[seeking2adopt]

In memory of our son, born and entered our family 2-17-04, reclaimed by his birthmother 2-24-04.

Our precious Caleb,

There are no words to describe what we are feeling tonight. You came to us as the most precious of gifts, wrapped up in a tiny bundle of black hair and the softest skin. We experienced with you what we had never experienced before, having a child just hours old to cherish and cuddle and love. From the time you were three hours old until now, we were only separated for a few short hours your first night of life. Otherwise, we have snuggled you, changed you, fed you, and poured out on you the love you so much deserve. A child is never at fault for the mistakes of the grownups around him.

Now it appears that you might be taken from us, and our hearts cannot begin to absorb the pain of that thought. Caleb, you are a very special child and God has a wonderful plan for your life. We do not know if it will include us in the long run, though we hope and pray that it will. But we do know that God’s plan for you includes your knowing that He loves you, that He created you in His image, and that He sent His only Son to die on the cross for you so that you might have salvation from sin and a personal, eternal relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

The most painful events of life will break us if we do not have Jesus to lean upon for strength and comfort; our greatest triumphs will mean nothing if we do not give Jesus the glory for them. Caleb, we thank Jesus for you. You have brought such joy into our home. Your sisters have showered you with their innocent love and affection. They will not understand your leaving us, but they will always love their “baby brother.” You have been the son we always hoped for but never had. Caleb, I thought my heart would burst when you snuggled into my arms, like a warm little bundle tucked into my shoulder, nestling your soft little head into the crook of my neck. I knew you belonged there and I will miss the warmth of your little body and the smell of your baby skin and your beautiful eyes looking up at me. Daddy was so tickled to have a little boy and he is such a wonderful Daddy. He always puts me and the girls first, before his own comforts. He takes such good care of us and is so patient with me.

We will miss you so much if you leave us, and you will always, always be in our hearts and in our prayers. If God takes you from us, it will be so hard to bear and yet we know He will always have His arms around you even when ours can no longer hold you. Never forget that once upon a time, there was a Mommy and Daddy and two little sisters who loved you for your first days of life. You will always be our little boy, Caleb Isaiah.

With all of our love,
Mommy & Daddy

[toyjsu]

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. He is a beautiful little boy.

Toya

[Linny]

I want to offer my sympathies. I know, as you have expressed, that this will work out as God has planned. I hope and pray for the best for your family.
Should the worst occur, remember to take the time to grieve and understand that there is a baby out there for your family. The time and circumstances will be the right time, and there will be no grieving.

Most Sincerely,

Linny

[Teresa K]

I feel for you loss, and what your children are going through. I hope you find the child meant to be with you.

I also feel why people are praying, Caleb's well being and happiness are among the prayers. And the Mother who did give birth, and felt she should be his Mom forevermore. Teresa K

[janders]

I pray for you and your family tonight and for your dear Caleb. The heart break you feel right now must be awful. I hope you can find streangth in God's love. The grief of losing a child is somthing that changes you forever. When my daughter died a particular verse helped me. It is Isaiah 49: 13-16 " I will not forget you ..... I have held you in the palm of my hand." So even though he is not with your family, know he will always be in your hearts, where he will live forever. My prayers to you and yours.

[amom4life]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain I know you are suffering. I'm praying for you all and that God's perfect will be done.
Judy

[Support2Adopt]

I am so very sorry.
JJ

[Verncait]

I can only echo the sentiments of those who posted before. I am truly sorry for your loss and my heart aches for your family. I pray that you will be able to put the pain behind you and quickly move forward closer to the child who is meant to be in your family. {{{hugs}}}
Linda

[tobeafamily]

(((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) and prayers.

Regina, Amom to Ryan Joshua Thomas

[jewelewis]

My heart breaks for you and your family. I am so sorry you have feel such pain and loss. Remember that as God holds Caleb he also holds you. I dont have the words to express how sorry I am that this has happened. But truely, I will be praying for you and little Caleb

[SchmennaLeigh]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting that letter as it was a true glimpse into your heart and mind at this tumultuous time.

My prayers are with you.

[ddhuab]

I am so sorry. I know this must be so painful. I hope that your grief will ease into peace soon. Your family is in my prayers.

D.

[denise marie]

My thoughts are with you at this hard trying time in your life.I have also lost a baby in the same way she was our heart and soul for 3 whole months when mom reclaimed her.I was always told.God opens a window and closes that window for a reason.Even though we want that window to stay open.God bless you my prayers go out to you in your time of need.
Denise

[cathy102]

OMG!!! I am sooooo sorry. I cried as I read your letter. I have a son that we just adopted and he is 2 1/2 months old. He is laying right next to me and we could lose him if they found the unknown birthfather and he wanted the baby.. I don't know what I would do without my sweet Son..

I will be praying that God's Will will be done in your situation..

Again..I am so sorry..

Hugs and prayers...

Cathy

[susanlowman]

I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I will pray for your family.