Adelle - Our Angel Baby

I can't help but smile.  One of my Facebook friends started something today.... To copy and paste the following message and put it as your status: " IN MEMORY of all babies born sleeping or whom we have carried but never met or held in our arms. Make this your profile status if You or someone you know has suffered the loss of a baby. ♥ The majority won't do it, because unlike cancer, baby loss is still a taboo subject ♥ Break the silence, In Memory of all Angel Babies gone too soon but never forgotten♥"  Such a small gesture, but of course, I oblidged! 

When I returned a few hours later so many friends and family members had followed my lead.  (Thank you!)  Particularly, I paused when I read the message on LC's and AJ's profile.  I had a vision of our babies - little Angels - together.  I know in my heart that Adelle is safe and loved.  Tonight I was reminded she has wonderful friends to keep her company... just as I have wonderful friends here with me.

So many moms have shared their experiences with me recently... stories that resemble mine and help me know I am not alone.  Our stories are not identical but the pain we share is.  Most importantly, the hope we have that we will some day be reunited with our precious Angels is overwhelmingly shared as well.  I have a feeling all of us can't be wrong.   

My cousin shared this poem with me yesterday and I think it is fitting for tonight's post:

I thought of you and closed my eyes, and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother, and I know I heard him say:
A mother has a baby, this we know is true.
But, God, can you be a mother, when your baby's not with you?
Yes, you can he replied, with confidence in his voice.
I give many women babies, when they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime, and others for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb, but theres no need to stay.
I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here.
He took a breath and cleared his throat, and then I saw a tear.
I wish that I could show you, what your child is doing today,
If you could see your child smile, with other children who say:
We go to earth and learn our lessons, of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a mom, who had so much love for me.
I learned my lessons very quickly, my mommy set me free.
I miss my mommy oh so much, but I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep, on her pillow's where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek, and whisper in her ear.
"Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I'm here."
So you see my dear sweet one, your child is ok.
Your baby is here in My home, she'll be at heavens gate for you.
So now you see what makes a mother.
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of, right from the very start.
Though some on earth may not realize you are a mother, until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day, and you'll know that you're the best one!
-Author Unknown

Ironically, I received messages from many friends with positive thoughts, prayers and gestures (see above)... unbeknownst to each of them that they were all doing so on the same day.  Please know how thankful I am and find some peace in knowing that you helped me smile today.