Elijah,
Today was a huge milestone, you made it to term. You are such a strong little boy who has already overcome so much. Tomorrow is also a big day for you, it will be the day you meet us. I can't even express how excited I am to see you. Your big sister is also very excited to meet you, she has been hugging you through my belly the last few days, I know she loves you very much. It has been a long road and a hard battle, but you have proved that you are a fighter. I don't know how much time we will get to spend together, but I want you to know that every moment we spend with you will be the best moments of my life. Your family loves you so much and no matter what happens in the next few days or weeks, your life will be celebrated. You are such an inspiration, and the best son I could ever ask for. You are beautiful.
Love,
Momma
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About Me
- LC
- I have such an amazing family, I am so blessed. My husband Jon and I have a beautiful daughter named Dylan who is constantly making us smile. We also have a son, Elijah, who has changed our world and touched our hearts. Even though he is an angel now, we will always embrace and celebrate his life.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 246 Newer› Newest»Delurking to tell you that my heart goes out to you in this wonderful and at the same difficult time for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day!! You will finally meet your baby boy. I will be praying for you and sending lots of love your way.
you, your family and your beautiful baby boy are in my prayers today and always!
Thinking of you and praying for you all tomorrow. Hoping it goes as well as it can and that you get many precious moments with that sweet boy!
Your strength is amazing. I am praying for you and Elijah. I hope tomorrow brings you much joy despite the difficulties. Many prayers going up.
Both Rob and I have been praying for Eli, you and your family. You are one of the strongest people I know and my heart goes out to you. Maija and I will be lighting a prayer candle for you tomorrow and praying for a healthy delivery. God bless!
God bless tomorrow. You have the prayers of so many people.
My family will be thinking of your family tomorrow. I know that things will happen for a reason and that you are in our prayers.
you are in my thoughts and prayers, but especially today. i'm so glad you finally get to hug and kiss your little elijah tomorrow and show him a lifetime of love in the time you have with him. my heart just breaks for you -- what a precious gift he is. i will be praying for you tomorrow. may you experience a heavenly peach and joy as you bring him into this world and get to meet him for the first time. hugs!
God bless!
Well done Elijah, you've made it so far!
What an amazingly bitter sweet day you will share tomorrow. My thoughts are with you as you count down to the moment you get to hold your precious little fighter. Every moment you get with Eli will be blessed.
You have been truly inspiring through out your pregnancy, and I can not wait to hear how Eli travels....when you're up to sharing with us all out here in blogland.
Strength and love to you all xxxx
I wish you time and happiness with Elijah. He is such a treasured little fighter! My thoughts will be with you! Loves and Hugs
I will be thinking of you today! I pray that you get to spend as many moments that you can with your sweet boy. ::hugs::
I will be thinking and praying for your family today. I hope you get to spend wonderful moments with Elijah.
Happened upon your story & I am so inspired by your strength. Wishing you precious time with your beautiful son. Standing strong in prayer, J. Silvey
You have touched my life with your story and sharing. Best wishes to you and your family as you meet Elijah. I am thinking and praying for you.
You are such a beautiful and strong woman. I pray that you have an easy labor and that you and your family get to spend time with Elijah. You have touched my life forever. I wish that I had a sliver of your courage. It might not mean much from a complete stranger, but I am proud of you, your choices, and your strength. God bless you.
-Jennifer
I was pregnant with a Tri13 baby myself, but was not able to make the brave decisions your family has. (the baby decided for us) I've been awing your grace, your strength, and your ability to keep moving forward with your head up. Know that you have a huge support group in us when times get tough.
My thoughts are with you all today and always.
-Tracie (Davezwife)
I'm always thinking of your family but, I wanted to let you know that I am hoping for the best for your family today. I've followed your journey for quite some time and you are such a beautiful, strong woman.
Dear Elijah,
I hope that you are stronger than ever today and that you are able to meet your wonderful, loving family. You are such a special little boy who holds a place in many, many hearts. I wish you and your family strength, love, and peace today and always.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today. I hope are able to spend many moments with your precious boy. You are an amazing woman. Best of Luck.
