Sunday, May 2, 2010
One Week
It has been one week since we welcomed Elijah into our world, giving birth to him was the most amazing experience of my life. I hope to write a birth story sometime soon but it is still a little to soon to do that, talking about him brings me to tears. My tears aren't always sad ones though, we were so blessed to have Elijah with us for twelve hours when we were only expecting to have minutes with him. He was so beautiful, he made all the little grunts and cries a newborn makes, and we even got to change a poopy diaper. Those twelve hours were so special to us. Eli passed away peacefully resting on my chest, he just simply stopped breathing. Having Elijah has changed our lives forever, and in a good way. Because of him I focus on the positive things in life, because of him I love more. On his one week birthday we remember the happy moments we spent with him, but we also remember the moment we said goodnight to our angel. Rest in peace Elijah, this is not goodbye, you will always be with us.
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- 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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Happy Birthday sweet angel.....
Those are beautiful photos Laura! You have an amazing family.
Love and Prayers!
Elin
So happy to see an update & more beautiful pictures. I love the name tag! Continued T&P to you & your family.
Oh Laura, you always manage to bring tears to my eyes, and an openness to my heart. You and your husband and daughter were so incredibly blessed to be able to spend 12 miraculous hours with Eli.
You inspire me to enjoy the small things in life. I am blessed to know your story.
Love and prayers,
Salena
Happy birthday, sweet boy. Your light has continued to shine so bright. Prayers continue to go to you, and your parents. All of you will continue to show what us what true love is.
Sending you love from Texas
I do not know you and came across this blog through the bump. I think you are so amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful pictures of Elijah. So thankful you were able to spend 12 hours with your precious baby boy. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful son you have. I am so sorry for your loss and pray you and your family continue to heal. Stay strong.
what a beautiful angel you have!
He is so gorgeous, Laura. You are certainly blessed to have such a wonderful little angel watching over your family now. The photos are beautiful and your words always bring me to tears. You are so strong and such an inspiration to us all.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and photos with us, and letting us all be a part of your life for a brief moment.
He is beautiful. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Thank you for sharing your story. There are no words....
Laura, the pictures are beautiful.
what a beautiful full head of hair he has!
What beautiful pictures. I love his golden hair!! Your words\strength\amazing attitude continue to touch and inspire me. I look forward to reading your beautiful Eli's birth story. Hugs!
I don't know the right thing to say but I do know that you're story is so touching. You are a strong amazing woman for going through what you're enduring. I respect and admire you and your family more than I can ever put into words. Prayers will be said constantly for you all. God Bless.
Thank-you for sharing this amazing journey. Words cannot express the level of awe and respect I have for you and your husband. Elijah has touched so many hearts, thanks to you and your willingness to share him! So much beauty and peace in those gorgeous photos:)
What a beautiful baby boy. My heart is with you.
He is beautiful, Laura. My thoughts and prayers are still with you, Jon and Dylan. May you rest in peace sweet Eli.
Such a beautiful family. I love Elijah's hair! So cute!
Hello,
My name is Ashley and I have been following your blog for the past few weeeks. It is beautiful. Elijah is so lucky to have loving parents like you. I am also pregnant with a baby who has been diagnosed with Trisomy 13, and am due in August. I have been keeping a blog since the diagnosis. If you'd like to visit, here's the link:
http://babyhoffpage.blogspot.com/
Please know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. If you ever want to talk or vent, don't hesitate to email me. There's a link to my email on my blog as well. I would love to speak with you.
Blessings to you and your family,
Ashley
These pictures are beautiful! Elijah has touched so many lives and I can't thank you enough for sharing this journey with us.
Thinking of you as you celebrate his life and also grieve his passing. What amazing hair! I love the photos you captured of him!
your an amazing woman!!!!
