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Hi, baby boy. I still miss you SO much. I don't want anyone to ever think we've forgotten. Every time I see a little boy the age you'd be, I wonder what you would look like. But I think what you look like is happy. It hurts us so much to not have you here, but I wouldn't take you from Heaven. I saw a movie where a little boy had died & his daddy had a dream of him. In the dream, he asked his son if he'd like to come home; he could if he wanted to. But the little boy said "No, Daddy. I'm happy here. I'm just waiting for you to join me."
-Auntie Naomi
I am thinking about you today, like most days. But today I am trying to focus on heaven and what it must be like for you up there. I wonder what you are doing? I miss you so much my son! I cannot wait for the day when we will finally be together. I LOVE YOU!!!
-Mama
I still remember your beautiful face hidden under all those tubes, Judah, and your eyes fluttering open when your daddy spoke. I miss you.
-~Tanaya~
I saw your grave stone for the first time Judah. It broke my heart all over again. After I watered it with my tears, I walked away aching to take you with me. I can only imagine the ache in your family's heart when they don't get to bring you home every time they visit. I am so grateful that Jesus watches over you until we can see you again, Judah. Whisper a few special prayers in His ear for your daddy, mommy, brother and sister. They will see you soon.
-~Tanaya~
The pain may not be as sharp as it was in the beginning, Judah, but there will always be an ache in my soul from your passing. You are gone but never forgotten. Please ask Jesus to watch over your daddy and mommy and brother and new baby sister as your birthday approaches. Have Him send angels to strengthen and protect them. Ask Him to comfort them in their grief and and to remind them of the hope only He can give. Take care dear one.
-~Tanaya~-
What a beautiful tribute to your son. I lost my son to CDH and my heart goes out to you. If you need to talk, please feel free to e-mail me at membership@cherubs-cdh.org.
Dawn
CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support
Over 2000 CDH families and 150 CDH medical professionals, working together since 1995
http://www.cdhsupport.org
-Dawn from CHERUBS
Judah, I think of you all the time. I finally found your picture & it's on my fridge now. I know there's a lot of new & exciting things happening in your family now, but we haven't forgotten you & miss you every single day!! I love you, baby boy.
-Aunty Naomi
Oh Judah, I miss you today. I've been re-reading your mommy's entries and the pain that had felt a little diminished is again so fresh and raw. Why did God take you? I know you are perfectly at peace and having a delightful time in heaven, but we, who are still bound to earth, miss your presence, your spirit with a great ache. Lord, touch Matt and Rachel as they move into a new phase of their lives; help them lean on You and rely on Your strength when they feel their weakest. Keep guard over them and their family and protect them from the one who will try to rob them of their peace. Comfort them whenever Judah comes to the front of their minds. Take care of my friends, Lord, like I know that you take care of me.
-~Tanaya Kyne~-
Judah, I'm missing you still, as I always will. Just a quick note to let your Dad and Mom know that you are far from forgotten and that I love them.
-~Tanaya~-
One year ago today, Judah, you made your entrance into the outside world. One year ago today your beautiful face was first seen by your family. One year ago today the prayer and hope was for your life to be spent with us on earth. One year ago today. . . It seems as though it were yesterday and light years away at the same time. I wish you the best first birthday any 1 year old could possible have. And I pray comfort, peace, and joy for your precious family as their arms still ache to hold you. Missing you baby boy.
Love,
-~Tanaya~-
Judah,
I don't know if I should say Happy Birthday, because it doesn't feel very happy. But it is your birthday...do they celebrate birthdays in Heaven? I can't imagine you'd need to make a wish because where you are, there are no wishes to satisfy....yours have all been met. So while our hearts ache from missing you, I know you're happy. I pray all the time & ask Jesus to give you a special kiss from me. I know there must be kisses in Heaven, so I'll be praying for extra ones for you today. I love you.
-Aunty Naomi
I’ll Sing You a Song
I waited so long to sing you a song
And to snuggle you close to my breast.
I yearned for your touch and your fingers to clutch
As I rested my hand on your chest.
I wanted to see whose eyes they would be
Staring out of your radiant face.
Whose nose, whose brow, whose sweet dimpled jowl,
With what relative could they be placed?
Then it was done. I gave birth to my son
And awaited the sound of your cry.
I strained to hear and trembled with fear
Held my breath and didn’t bat an eye.
Barely a sound round my eardrum wound
Before they whisked you away in a flash.
My heart stood still. My child was ill.
