birthday

[dawn]

I just wanted to share that though time goes by, there's a place in my heart that will always miss and love my sweet Theodore David (affectionately known as "Teddy").
Happy birthday sweet son!

I know I shared this a couple of years back, but this poem reminds me of him.

I'll Hold You in Heaven

From the very beginning I loved you,
As I made plans to hold you and rock you:
You were tiny and helpless as you lay in my womb,
But something went wrong and soon you were gone;
My young heart was broken, my tears fell like rain,
I'd never known such heartache and pain.

I wonder who you look like, me or your dad,
Do you have my smile and his eyes?
Would you have been big and tall or tiny and small?
We had dreams for you that reached to the skies.
It was long, long ago and I still miss you so,
Thanks to Jesus, I'll see you in heaven.

I'll hold you in heaven someday,
When my trials on earth pass away;
The angels have rocked you, the Father watches over you,
I know you're waiting for me;
I never could hold you or tell you "Goodbye",
But I'll hold you in heaven someday.


(c) 1998 Jo Ann Taylor All Rights Reserved

[annelillian]

Dawn-

I can not believe it's been 6 years since your Teddy. I have not been on these boards in sometime, but you were a blessing to me in my darkest days. Through your grief, you encouraged and upheld us while we felt like we were falling to pieces. You turned your tender broken heart into a refuge for those of us who needed a place to shed a tear. I am forever grateful for the blessings of your words.

My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you as you mourn the life of your Teddy.

Anne

[dawn]

Thank you for your kind words as well as your thoughts, prayers and hugs, Anne. It means so much.

[emily]

That poem got me. Thinking about you a little late