Lorrie's Gift

Lorrie is baby Ella's aunt.

Penny sister,

and a virtual stranger,

except she is far from a stranger

in ways that only make sense to those connected

with the bond whose sting has no measure,

whose cry stills even silence,

and whose love flows on,

eternally,

for the children they have loved

and lost.

She wrote our little Amelia's name in the sand

and sent it to me.

I have no words to adequately thank her.

Each special gift we have received for Amelia, and for us

has been so much more than a gift.

It is an expression of love, support and recognition

of the life and miracle we have been given in our precious Amelia.

Each gift, particularly those bearing her name,

is recognition that

she has value

she is loved

and that she will not be forgotten

by you.

As we await the birth of our precious baby girl,

we are so comforted by the smallest of loving gestures.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take.

But by the moments that take our breath away."