Reading for a Baby
a special tribute for our angel, Ashleigh
This very special reading was adapted from "Reading For A Baby" by Susan Erling Martinez. It was read at Ashleigh's funeral - a gorgeous sunny Tuesday morning, where we were surrounded by the love and support of a few dear friends and family.
"Today, we come together in sorrow over the death of Shawn and Teresa's baby. Their child, created in love and eagerly wished for, has died - only to nestled in their arms for a short time. To these parents, the pain and the disappointment is great and their loss will be carried heavily in theri hearts for all their days. In the weeks and months ahead, they will miss their child terribly and will be in need of love, compassion, time, and understanding from all of us.
Each life comes into this world with a mission. Sometimes the mission or purpose is clear; sometimes it is vague and shrouded in misunderstanding. In time, we will see what Ashleigh's mission was on Earth. Could it have been just to add a little flicker of love that otherwise may never have been lit? Was it to soften our hearts so that we may in turn comfort others? Could it have been to bring us closer to God and each other?
Asleigh's life was short, yet her death has left a huge void in all our hearts and lives. Let us remember today and for always the tiny baby who will never see childhood or adulthood, but will remain our tiny baby forever."
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