Quotes from a fellow mom

"If you know someone who has lost a child and you're afraid to mention them because you think you might make them sad by reminding them that they died--you're not reminding them. They didn't forget they died. What you're reminding them of is that you remembered that they lived, and that is a great gift." --Elizabeth Edwards

"If I had lost a leg, I would tell them, instead of a boy, no one would ever ask me if I was 'over' it. They would ask me how I was doing learning to walk without my leg. I was learning to walk and to breath and to live without Wade. And what I was learning is that it was never going to be the life I had before." --Elizabeth Edwards

Remembering Angel

Angel Eternity Stewart was born into the loving arms of her parents at 2:45 a.m. on August 11, 2011 at St. Joseph Health Centre in Toronto.

Angel's mommy and daddy are so grateful to have spent time with her, tell her how much she is loved, let her know that she is forever in our lives as our daughter, and she will be remembered and cherished by us always.  Angel felt safe and loved throughout the pregnancy and was sang to, rubbed and told "I love you" countless times.  She takes this knowledge and warmth with her.  Angel is mourned on Earth by her grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many dear friends. A service of remembrance is being held August 26, 2011 at 3pm, at James Gardens in Etobicoke.  Contributions in Angel's memory can be made to a children's charity of the donater's choice. The family would like to thank the dedicated midwives, doctors and nurses at Midwife Alliance and St. Joe's for their compassion and support.

"How quietly she tiptoed into our world. Softly, only a moment she stayed but what an imprint her footprints have left upon our hearts."

We will never forget you

Most people only dream of angels, I held one in my arms

Be joyous and fly high Angel

Taken from Jen's letter to Angel:

"Your father and I want to plan a service for you, where we and close family and friends can reflect and remember you.  We want to make this a special ceremony and we hope you can watch and know how many people love you. We want you to also feel set free by this. Become a butterfly and explore your world.  Be in peace, knowing you are so loved and protected by our thoughts and hearts, holding you up always. It is not goodbye because you will always be our daughter Angel.  We see this as a release to your glory - take your wings and fly high."

Angel Eternity Stewart - An angel in the book of life wrote down our sweet daughter's birth, then whispered as she closed the book, "too beautiful for Earth"

30 weeks, going on 31!

27 weeks - with Shannon and her adorable baby Owen

26 weeks