I wish you nothing but time and happiness with Elijah. Your story has inspired me you are a strong woman. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
It's after 9...you are moments away from meeting your miracle-he already is one!
we love you, Laura! you are so strong. Eli is so blessed to have you as his mommy.
I'm thinking of you today, Laura. You are an amazing person and Elijah is such a lucky little boy to have you as his mother. I'm wishing you all the strength in the world today.
Thinking of you today. I hope that the time you spend with your little angel today is filled with love, laughter, and joy. He is a strong little man who has already overcome more then most do in a lifetime.
xo,
Jenni
I will be thinking about you and your whole family today. You are an amazing womam.
I am thinking and praying for you and your family. Enjoy your time with your sweet baby. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
Thinking of you many times today...I pray for a smooth and quick labor and that you get to spend time with your strong little man as a family...you are a brave and strong woman!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. He is a stong boy and is blessed to have such a strong and wonderful mother.
Eli is so lucky to have such a wonderful, caring and loving family to be a part of. I am praying for you and your family. May your time with Eli be filled with love, caring and peace.
We are thinking of you and your family today. May you have a good amount of time with your strong little boy.
Praying for you!
You and your family are in my prayers today. You are a beautiful, amazing, and strong woman and an inspiration to all.
Sending you lots and lots of love. xoxo
Praying for you today. Enjoy your time with your beautiful little boy.
I have been thinking of you and Eli since I woke up this morning nonstop. I pray for the best, and that you get to spend some beautiful time at home with him. We have a candle buring today for you and Eli. Sending much love and hugs your way. And even though today may bring about much uncertainty, congratulations on your beautiful baby boy.
Congratulations on having such a beautiful, strong son. I am amazed by your strength, the beauty of your story, and your willingness to share it with all of us. I have been praying for Eli and your family. May you have a safe, easy delivery and may you spend as much time as possible with your little miracle. I'm sure he can already feel your overwhelming love. Remember that God never gives us more than we can handle. Peace be with you.
Good Luck Laura! I am so sorry you and your family is going through this. I am praying for you and Elijah! What a strong boy to make it full term!
Lots of love and prayers!
Salena
I am not sur how I got here. A comment I think you let at Leigh. Anyway, it doesn't matter, I got here and it did my heart good. I am so plese with you and the choice you made to carry your son. You have a great attitude. I have a disabled son (fragile x) who is 21. I am so glad he is in my life. Has made it so much better. You are a wonderful woman.
I don't know you. I will probably never know you. What I do know about you however is you are a strong woman who has made an incredible journey. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and I await to hear the wonderful news of the birth of your son. I know he will be beautiful and am wishing you all nothing but the best!
God bless you and your family. You are a strong woman, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I've been thinking of you all day and I'm still praying for a miracle Laura! Hope you're doing ok! What am I saying, I KNOW you're doing ok!!
HUGS from me and Rosemary!!
Good luck, Laura! He'll be here soon, it's very exciting!
Praying for you all and Elijah, you have all been close to my mind and heart today!
Thank you for bringing Elijah into the world and celebrating his life, even if short. What a godly message for his sister and many others. Every gift from God should be celebrated.
you are such a strong beautiful inspiring woman. your son is amazing and I don't even know him. you are so blessed, God loved Elijah so much that he gave him this disorder so that he will return to him in heaven. Elijah will be in the highest kingdom in heaven because he will not have to go through the trials and ordeals that we have to here on earth. you will one day be able to watch him grow. I pray for you and your wonderful family.
No words can express how strong you are. I'm praying you and your family get many precious moments with your sweet boy. I'll be thinking about you guys. Many hugs and lots of love.
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers!
I just found your blog today and went back through every post. You and your husband can be so proud and joyful that God sent Elijah to you. It is really an honor and a blessing that He chose you to be his mother. Elijah is such an amazing soul that beat many odds and has touched so many others before even being born. According to your twitter, you are in labor now, and I will light a candle and pray for you and your family. I feel so deeply for you and your family and wish you all great joy as you meet your son. God bless you all.
