October 15, 2009

Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Most people, myself previously included, would never have cause or reason to think about today unless they (or someone close to them) had lived through the loss of a pregnancy, baby or child. There are so many out there who belong to this "club"(for lack of a better word), and all of us, if asked, would prefer not to belong. But that was not the path that was chosen for us, and so we remember our Aaron today, along with so many others.

In memory of those babies who have gone Home, take some time tonight to light a candle in your window at 7 p.m. Most people won't notice, but to those who truly "know" the meaning of today, the light will mean something very special as they smile and remember their little one.

What Makes A Mother

by Jennifer Wasik

I thought of you and closed my eyes

And prayed to God today.

I asked what makes a Mother

And I know I heard Him say.

A Mother has a baby

This we know is true.

But God can you be a Mother

When your baby's not with you?

Yes, you can, He replied,

With confidence in His voice

I give many women babies

When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime

And others for a day.

And some I send to feel your womb

But there's no need to stay.

I just don't understand this, God

I want my baby here...

He took a breath and cleared His throat

And then I saw a tear.

I wish I could show you

What your child is doing today.

If you could see your child smile

With other children and say

"We go to earth and learn our lessons

of love and life and fear.

My Mommy loved me oh so much

I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a Mom

Who had so much love for me

I learned my lesson very quickly

My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much

But I visit her each day.

When she goes to sleep

On her pillow's where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek

And whisper in her ear

"Mommy don't be sad today

I'm your baby and I'm here."

So you see my dear sweet one

Your children are OK.

Your babies are here in My Home

And this is where they'll stay.

They'll wait for you with Me

Until your lesson is through

And on the day that you come Home

They'll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a Mother

It's the feeling in your heart.

It's the love you had so much of

Right from the very start.

Though some may not realize

until their time is done,

Remember all the love you have

And know you are a special MOM.