Friday, January 22, 2010
There Are No Coincidences
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I used to believe in coincidences... those events that happen by "accident". I have recently stopped believing in coincidences. I think it is more plausible that we are given the information we need when we need it and more importantly we meet the people we need at just the right place and time.
You have most likely heard the saying: "It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them."
Today, I received a phone call from Claire. I met Claire at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto briefly as she is a staff member of the Fetal Alert Network. She said she had been wondering about me recently. Seeing as she had a few minutes today she called me. I am not sure if this is part of her job... I got the impression it was more than that. I thanked her for her help (she really was a great resource for me) and asked if she could pass on the message to Dr. Greg Ryan as well. Eventhough things didn't turn out the way we anticipated, I have so much respect for the staff at Mount Sinai. They are knowledgeable but most importantly they show empathy, respect and understanding to parents going through a very difficult time.
While in labour at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sudbury, I was blessed with a nurse who went above and beyond her call of duty. Her name was Roxanne and I don't think I could have made it without her. She will never know that the first night at home, while weeping, the first soothing thought that came to me were her respect for little Adelle's body and her kind words. It takes a very special person to do what she did.
These three very wonderful people are just some of so many who have come into my life... for a moment... and I shall never forget their kindness.
You have most likely heard the saying: "It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them."
Today, I received a phone call from Claire. I met Claire at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto briefly as she is a staff member of the Fetal Alert Network. She said she had been wondering about me recently. Seeing as she had a few minutes today she called me. I am not sure if this is part of her job... I got the impression it was more than that. I thanked her for her help (she really was a great resource for me) and asked if she could pass on the message to Dr. Greg Ryan as well. Eventhough things didn't turn out the way we anticipated, I have so much respect for the staff at Mount Sinai. They are knowledgeable but most importantly they show empathy, respect and understanding to parents going through a very difficult time.
While in labour at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sudbury, I was blessed with a nurse who went above and beyond her call of duty. Her name was Roxanne and I don't think I could have made it without her. She will never know that the first night at home, while weeping, the first soothing thought that came to me were her respect for little Adelle's body and her kind words. It takes a very special person to do what she did.
These three very wonderful people are just some of so many who have come into my life... for a moment... and I shall never forget their kindness.
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- Mireille
- On November 6th, 2009, I gave birth to our angel Adelle at 34 weeks. She had already grown her wings... I am going through a difficult time and am learning a lot about myself and what it means to be the mommy of an Angel. I hope that by sharing my experiences, other angels' moms will find some comfort in knowing they are not alone. I am married to the most wonderful man on Earth. I am blessed with the most precious family and friends. My heart will always be full of love for my Angel Baby Adelle.
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The way I see it:
Not believing in coincidences = opening the door to let magic into your life.
I'm with you. Life is too full of magic to try and explain it all away.
I think coincidences do happen, but on a smaller scale, for example “what a coincidence, I went to see the same movie as you”, or ”I can’t believe it, you bought exactly the same shoes as me”. But when it’s real life changing events, I think it is more fate than coincidence.
I never met the doctors and nurses from Mount Sinai, but I know that you and Martin were really impressed with them. It takes special people to work in hospitals, and even more special to work with parents who have lost a child or have a sick child.
When we met Roxanne we knew she was someone special, very kind and compassionate. She is for sure an angel on earth and what better person to help you get through such a heart breaking day. There is a reason why she works on that floor and why she is given the difficult task of helping parents deal with the loss of a child. It must break her heart every time, but she has strength and courage and her main goal is to help parents get through a difficult time and she does it with so much class.
Roxanne touched my heart and it was a blessing that she was working that day and was by your side when we all felt so helpless. I will never forget that day; we were going through motions, not knowing what to do or what to say. It was so heartbreaking to watch you and Martin go through that day; we felt so helpless because usually we can find a way to help our children, but this time there was none, all we could do was be there and offer our love and support.
Throughout our lives we will meet special people and I have met my share. I really believe that Roxanne was a blessing sent from heaven. God must have decided that it was hard enough that you were losing your baby and that at least someone compassionate and kind should be by your side.
I have enormous respect for nurses, I believe it is a profession that requires courage, strength and compassion, but I don’t think I have ever met a nurse like Roxanne. She truly is an outstanding woman and an invaluable asset to the nursing staff.
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