Laura, I have been thinking of and praying for you and your family all day. I have no words to express how you and your baby Eli have impacted my life. Your strength and never ending love for your precious baby boy are apparent in your heartfelt letters to your son. God Bless you and the family as you meet Baby Eli. <3
Praying for you and your family today. May God bless you with beautiful moments in the time ahead and may you cherish them always. Welcome to the world baby Eli!
How you have the strength you do seemed so incredible to me at first, then I realized it's simply there because you are an incredible mother. My thoughts will be with you all night.
Your family is in my prayers today Laura. You are very strong.
We are thinking of you.
God bless you Laura! God is with you during this difficult time.
Lots of love and hugs.
Totally hooked on your blog...came across it last week and have read every entry. I commend you and your family for what you're doing. I can only imagine how hard it is to be doing what you're doing; I applaud you. I wish you, Elijah, and your family the best. I can't wait for your next entry! Elijah has made it this far and I have a feeling he's still got a lot left in him! xoxo
Praying for your precious family tonight....Elijah is a strong little guy and your strentgh and courage shines through. I commend you for what you're doing.
My prayers go to you and your family. God Bless!! You are so strong. Lots of Love!!
Sending you tons of thoughts and prayers to your family. Give that little boys lots of hugs and kisses! He is very loved by many.
I'll continue to pray for you and your family.
Dear Laura and Baby Elijah,
You have touched the lives of many in such a beautiful and positive way. I am praying for both of you and your family.
You have courage and strength beyond your years. My heart breaks but also sings for the beautiful moments you have had with Eli and will have with him once he is here. I will keep you, Eli, and your family in my thoughts, prayers, and heart..
I'll say a prayer for your family.
I can only say that my family and I have you in our prayers. I am deeply impacted by your journey, and the strength of your son Elijah. I could never in a million years be as brave as you, or keep my head up like you have in so many difficult times. Keep trusting in the Lord. You and your son have done tremendously throughout your pregnancy. Sending your family lots and lots of love. God bless!!!
I've been directed to your blog by a friend of mine, she told me a little of your story and I read what I could here.
You're in our prayers, you and your beautiful family. May your meeting with your son be everything you've imagined. He's as beautiful as you've dreamed. I'm so glad you had the time you have had with him but I'm so sorry you don't have more of it.
Love and Prayers from my family...
You have been in my thoughts all day long and my prayers this day as well. I hope the rest of the labor goes smoothly for you and that you are holding your sweet miracle soon.
praying for you, baby Eli, and your family right now....God is good and with you every step of the way....thank you for sharing your story with us.
Congratulations on your beautiful little boy. You and your family are so strong. I continue to pray for you and your time with Elijah.
My family and I have been praying for you throughout your pregnancy and birth. I'm so happy that you are able to spend these moments with him. I want you to know you have several people thinking of you and your family. Take comfort in the days to come from the memories you have made. God bless you and your precious son.
Aww! They found a sac of fluid on my babies head 4 weeks ago, and that is a very hard situation to endure. It is gone so our worries of Trisomy are gone, but what a brave and hard decision to carry to term. Everyone looks at you funny when you say you want that, we were going to do the same. God will move mountains with that baby and bless you immensley. My prayers are with you! Karen Kingsbury has a book with a story just like yours. Its beautiful!
You truly are a wonderful family. God has definitely blessed you in many ways and I will continue to pray for your Elijah and the whole family. God Bless
You are truly amazing and you should be so proud!! T&P are with you and your family
Congratulatoins on baby Elijah! I will continue thinking of you and praying for you. I am so happy that you are able to spend this time with him.
Laura, you are such an amazing woman. In the short time I have been following your story, you and little Elijah have touched my heart in ways I could never express.
Congrats on your beautiful little boy. I am so happy that you have this time to spend with him -- enjoy every second.
Praying for Eli and you and your family! What an inspiring woman you are!
Laura, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you in this time. I can't imagine having to go through what you have had to, and to do it with the grace that you have shown. God is truly in your lives, and I believe that Eli's reason for being is to bring all of us together. The selflessness that you have shown makes me look past all of the petty day-to-day irritations, and thank God for everything I have.
Praying for Eli, you and your family.
