One year ago today, a Ivillage friend of mine, Michelle, gave birth to micro-preemie twins, Nick and Kenny. They were only about 24 weeks gestation....but both valiant fighters. Kenny fought all odds to turn 1 year old today. Nick was called home by his Creator.
Other moms in that group lost their precious babes.....Shelly said farewell to her precious Damien, Marie endured the loss of her angel, Bridget after losing another child a year before, and Sleepy-me whose real name I do not know, lost her precious Audrey.
When I become weary of the fussies, I remember that for some, such a shrill and piercing cry would be a welcome sound in their home. This does not make colic less difficult, but it gives me perspective. In the span of my life, this is a brief flicker in time.
So today, I hug my fussy baby as he arches his back and wails because.......he's here. I look in his teary eyes and tell him that I love him because......I can.
May we remember that all lives carry purpose and that each moment of life is precious. Thank God tonight for your blessing(s)....even if they wake you up 4 times.
And Happy Birthday, Kenny. May you inspire us that all things are possible.......
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Thank you so much for your words. Thank you for thinking of my twins today! ((((hugs)))
love always,
Michele
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