You are a very brave and compassionate woman. I have all the respect in the world for you. You and Elijah have touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Beautiful pictures. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Crista
(I came across this blog through the bump) - The pics of your son are beautiful and you are a real inspiration to me as a mother and represent what being a mother truly means... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are such an amazing family and I feel so blessed that you share your story.
Your baby boy is beyond adorable. Your story bring me to tears everytime.
Beautiful pictures!
I am so thrilled you got some time with your beautiful boy! What a blessing he is. Sometimes the smallest things can teach us the largest lessons.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jenn
You are so awesome. Thank you for being you and always putting things into perspective for me. You and your family are all angels, not just Elijah.
Love Always,
Jennifer
He's such a beautiful baby boy! And look at all that hair!
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
What precious and absolutely beautiful photos of your magnificent family! My heart things about you and your family often and I pray that peace will follow you wherever you go!
your pictures are so amazing laura! what a blessing he IS, forever!
You Son is beautiful. I too have two beautiful twin daughters in heaven and only got to spend 30 mins before they got their wings. I totally understand cherishing those few minutes or hours with them. I have a new perspective on life My daughters taught me more things in 30 mins then I have learned my entire life.We will embrace our little ones again someday. I enjoy reading your blog. I believe Elaijah and Your family are teaching everyone to appreciate life a little more. Thank you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Oh he was just gorgeous, Laura. Such beautiful pictures and I am so grateful that y'all got to spend more time than expected with sweet Eli. Still thinking of you as you deal with this loss and hoping you can find comfort in your memories with him. Big hugs, thoughts & prayers!
He is such a gorgeous little boy - they are beautiful pictures. You and your family have been in our thoughts for a long time.
I wanted to let you know how many lives Elijah has touched & that he will continue to do so.
You and your family are amazing and strong. May you find comfort in all the pictures (ultrasound and regular) & memories that you have and know that Elijah has changed the world in his few short hours here. He is forever your gardian angel.
Thank You for sharing your journey, I cannot wait to read the birth story when you are ready to share.
You are the most amazing beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your story. God could not have chosen a more perfect person to carry sweet Eli. I know your baby boy is watching over you. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
What beautiful pictures to have as a keepsake...I continue to think of you daily and pray for your family. I'm so glad to hear you were able to spend time with him doing "Mommy things" such as changing a poopy diaper...cherish those memories of your sweet boy!
What an amazing woman you are. Your story has touched my heart and I will always keep you & your family in my prayers. May your sweet angel rest in peace - I'm sure he is enjoying heaven & all it has to offer. :) Daria
thank you so much for sharing your story with us and the beautiful pictures of your angel Elijah. I am a first time mother my son and your daughter have the same name :) He is 8 months and i feel so blessed to be a mom like yourself! We are both young and we have a lifetime of memories ahead with our children. I know Elijah will never stop watching over his parents and big sister. Your story really gave me a whole new appreciation and i really needed it i was going through a rough patch there being a young mother with a newborn. I say a little prayer for you guys every night just to have God continue to give you strength and guidance through this time. thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me and i really look up to you and i hope i am half as good as a mother that you are.
-Sarah Eide
Fort Lee, VA
Laura~
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing story with everyone. I do not know you or your family but you have inspired me to love lots and appreciate more. While reading your blog you have taught me so much. You are such a brave and amazing women and a profound mom. Dylan and Eli are so very blessed. Elijah is strong boy and forever will be there when you need him the most. My prayers and words of encouragement are with you while you have those "hard" days that face you.
Thank you again for your strength,
Mackenzie
You don't know me, but I found your blog via the bump. My heart breaks for you and your family. I don't know where you found the strength. Elijah was beautiful....he was blessed to have you as his mother. Like others have said, you and Elijah have touched many lives...I rock my LO a little longer, hold him a little tighter and find I have a little more patience than I would have before. Thank you so much for sharing.
Laura, I know today can't be easy for you, but I'm thinking of you and I hope you had a nice Mother's Day with your sweet girl!
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