Laura, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Elijah is a beautiful son of God and I feel blessed to have heard his story. My prayers will continue to be with you and my love goes out to you. You are an inspiration to women and mothers everywhere. God bless.
Your baby boy is absolutely beautiful Laura. Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I've been following your story on the Bump for quite some time and think you are amazing. May God bless your family through your little fighter Elijah.
I am so happy to hear that Elijah arrived safely last night. I'll continue to pray for your family, and I hope you have many days to enjoy little Elijah and the light he brings into your lives!
Laura, I just want to say what your strength has done to inspire us and make us grateful for all the little things we have in life. You are an amazing woman with an amazing family (and now an amazingly beautiful son!).
I'm praying you get as much time with Eli as you can - how blessed he is to have such a wonderful and loving mother!
My heart goes out to you, as does my husband's and daughter's. God bless.
Laura, Jon, Dylan, and Eli,
I have been following your story since the beginning and I would like to express to the four of you that you are the epitome of love. Laura and Jon- You have given so much love to your children and you have proven that in the end love conquers all. You chose life and you chose to share your experience with all of us. We are lucky to have been given the chance to see bravery and selflessness that I do not think many of us could endure.
I may not have been a person to believe in miracles but after seeing the photo of Laura and Eli I now have proof that miracles do happen.
Elijah Alexander truly lives up to his name.
God bless you and your family.
Laura, you're bravery and pain is so inspiring. I am so happy and proud that you gave your lil guy an chance at life... as small as it may be. God gave you an incredible gift.. so incredible he wants him back! Your little boy is going to be with the lord and someday you will be together again! Your little boy will be waiting for you in heaven Laura.. and as hard as it is to consider.. there is no better place to be. I wish you all the best...
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! Your strenth amazes me. Thank you for sharing your story. Your family is in my prayers.
I just read about your story last night and it brought me to tears. You are such a courageous woman and amazing mother! I am so glad that you and Eli made it safely through labor! I hope you have many days with your beautiful, strong, wonderful son! Cherish every second! You are truly blessed!
Laura - I just saw the photos of Eli and he is truly precious. I am so happy for the time you have with him. You are an amazing person. - margeincharge2
Laura,
Ive only been following your blog for about a month, but I am truly captivated by the intense amount of love you have. Ive been praying nearly every night for you and your family, and especially little Eli. Good luck in everything that the future holds for all of you.
Laura,
You are a beautiful person and deserve nothing but praise and kindness for what you and your family are going and continue to go through.
Eli is just beautiful and I am so happy that you are getting this time with him.
You are an inspiration to women and mothers everywhere.
Laura,
I'm continuing to send prayers to you and your beautiful baby boy. Both of you are courageous, strong and amazing.
Laura-
Thank you for sharing your courageous story with all of us strangers. I am proud to see there are women out there, like you, who see the importance of life, no matter which way God delivers it to us.
Your baby is beautiful and I hope you have a lot of time with him. Thanks for posting pictures and updates. You have touched so many hearts with your bravery and have inspired me so much. I hope to think that I could be as brave and strong as you.
Debbie33Casey
Laura, I wish I could run over there and give you both a big hug! you are so strong, and your little boy inherited your strength! he is so beautiful!
God Bless you and your family. Your strength and courage can teach us all to be better people. You were chosen by God to be the Mother to this beautiful angel. Please cherish every moment you have with him and take comfort in knowing that he has changed everyone's lives who have followed your story.
I only just heard of your story last night, and I hope that you enjoy every moment you can with your precious little boy. You are much stronger than I would be.
What an amazing family...what an amazing little boy...I read a while back that there is no footprint to small to leave its imprint on the earth...May you know that little Elijah has and will leave his mark on this Earth as he has touched the hearts of many. Savor every minute with your precious son! Many heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
I'm so amazed by you and your family. Elijah is blessed to have you for a mommy.
Laura, good luck and sending thoughts and prayers to your family. I've been thinking about you today and after reading your blog, your strength has inspired me. Thinking of you. ::HUGS::
I dont know you but I have to say that you are the most courageous person that I can imagine. I do not think that I would have the strength to do what you and your family have done. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! He and the rest of your family will be in my prayers.
