I remember the way you looked at me,
wondering if I knew what was about to happen.
♥
Wondering if I would remember
the way you looked or smelled.
♥
Wondering if I would forget,
the way that you held on to everyone
you loved so tight with your cup-shaped hands.
♥
Maybe you thought I’d forget,
the way you had your haircut,
that would show off that cute frown of yours.
♥
Or forget the sound of your oxygen machine
as it would blow soft and slow,
into each of your nostrils.
♥
Wondering if I would forget,
how your feeding tube
would always be on your face,
and how you would fight us over it,
with such distaste.
♥
If only you could have known,
after you stayed up all night,
staring at me.
You gave me the sign I longed for,
that you were leaving me soon,
to be with Jesus.
♥
The moment came,
when you were in your Daddy’s arms.
♥
Shane knew that
all you needed was for me,
to finally set you free.
♥
To hold you one last time,
and give you one last kiss.
♥
It was the next moment,
that I will never forget.
♥
As I said my farewell,
held you so close to my chest
and cried in disbelief
as you took your final breath.
♥
R.I.P Rochelle Elaine Johnson
©2015 Sheridan Johnson @Journey with the Johnsons. All Rights Reserved.
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Oh my… I cried. 😦 This is just.. sad.
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I do agree, I cried writing it. A lot. But I am so glad to speak of her precious soul to the world. 🙂
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Yes. Thank you for sharing her to us. 🙂
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A precious, precious memory, beautiful.
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Thank you, she truly was!
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Sorry about this. You might want to visit http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/bible-teach-study-guides/hope-when-a-loved-one-dies-part-1/#?insight%5Bsearch_id%5D=930a69a3-d8b5-4e01-b4f5-1c14a3172ae2&insight%5Bsearch_result_index%5D=2 for some thoughts to cheer you.
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Oh! NO! Just too much pain. Very, very heartbreaking and she looks just adorable! I am truly very sorry about this. I have lost a baby before and it wasn’t an easy journey.
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Thank you so much. It is never an easy journey for us moms who have been through this, but we have to stick together.
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Yes, yes. Talking about it, helps to ease the pain and heal. Regards my dear 🙂
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Your poem is very moving to read: a beautiful way to celebrate the precious time you had with your little sweetheart.
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I’m so, so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful tribute to your little girl. Thanks for sharing her and this life-changing moment with us.
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You are very welcome, thank you for taking the time to read this.
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I am recommending you for the Blogger Recognition Award created by the book blog, Edge of Night. I am so excited
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Thank you so much!
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So so sad…sorry for your loss…I hope you find comfort in knowing that she’s in a better place.
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Thank you, I truly appreciate it, and yes I do find comfort that God took all the pain away from her, the momentrees He took her away from us tok be with Him.
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Thank God for that. When I lost my aunt it was difficult for me to accept her death but with time I did and I’m glad to know she’s in a better place.
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Oh… I cried! So beautifully written and I’m so sorry for your loss. ♥
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Aw, thank you. I truly appreciate it!
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This is heartbreaking, but thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you so much for reading it, Ben! And thank you so much for such an amazing poetry class! 🙂
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Dear Sheridan, your poem had deeply touched my heart and left me teary.
I felt your pain and thought of mine when in the same situation seeing my younger brother’s passing.
Peace and love to Rochelle and to you all.
❤️
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It’s something that most people don’t understand unless they have been in our situation, which I don’t wish upon anyone. Our hearts are forever bonded!
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Exactly. That’s why I don’t even talk much about it with those who didn’t go through it as they may be overwhelmed.
Thank you for the lovely comment. Our hearts are definitely bonded. 💗
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The tears are flowing over this one. Wow. speechless!
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Thank you so much. It’s a love that we will never forget! ❤
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You’re welcome!
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So beautiful, thanks for sharing
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Thank you!
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