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Grace2012 - 11:03pm Mar 22, 2012 EST

I lost my daughter Grace Saniya Tisby when she was only 23 weeks and 2 days gestational age. She lived for two hours on February 27, 2012. I would like to share a letter that I wrote for my baby girl that was read at her memorial service.

I Will Always Love You…
To my Grace, words cannot even begin to express the pain I feel. I just wish this was a nightmare and I would wake up. I had so many plans for us…you a little diva, us dressing alike, mother/daughter outings, plans for you to prosper - I saw a perfect future.
     On February 27, 2012 at 5:53PM, you entered this world. You came in quietly but only for a moment. Your heart beated slow and softly but it was those few moments of life that you shared with us that I will never forget.
     As the team worked on you I prayed that your heart beat would increase, oh how I would have given anything to take your place. God whispered GRACE has made an appearance, now I need her back home. The doctor announced that there was nothing more they could do for you, it was at that moment my heart was broken. It was then I decided that you were my Grace. You made me realize that we take God’s Grace for granted. God gives us Grace repeatedly, yet we continue to do the same things. You were an angel heaven sent to remind us of Grace.
     My heart continues to cry for you daily, there are no words that can express the 23 weeks and 2 days that you shared with us all. I will miss you kicking early in the morning, waking me up at night, kicking during those work meetings, doing your crunches, and dancing to Whitney Houston’s I wanna Dance with Somebody.
     Even though we do not understand God’s plan, you will forever be in our hearts. We will dance again in heaven and this time the moment will never cease. I Love You Grace Saniya Tisby, until we meet on the other side of heaven…save a dance for me.

Mom

My heart goes out to all of the mothers, fathers, and family who have experienced the loss of a child. It has been three weeks and three days since my daughter's passing. Each day or moment shall I say is different but with prayer and God's Grace we will get through this. It is my prayer that everyone who has experienced the loss of a child will continue to look at the brighter days for the sun will shine again...



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brookeg - Mar 22, 2012 11:40 pm (#1 Total: 9)  

 

Thank you for sharing your letter. It is such a touching and beautiful piece of your heart and I'm sure Grace loved it. I am also a angel mom and it is something I wish no none knew the pain of. I am so sorry for the loss of Grace
Welcome to share
Brooke

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  • NathansMom13 - Mar 23, 2012 12:43 am (#2 Total: 9)  

    Come to ShareUnion 2012: It's the BEST weekend ever!!!  

    Hi and welcome to Share. Thank you for sharing your letter with us. It is beautiful, I'm sure it was hard for you to write but I'm sure Grace loved it.
    Laura

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  • lvazquez - Mar 23, 2012 3:29 pm (#3 Total: 9)  

    Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

    Welcome to SHARE. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your precious baby girl Grace. I can feel the love you have for her in your words and your letter to her is very touching. Thank you for sharing that here. Hold on to those moments that you had together. I know how your heart is breaking. I'm an angel mom too. This site has been a tremendous line of support to me since our loss. I hope that you will find more comfort and support here.

    Lindsay

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  • Grace2012 (Mar 25, 2012 12:18 am)


  • Dgraces Mom - Mar 23, 2012 3:45 pm (#4 Total: 9)  

    ^i^D'Lon Grace^i^ ~ Forever 3 ~ Missing you every second of every day! (I HATE PH!)  

    Hello and welcome to Share. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter Grace. The letter you wrote moved me to tears. Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful words here. I, too, am an angel mom and Share is where I found the most comfort and support. Please know that you are not alone in your journey.

    Sending you peace,
    Yolonda

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  • Grace2012 (Mar 25, 2012 12:22 am)


  • Grace2012 - Mar 25, 2012 12:13 am (#5 Total: 9)  

     

    Replying to: brookeg (Mar 22, 2012 11:40 pm)
    Thank you for sharing your letter. It is such a touching and beautiful piece of your heart and I'm sure...

    Thank you. I agree with you and I wish noone had to know the pain of lossing a child. I am also sorry for your loss, I was directed to this site by the March of Dimes. This year my sorority and I are walking in memory of my daughter. "Marching for Grace".

    Grace2012 - Mar 25, 2012 12:16 am (#6 Total: 9)  

     

    Replying to: NathansMom13 (Mar 23, 2012 12:43 am)
    Hi and welcome to Share. Thank you for sharing your letter with us. It is beautiful, I'm sure it was...

    Thank you Laura.

    Grace2012 - Mar 25, 2012 12:18 am (#7 Total: 9)  

     

    Replying to: lvazquez (Mar 23, 2012 3:29 pm)
    Welcome to SHARE. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your precious baby girl Grace. I can...

    Thank you Lindsay, it is very comforting to know that support and comfort is out there for angels moms like us. I am also sorry for your loss.

    Shauniesa

    Grace2012 - Mar 25, 2012 12:22 am (#8 Total: 9)  

     

    Replying to: Dgraces Mom (Mar 23, 2012 3:45 pm)
    Hello and welcome to Share. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter Grace. The letter you...

    Hello Yolonda,

    Thank you Yolonda, I can feel the comfort and support that is within the Share community. I am also sorry for your loss, it is comforting to know that there are other angel moms out here that I can go to for comfort and support.

    Shauniesa

    TrinitysMommy - Mar 26, 2012 3:23 am (#9 Total: 9)  

    Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

    Welcome to SHARE, im sorry for your loss, I know all to well how hard it is to be the mommy of an angel. Please know you are not alone and we are all here for you!

    hugs,
    Samantha



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