Laura, you have an entire country thinking of you and Eli right now!
My family and I have had you and your family in our thoughts and prayers for a long time. You are very strong. Eli is truly a blessing. Enjoy your time with him - he is such a beautiful little boy.
Elijah is so blessed to have you for his mommy. And what a blessing he is.
~Heather577
What a beautiful boy you brought into this world. Enjoy every precious moment you have with him. We are all praying for you!
Sending out a prayer for Elijah!
Many, many prayers to you and your gorgeous son. If only every person in this world were as selfless and wonderful as you and your family.
Congrats on your little precious miracle! God bless.
Your beautiful son Eli and family are in my every thought and prayer! You are an amazing Mom!
You are such an inspiration to so many. Congratulations on your beautiful little boy! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Eli is so blessed to have such an amazing mother. God Bless,
Laura,
You are truly an amazing person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Eli is absolutely beautiful. God Bless you all!
He truly is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and your son. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God has blessed you!
Welcome baby Elijah! What a strong, beautiful little boy.
Laura- I have been praying for you and Elijah for a long time now and I am so happy you are finally able to hold your precious baby boy in your arms. You are an amazing woman and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless you all! ~edwins_girl
You have such strength and we are praying for your family.
You have such an incredible gift in Eli-we can all see that. Thinking of you and your family! Eli is SO handsome and has blessed this earth!
I just read your story this morning. You are such a courageous woman. My heart goes out to you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
I just found your blog today via The Nest. I've been incredibly blown away by how powerful your story is and how beautiful and deep the love you and your husband have for your son.
I'm so thankful you were able to see and hold him. The pictures you've posted have been beautiful.
You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will remember you and your precious Elijah always.
I am so sorry for your loss Laura and family, but I'm also incredibly happy you got to spend several magical hours with your precious, precious baby boy.
I hope you find peace in due time, and please know my thoughts are with you always.
"A million times I've missed you, a million times I've cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died."
I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss Laura. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through right now but I know that those few hours with Elijah have made it all worth it. God bless him and you and your entire family.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace precious Eli.
I hope this story will give you some peace. I was given it when we lost our baby when I was 14 weeks pregnant. My heart is breaking for you.
The Dragonfly Story
Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of water bugs. They were a happy colony, living far away from the sun. For many months they were very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond. They did notice that every once in awhile one of their colony seemed to lose interest in going about. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more.
"Look!" said one of the water bugs to another. "one of our colony is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you think she is going?" Up, up, up it slowly went....Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. Its friends waited and waited but it didn't return...
"That's funny!" said one water bug to another. "Wasn't she happy here?" asked a second... "Where do you suppose she went?" wondered a third.
No one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled. Finally one of the water bugs, a leader in the colony, gathered its friends together. "I have an idea". "The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk must promise to come back and tell us where he or she went and why."
"We promise", they said solemnly.
One spring day, not long after, the very water bug who had suggested the plan found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up, he went. Before he knew what was happening, he had broke through the surface of the water and fallen onto the broad, green lily pad above.
When he awoke, he looked about with surprise. He couldn't believe what he saw. A startling change had come to his old body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail. Even as he struggled, he felt an impulse to move his wings...The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from the new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself up above the water. He had become a dragonfly!!
Swooping and dipping in great curves, he flew through the air. He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by the new dragonfly lighted happily on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were scurrying around, just as he had been doing some time before.
The dragonfly remembered the promise: "the next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk will come back and tell where he or she went and why." Without thinking, the dragonfly darted down. Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water...
"I can't return!" he said in dismay. "At least, I tried. But I can't keep my promise. Even if I could go back, not one of the water bugs would know me in my new body. I guess I'll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too. Then they'll understand what has happened to me, and where I went."
And the dragonfly winged off happily into its wonderful new world of sun and air.......
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I know that all of us on the bump feel like we "know" you, but although we cannot fathom your pain right now, I hope you know that we are hurting with you and praying for your family and for sweet Eli.
You are a wonderful Mother.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
Lots of thoughts and prayers for you and your family and little Elijah. You are an incredibly strong woman! I am amazed by you.
