You know, we can sit and wonder about life, and the ups and downs we receive throughout our lifetime, but some things there is just no answer for. It is a mystery. I think you could say that the two major things that are a big mystery to us are life and death.

I have found through the years to deal with both of these mysteries. I gave birth to three beautiful children, and I have seen the death of my parents to know the other side of life also.

But a new one has come upon me, and I find it the biggest mystery of all. The death of a child, I never ever thought I would have to experience any form of this, until now. Now I find that it has come and jumped into my lap, and has hit me like a rock.

The death of my granddaughter, wow, I have no words to say how one must feel when you lose the life of a child. For we look forward to the unknown as we grow older, and we accept the fact that one day we will deal with this mystery, but how can we even try to accept the death of a small little child, who has not even had the chance to see the world, to look up into the blue sky, or see the stars at night.

Many can say, it was God’s wish, I agree, but then I ask why. We may never know that answer, only he may know the reason he has taken the life of a little angel and brought her into his house. We could go for many years wanting an answer, which may never come, so I think instead, we need to set our wonders aside, and deal with the fact that it has happened for some unforeseen reason, and know that life goes on. But let me tell you, it sounds so much easier then it really is..

One day our lives can be so happy and full of joy, and within an instant all can change. We struggle through the good and bad, and the thick and thin, and we try oh so hard to stand tall and be strong and brave. And life always has its curves that we seem to have to mingle through. But how does one cope with the loss of a child. That is a totally different kind of strength that we need to try and find within ourselves.
 

So I say:          To my daughter and her husband:

 I feel so bad for your loss, there are no words that can be spoken to ease your pain right now, and I can only say that I am here for you, I love you both and always will, and as hard as it may seem to you right now, life does go on… Be strong for each other.

 And:               To my granddaughter Izabella:

God gave you life, and God took it away. I know he had a reason, and maybe only he may know the answer right now.

But you know you were, and are loved, your in our hearts and will always have a place there. We will remember you, and cherish the time you were with us, even if not in this world, but in the world of you mother’s loving surroundings.

You were wanted, loved and cherished by all of your family and friends that you have left behind, and you will be wanted, loved and cherished by all of your family and friends in the new world God has chosen to give you.God Bless You, and may you watch over us with curious eyes and a loving heart to help your mother and father get through this tough time.

Be happy, Free, and Smiling, as you enjoy the peacefulness that you were given by God, and when you look down upon your parents, smile…for you may not of been with them as long as they had wished, but you filled their hearts with love, and happiness during the time you were.

Goodbye my sweet little Izabella, and God Bless You…

And In my mind I will remember you in this way:

       Sweet little Izabella,
As cute as a princess in your mothers arms and a small bundle of joy in your fathers.
Who was to know that this small child was just taken away to the high heavens by God.

You did not have the chance to run and play along the sandy beaches or to learn to play jump rope with your friends, but you did have the chance to know what love is.

The love that your parents felt for you since the day they found out about you, the chance to hear their voices as your parents spoke, and the comfort that they gave and felt with you upon your movements.

You had the joy of being in their arms after your spirit was lifted and they held your body close to them, to give you the cuddles that only a mother and father can give, the love that they wanted you to know they felt for you, and the love they wanted you to know will always be in their hearts.

      Sweet little Izabella,
You are now in the high heavens with God and our other loved ones who will watch over you, and care for you and see you grow in your parents eyes.

You will be there to look down upon your parents and give them the comfort they need when they feel they are losing their strength, you will smile upon them as they remember you and speak your name.

You will feel the warmth of their love flow through you and you will share that love back into their hearts in return.

     Sweet little Izabella,
As cute as a princess in your mothers arms, and a small bundle of joy in your fathers.

Your spirit soars through the heavens, your body is at peace on the land.

You will watch over your parents, and let them know you are there, not only in their hearts, but their minds.

You will help them to know your all right as time passes, and help them to heal with the loss.

You will be there to see them smile as they remember you, and the tears they may share, the tears of love, a love between mother, father, and child.

A love that cannot compare to no other, a love that will last forever.

     Sweet little Izabella,
We may say our goodbyes to you, but you will not be forgotten.

You will be remembered and blessed and cherished forever.

     Sweet little Izabella,
Cute as a princess in your mothers arms, and a bundle of joy in your fathers.

We say goodnight to you, sweet dreams, and, we love you…..