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How very softly you tiptoed into my world. Almost silently; Only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts.
Sometimes, life brings you people who touch your heart deeply, and often times these are people you will never meet in person. Over the past few months, I have watched a young, vibrant and loving family, discover in June that they would be welcoming a little brother for their son Grayson, and then be told in August that their unborn son would likely live only a few minutes outside the womb (he was diagnosed with Anencephaly, a neural tube defect).I know Jaimey through a Yahoo Group that I am a member of. She shared her story both with the group and on her blog, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This. Her story is one of amazing courage and grace - of a family who was given the gift of a special, angel baby - and stood strong in their beliefs while facing challenges I cannot even begin to imagine.
What is truly amazing is that this is not a story of sadness and grief, but the story of the celebration of a very special life.
Jonathan Mitchell Buquet was born on Thursday, October 9th at 2:56 am. He weighed 1 lb. 3 oz. and was 12 inches long.
It was possible that Jonathan would not live through the birth process, but he did. It was likely that he would live only a few minutes after his birth, but he wanted more for his family - he stayed for almost 3 hours, giving them the opportunity to create a lifetime of memories in too short a time.
Jaimey, Zack, Grayson and Jonathan, you've touched my heart so deeply. You gave me perspective when I needed it most. You shared lessons of grace, strength and love that I might never have known. Thank you for sharing your story with such openness - for allowing so many of us to take part in this celebration of life!
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