So sorry for your loss. God bless Elijah. You have shown me what true love means!
My candle has been lit for you and sweet Elijah since last night. You are a strong, beautiful amazing women and mother Laura. My love and prayers go out ot your entire family.
such a beautiful little angel God has welcomed today.. bless your sweet boy.
you and your family are in my thoughts always.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though little Elijah just spent a few months on this Earth, I know the impact of his life has been immense. Many of us have been touched by his life, and many more you may never know of will in one way or another feel the effects of this beautiful example of love and life that you and little Elijah have given us. You have a sweet little soul watching out for you from Heaven now.
Elijah is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad he got to meet his Mama and spend time with you before he became an angel. He has touched so many lives and you are so strong.
What a beautiful boy. You are such a strong woman, and truly an inspiration. You and your family are in our thoughts. I feel truly blessed knowing your gorgeous Elijah is watching over us.
Jenn
Peace to you and your family during this time. You are a beautiful woman with a beautiful family inside and out. Your story inspires me to be a better Mom.
So much love for Eli. So much.
So sorry for your loss.
"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...
I loved you so - twas Heaven here with you." - Isla Paschal Richardson
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and Elijah always.
From one mother to another, my heart weeps with yours for your beautiful child. But I am so grateful for your time with him, and know he felt the love you have for him. Take your strength from all of us around you, family, friends, and those strangers like me, whose lives you have touched and will never be the same thanks to Elijah and his short precious life.
"to live on in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die"~kahlil gibran
This of this as not a loss, but a gain in love. In time, you will all meet again in Heaven. Prayers for Elijah and your family.
I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and saying extra prayers. I am happy that you got to spend 12 precious hours with your angel.My heart goes out to all of you.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Your strength and love it so admirable. So sorry for your loss.
You are an inspiration to all mothers. Thank you for making me realize just how lucky I am. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Elijah is a true angel.
You and your family have touched lives from all over the world. Baby Eli is in Heaven in Gods arms and one day you both will meet agian. Your strength and love are an inspiration to us all. Stay strong mama, we are all praying for you.
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Laura and Jon,
You don't know me, I've been following your story the past couple of days through the Bump. Your story has inspired me and many others with your unconditional love and strength. I thank God that you shared your story-Eli has touched many lives already, and will continue to do so in God's arms. My prayers are with your family.
God Bless Eli, you and your precious family. You are such an amazing woman and I am so happy you got to spend time with your angel here on earth. Your reunion with him someday will be amazing.
Rest in peace Baby Eli.
Elijah is the most beautiful baby. You and your family are the strongest people I've ever heard of. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Goodbye sweet Elijah. You have touched so many people. You are loved and missed.
Laura,
I continue to keep you and Jon, and Dylan in my prayers. Eli's short life has touched so many. You are a beautiful soul to have the strength to go through this. God bless you and your family. Peace be with you in your joy and loss. He is so beautiful. I will carry his story in my heart bc you had the courage to share. Thank you.
Peaceful blessings,
Emily (bugluv)
Having this beautiful little child taken away from you is so unfair. But we do not often understand why bad things happen to us until much later, if at all. I hope that peace is brought to you and your family, the sooner the better. No words can describe how sad I am for you. Thank God that Eli is now safe and comfortable with the Lord who made him. He will have playdates in heaven with all of our lost babies. I am praying for you often and you haven't left my thoughts all day, even though I am a stranger.
May you have peace.
DAF
You and your family are in our prayers. I'm glad you were able to meet your little one, if only for too brief a moment. He's one of God's angels now, looking down on your family from Heaven, smiling.
You are so strong and amazing, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless you Baby Eli. We are sending you all our love.
The strength of your whole family is amazing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bless you and your family. You have been though a lot and there is one more angel in heaven tonight because of you. Thank you for the inspiration and love you have shown us all, he was truly perfect and beautiful.