Everything happened so fast.
Through the terror and pain I heard them explain
What was to be my precious son’s fate.
They could not know the pain in my soul
As my heart did silently break.
The machines were stopped. The monitors dropped
And at last I could hold you close.
There were no cheers only bitter sweet tears
And I kissed your perfect nose.
Your spirit did soar and the grief, it tore
An unmendable wound in my soul.
Now my angel you’ll be, a sweet memory to me,
And while on earth I will never be whole.
But with the Lord’s grace, all is not waste
And one day I’ll stand by His side.
There also you’ll be, standing with me
And forever with Him we’ll abide.
For the Author of all, who formed one so small,
Promises in Heaven pure joy.
When the pain is all gone I’ll sing you a song,
My beautiful, beautiful, baby boy
-~Tanaya~-
I just wish I could give you a hug today, Judah. I want to be able to kiss your cheek & say I love you. So I say a little prayer instead & ask Jesus to do it for me. I've been thinking about you a lot this week and miss you so, so much.
-Aunty Naomi
Five months from birth and, other than a few fleeting moments of chaos on earth, all you've known is the sounds of angels voices singing hymns of praise and the all-encompassing comfort of Jesus' arms around you. I can't wait to meet you again, Judah. Keep praying for your Daddy, Mommy, Grandma and all the others who can't wait to see you again too. You have some awesome relatives. They are wonderful people.
With all my love,
-~Tanaya~-
I miss you, little baby boy. Even as I type this I can't help but cry. But I know how much happier you are now & I can't wish you back. I know how much your Mommy misses you, too. Don't worry about her; me and your cousins pray for her almost every night. She's stronger than she thinks, because her strength is from Jesus. I love you so much, and I can't wait to see you again some day.
-Aunty Naomi
I miss you Judah. I know in whose arms you lay, but I still selfishly wish we could have held you here on earth and watched you grow. You are a treasured part of our lives.
With all my love,
-~Tanaya Kyne~-
I cannot say how much my heart feels. It is filled with so many very different emotions at times. Although I grieve at not having you to hold and smile at, yet I feel no loss or regret. There is a warmth nothing can explain that fills me when you are on my mind. Our Father is so good at comforting and knowing our hearts. I am so proud of your Mommy and Daddy and big Brother too. I am awed every time I notice how they handle the things that have come down their path. Though I don't know when it may be, I so look forward to holding you and can't wait to give you a kiss.
-Aunty Anna
Judah is gorgeous! We are praying for your family as we know exactly what you are going through. We lost our daughter Parker to CDH on May 8, 2006. I am so sorry for your loss and although we do not know you personally we are bonded by the death of our children. We are here for you if you need anything.
Jessica & Ashley Singletary
www.parkersingletary.com
-Jessica & Ashley Singletary
Your son Judah is absolutely beautiful! I know that there are no words to comfort you but know that he is with the Lord and is no longer suffering. He was meant to be here for a short time and touch so many lives. Now he is an Angel watching over his wonderful family. May peace be with you
-Amanda (Canada)
I'm still thinking of you daily, dear friends. It was too short a time I got to spend with you Rachel. Maybe we can get together this week sometime. In the meanwhile, may the Lord wrap you in His mighty arms and help you rest peacefully in His gentle embrace. Stress and fatigue are inevitable after labor and delivery but they were compounder tremendously by the whole NICU expirience and then the grief. I pray that He will give you complete peace in your body, mind and soul especially at night. I ask for the peace He promises us when our circumstances in life are beyond our understanding; the peace that only He can give. I pray for patience and wisdom while you parent Asher and for obedience and a willing heart to dwell inside that little guy. Lord, help them to have nights filled with warm, comforting thoughts and dreams that are bathed in Your love. And may Your angels stand guard over their house protecting them from the enemies arrows.
-~Tanaya Kyne~-
Matt, Rachel and Asher,
I know that I'm late signing the guestbook, but it's so hard to know what to say. Your strength is amazing. I know some of the sorrow you're going through and I pray for you all daily. I hope that God continues to strengthen you and uphold you with His right hand. May God shed thousands of blessings on you!
-Kelly (Battson) Honea
Judah was so beautiful. You have been so amazing through this hard time. I hope that things are getting a little easier. I know you have such a great support system with both of your families. We think about you guys all of the time. Keagan misses Asher. Thank you for always having a smile on your face whenever I would see you. Stay in touch.
