Saturday, June 21, 2008

In Memory of Matthew.

Although we never saw your face or held you in our arms, you still touched us in a special way.

We were so happy when the doctor said congratulation, you are having another baby. We rejoiced and celebrated. We went and bought a cake. Your brothers and sisters were really happy and started to pick out names straight away.

Then the scare came. We went to the hospital and the doctor said I don't know yet. There is something in the womb but I cannot see a heart beat. We prayed and all our friends joined in.

When the news came that you had died we all cried. We wanted to see you and hold you but it wasn't meant to be.

It is comforting to know that you will never know the pain that this life brings. You will have eternal happiness. Still we grieve what might have been.

Thank you God for the gift of new life. Thank you for all the blessings. Help us all over the next few weeks as we grieve.

16 comments:

Vicki said...

Therese, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.

Easter Almuena said...

Hi Therese,
You were one of the first things that came to mind as I begin my new day (when dawn is yet an hour away). God embrace you, Steve and children with his love, comforting peace and strength. I continue to keep you all in my prayers. God whose infinite wisdom is also unfathomable be praised!
Love,
Easter:-)

Barb Szyszkiewicz said...

I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I will pray for your precious little one and for your family as you grieve him. Obviously he was much loved already! May God console all of you.

Jean Heimann said...

Dear Therese,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am lifting up you and your family in prayer at this time. May God fill each of your hearts with His peace.

In the love of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
Jean

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you Therese and your lost little one

I will pray for you and the baby and hope you will recover physically

Karnak

Jane (a.k.a. patjrsmom) said...

Therese and Steve and family,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. May the peace of Christ rest in your hearts and may our blessed Mother comfort you.

God Bless,
Jane

Anonymous said...

I am so very very sorry for your loss Therese. May our dear Lord and his Blessed Mother bring you and your family much comfort and peace. I am sure little Matthew will be watching over you all in a very special way from heaven. May God Bless your precious family

lowdenclear said...

Know that you and your family are in my prayers. God bless.

Shirley said...

Therese and Steve, I am so sorry about the loss of Matthew. I hope it consoles you to know that he is in the precence of God in heaven and that you have one more intercessor on your behalf.

Amy said...

Therese,
I am so very sorry. There are not words. I too have been there and it is not an easy road. God is with you and so are all our prayers.
God bless.

Shelly said...

Therese - What beautiful touching words from the mother whose face he never kissed -

What a wonderful name, which means: "Gift from God"

A soul to pray for you who is face to face with God and in the arms of the Blessed Mother!

Matthew - please pray for us, the Church Militant!

Anonymous said...

I am very sad to hear about your loss, Therese. You and the family are in my prayers - and Matthew, if he needs them.

I will pray for a quick return to physical health following the curette. And that God will comfort you.

Jennifer in TX said...

Dear Therese,
I wanted you to know that our family will hold your dear family in prayer as you mourn the loss of your precious little Matthew. This is indeed a heavy cross but know that we will be praying for you! Thank you for your prayers for us.

Shosannah said...

Oh Therese this was such a very beautiful tribute to your dear son Matthew.
I can't imagine your grief but know that we pray for you.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

{{{{Therese}}}}}, I am so sorry for your loss.

*~JennD.'J.M.J.'~* said...

dear Therese ~
We have never met, but I came across your Blog through OneCameBack. I just wanted to say that I am so sorry you have lost your child. I am the mother of eight myself, two more in Heaven, so I can sympathize...and I will keep you in my prayers! God keep you and yours ~ JennD.*JMJ*

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