Laura, you're a credit to humanity. You're an amazing person and Eli is so blessed to have you for a mommy. God bless your family and your precious angel.
i am so sorry for your loss. i am the mother of trisomy 22 baby - who didn't make it as long as your eli did - but felt all the same pain again as i read thru each of your posts about seeing the life and watching it grow, then ultimately the life being snuffed away way too soon. my daughter was not born alive - but she's my angel watching over me. i am sure eli will do that for you too. i cannot believe how well you showed courage, strength and dignity throughout your entire pregnancy - especially at the tender young age of 20 years. God bless you and your family. dylan has 1 of the best moms ever!
another momma www.wantonemore.blogspot.com
Elijah is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pictures on Twitter. I'm a stranger, but walk in the sad club of losing a child and am here. I'm so sorry.
Congratulations on your beautiful child's birth. I too am a mommy to an angel. We are walking with you, and are here when you need us.
xoxo
Thank you for sharing him with the world. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family. God bless.
"Let the little children come to me...for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 19:14 NIV
I only discovered your story today and was so touched and encouraged by your strength and unconditional love. No sooner did I read about your journey that I learned of your son's passing. I cannot begin to imagine the roller coaster of emotions that you and your family are experiencing. I hope that you find comfort in the time that you spent with your precious Elijah. I know he was comforted as you held him tight for 37 weeks showing him love each day and finally welcoming him into the world. The bravest thing you have done is loved him enough to have the courage to let him go to God. Elijah is certainly among all of the baby angels in heaven and he will be watching over you always. My thoughts and continued prayers will be with you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. He is such a beautiful baby boy!
I've been following your story for a bit on the bump boards and just wanted to say how terribly sorry I am for what you're going through, I can't even imagine! You are so strong and your love for Eli so beautiful!! You're an inspiration to so many!
Laura,
I've followed your story on the bump and think of you often.
I am so sorry for your loss. Eli was so luck to have such an amazing mother.
-wifeypooh
i am so sorry for your loss.. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a lucky little boy that he had a momma like you! I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost a child to miscarriage two years ago, and it changed me so much. I never got to meet my child, but i'm so glad she was here. You are a courageous woman and I pray God sends you much comfort. Thank you for sharing your story.
Our hearts go out to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and, more importantly, are in the gentle hands of the Father.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Laura, Jon and Dylan. Eli is an absolute doll. Love the beautiful hair! Thoughts and prayers for your all during this time.
I just found your story a few days ago and read it from the begining. I just wanted to tell you how strong i think you are! Eli was such a beautiful little boy! I'm so happy that you were able to meet you little guy. I have been praying for you and your family. I'm sending you strenght to get through the coming days, weeks and months! I can not express how sorry i am for you loss.
I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Elijah's story with us. We have been praying for you and your family. Stay strong. Goodby Elijah.
All our thoughts and prayers Laura. We hope that you find peace in your time with Eli and in the sweet moments you have to share with Dylan.
I have been praying for you guys. I am so thankful that you got the time you did with Elijah! Your images of him are beautiful as is he. I will continue to keep you guys in my thoughts & prayers.
(Luckyangel from TB)
I've followed your story for a couple months now (from thebump). I am amazed by the strength and courage you and your family have. Though he was here for far too short a time, I'm so happy you had time together as a family. Thank you for sharing your story, for sharing Elijah. -Annapolis, MD
I'm so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. You have a beautiful angel :(
I found your story a few days ago. You and your family have a strength that few will ever know. I was brought to tears by the courage that you hold. May your little boy rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to your and your family.
Your little boy's short life has taught others to love better. What a wonderful gift he gave the world. You will be rewarded in heaven for your selflessness.
I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family. Just know that your baby boy is a little angel looking over you now.
Elijah is beautiful and my heart goes out to you and your family! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura (and family)...I have been praying for you all weekend. In such a short time, Elijah has touched so many of us in ways that you'll never know. I couldn't help but check my phone throughout the day for your twitter updates. Elijah is certainly looking down on you with joy and I know he is thankful for the chance to be a part of this world...even for a short time.
'I am sorry for your loss' seems like such a silly thing to say. How can any our words even begin to address what you must be feeling. Through your willingness to share your story you have united mothers across the world. I know that we will all give our little ones extra hugs and kisses and rock them a little longer tonight. And with that, Eli's memory continues in all of our hearts. We are all better people because you allowed us to share with you in your joy and grief and for that I am eternally grateful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that Eli's story will never be forgotten.