-Jennifer Brown (Keagan's Mom)
Lavon and I think about you guys frequently. We wish you peace and comfort in these tough times. Everett and Judah are in a much better place watching over us now. Take care and keep in touch.
-Brian
Matt, Rachel and Asher,
We have been blessed by Judah's short life even though we didn't meet him...yet. Our prayers are with you all. I can't express myself as beautifully as others before me, I've erased what I wrote at least 4 times! Everything is......beautiful! We love you.
-The Sanders
Matt and Rachel,
Not one hour slips by without my thoughts turning to you. I just wanted to let you know that just because you've held a memorial service for your son, I know that the aching hole in your heart has not dissappeared. And accepting the Lord's providence does not mean you feel any less grief for your loss. You are still in my thoughts and prayers. Hug Asher tight and remember that myself and I'm sure others as well are still lifting you up in prayer. We have not forgotten about you. I have not forgotten about you. I love you both dearly.
-~Tanaya Kyne~
What an amazing story with a sad, but peaceful ending. You explain everything so beautiful. We are thinking about you all and hope that the peace that you have shown on this web site stays in your hearts throughout this hard time. We look forward to hearing more about the service. I'm sure there were angels present. With Love, Debbie Baros (Keagan's grandma)
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What an amazing story with a sad, but peaceful ending. You explain everything so beautiful. We are thinking about you all and hope that the peace that you have shown on this web site stays in your hearts throughout this hard time. We look forward to hearing more about the service. I'm sure there were angels present. With Love, Debbie Baros (Keagan's grandma)
-Debbie Baros
Matt, Rachael and Asher,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for peace and comfort from Our Lord. Judah was a beautiful baby and I can't wait to meet him one day. Your strength is such a wonderful witness. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
-Sabrina Sparks- Petronella
Prayers and blessings for all of you. Sweet Judah is being held in the arms of the many angels in God's Heaven.
-Rita Pritchard
John 15:27
Rachel and Matt,
I pray for the peace that passes all understanding for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay srtong and faithful in the Lord.
Your family is such an amazing witness to others! God bless you!
-Stephanie Miller (Sparks)
I just found your website through Jenn Miller' blog. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my daughter in January to CDH. I will keep your family in my prayers.
-Kim Klingbeil
Matt & Rachel,
I am so encouraged by your strong spirits throuh all of this. God is faithful! I just wanted to say I do hope you will post the service details on the site. We would love to attend.
We also have some meals for you when you are ready for them (they are frozen).
May God continue to strengthen you both.
Love & Prayers
-Kerrie Chamberlain
Matt & Rachel,
My heart just aches for you and your family. Although we've never met, I feel so much love for you... just another witness of how your tiny son reached other people's lives! His life was not in vain; praise be to our Saviour who will reunite you all on that Great Day!
Love and prayers for peace,
-Sharlee Foster
To Matthew and Rachael
My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray for God to give you strength and peace.
God Bless
-Sharon van Antwerpen
Judah Matthew, I pray that your soul is content, Home with our Heavenly Father! With Love and Prayers!
-Mary Hurd
Rachel, Matt, and Asher,
I am so sorry to hear of Judah's death. I know how precious he was and how your hearts must be aching. I also know what a privilege it was to have him here with us for even such a brief amount of time. Please know that I hold you each in my prayers.
-Katie Vigil
Dear Rachael, Matt & grandma Karen,
We have been following your Judah via email and have been praying for you all this time. Bev McKechnie and I and our prayer group at Valley Fellowship extend our tears and prayers to you. Know that you are held in our hearts and our Father's hands.
-Renee McCarty
Rachel,
I love you and want you to know that I am here anytime. I don't understand why the Lord wanted Judah home and I wish that I could take the pain for you. What I do know is that you are very loved and are covered in prayer. I am always willing to pray with you and listen.
-Arika
I lost my precious son Alex in Oct. 2005 to LCDH, and I have been following your story. I am sorry for your lost and I know nothing I say right now will make the pain any better. If you need someone to talk to who has been through the same trials as you please feel free to email me...amy.stone@avendra.com. Take care, God Bless.
-Amy
Matt, Rachel, and Asher,
We are so sorry for your loss. Judah was such a beautiful little boy, and Joe and I were so blessed by him for the short time he was with us. You are dear friends to us, and we love you beyond what words can describe. We are praying for you, crying with you, and trusting in our Lord with you.
Your Friends,
Joe and Jessica
-Joe and Jessica Greenwood
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