A LETTER TO BABY MADELINE

A Letter to Baby Madeline

Dear precious, little Madeline;

Although you will never actually read this letter Madeline, maybe somehow in ways we mortals cannot ever understand you will feel the love I send.

I have been planning on writing to you for the past little while, to tell you what joy and love and hope you have brought into the lives of those who love you. You have also touched the many lives of people who have prayed for you and loved you from afar.

When we first learned of the miracle that was to be you, Madeline, there was confusion and worry. Your Mommy was not well; there were dire predictions about your survival. We began praying for you and your Mommy from the first moment we heard of your pending arrival. For the next several months, regardless of what the doctors said we had faith you would arrive OK.  Then the wonderful day came when your Grandmother Susan gave us the special news, you had arrived – and you were a perfect little girl. We were so overjoyed. We phoned all your many relatives and friends who had been praying for you to give them the news.

Your were our Little Miracle Baby

Although we wanted desperately to see you immediately, we understood your Mommy and Daddy needed time with you all to themselves.  We thought of you each day and continued to pray for you.

Then the special day arrived when your Mommy brought you for your first visit. I can still see your sparkling eyes looking into mine as I lifted you from the car seat. It was immediately so obvious you were special. You were only two months old but you raised your little head and smiled at me, you gave me such joy at that moment, more than I can ever describe!  When it was time to go, your Mommy placed you in your little car seat and put you in the back of her car. I can still see you looking back at me as you pulled away.  I felt a deep sadness as I watched your car disappear down the street.

Now my sweet little girl you are gone. You have been gone for 5 days; I still cannot believe we will never see you again. Although you were only with us for a few short months, you touched many hearts just by being that special little angel you were.

There is pain in my heart that will never go away. I will remember you always.

                                                   Love

                                                  Great Grampa Bennett