I am thinking of you and your family, I just learned of your story today throught the Bump, and am deeply saddened. He is an angel!
Laura, you have been in my thoughts for the past few days and I can not tell you how touched I have been by your story. You are an amazing, strong, beautiful woman. My heart goes out to you and your family and my prayers will be with you.
Eli, you are a miracle, and the world was lucky to have for, even a short time. You have truely made an impact on so many people.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry!
I just saw a link t your blog on thebump.com and decided to see what it was. I cried while reading it. My brother had trisomy 13. He only lived five days. His birthday is May 2, its his 17th. I was never able to meet him as my mother was not aware of his condition and they were all scared about how I would react. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but you are in my prayers. I let my mother read this blog and she said to tell you to remember those precious times that you had with him and not try to forget it or put it behind you because he will always be your child.
I am so sorry....you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are such a strong person and Eli was so lucky to have you.
Your story has touched this stranger deeply. I'm so sorry for your loss, and having gone through one myself in the past year, I know there is nothing to be said right now that will truly make you feel better at this moment. But it seems like, although short, you were (and are) a wonderful mommy for Eli. Bless you.
Laura,
My heart hurts for you deeply. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Eli but I am so thankful that you were able to spend precious moments with him. My thoughts are with you, your husband and the rest of your family that is feeling the heavy weight of losing Eli. You will never stop grieving for him and no matter what ANYONE says you have the right to grieve, no matter how long it has been. But what a beautiful little boy he is! What a beautiful Angel indeed!
Bless you Laura and your husband.
Laura,
I have been following your story for a few months now and you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. You are all so amazing and inspirational. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son but I was happy to see what a fighter he was and that you had that special time with him. God bless all of you.
Laura~
You are an ispiration to myself and many more. God bless you and you family!
What a beautiful family! Thank you for showing us all how strong a mother's love is. You just know that being held by his mommy was what he was hanging on for. I am praying for you to feel peace and be able to rest. You and your family are in my prayers.
I just wanted to share that I think He is the most beautiful baby boy. His sweet innocence makes you want to just hold him, and cuddle. I admire the strength that you have for your Elijah, and am so happy that he at least got to know the mother that loves him. I am praying for your family, and for the handsome angel that is now watching over you.
I have been following your story on the bump. I admire your strength and am praying for you daily. Cherish those moments you spent with your baby boy and i hope your and your family have peace.
Laura,
I have been and will be praying for you. I am so sorry for your loss, but am so happy that you were able to hold your son and share so many precious moments with him. You're truly an inspiration - even though it may not feel like it right now. We are all so blessed to have known you and to share in your experience. Your journey is love in its purest form. Thank you for showing the world what true compassion is.
Much love and hugs,
Pumpkin
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are truly an inspiration, and your strength will be something that I will not soon forget. Eli is a miracle - he touched so many lives over his journey.
Laura, I've been following your story via the bump and it just breaks my heart. Thank you for sharing your story of your beautiful son with us. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
I just wanted you to know that I think you are so strong & brave. Your family has been in my thoughts & prayers for some time now & will continue to be. Like others have said, you are an inspiration & I hope that you feel the love that so many of us have for you. God bless you all.
Dear Laura and family....I have been following your blog/updates all weekend and cannot stop crying. You are stronger than I could ever hope to be and my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Laura - You are an amazing woman and the love you have shown for your son is absolutely inspirational. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain, love, and difficulty you went through to make the decision you did. Don't let anybody make you doubt for one second that you did the wrong thing. I'm sure that you know in your heart what was best. I hope your family can find peace in such a difficult time. Good luck and all my love is with you and your family at this time.
Laura, I'm so happy you got the chance to spend some time with Eli before he went to play with the angels. T&Ps for your blessed family!
Elijah is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. I am in awe of the courage and strength that you have shown. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the difficult days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can not even imagine what you are going through.
I've only read a little of your story, but your story and the love you have for your sweet baby have touched me. I'm so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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