Andrew...Our Miracle, Our Angel Our Son & Brother ... Andrew When I was 4 months preg, we found out our unborn son would be born with congenital hydrocephlaus(water on the brain). The outcome looked like he would never have a happy "Normal" life. The drs said he would never walk, talk or do the things little boys do. The first 2 yrs were rough, He had over 7 surgeries (4 bring brain/skull surgeries). He was a fighter and always beat the odds and proved the doctors wrong! He walked and talked but most of all loved to sing, He could sing for hours... the sound of an Angel ! He was amazing! We never gave up on Andrew... We smiled at his love for life and supported him through all his challenges. Our life was going great! Our family was complete.. Craig, Megan, Andrew & I were the "prefect" family. Then shortly after Andrew's 4th b-day, He got the flu. Suddenly with no warning, He aspirated on vomit and died shortly after. Our world changed that day! My life was empty - Being Andrew's Mom was my idenity, I did everything for him... I will with him 24/7 and so not only did I lost my son but my life as well. We do thank God for the 4 yrs with Andrew. Not a day goes by that he is not the first thing I think of when I get up and the last thing I think about when I go to bed. His siter Megan is now 10 and still keep me going. She is such a beautiful young lady and I see Andrew through her and their father's eyes. Andrew will always live though us. Over 4 yrs later I sit here and wonder how I've made it through each day..Some days seem like FOREVER since Ive touched him and other days they pain feels like I just lost him yesterday.. Not a day goes that my heart does not ache to hold him!I Wonder what it would be like to have all of my children safe and warm in bed at night.I must trust someday I will be with Andrew again and see his smiling face but until then; he will live through me... ALWAYS and FOREVER... Andrew....Our Miracle, Our Angel Always Loved ~Never Forgotten Newsletter & Support Group for grieving parents Quilt of Memories - Add your Child Grief from Child Loss is like.... Precious Andrew Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 What is your name?? Losing A Child Weeks turned into months and months into years Each day of our lives are now filled with sad tears Our heart is broken the pain still remains But others can't understand and dont feel the same They ask the simple question, how are you today? I'm fine is the answer, what else can we say They dont really want to know what is deep in our hearts Life is so empty, Our family torn apart We want others to know that It wont go away We have a hole in our heart that is dying to say "The loss of a child, is more then you see I not only lost my child, but a big part of me!" Our days are not only filled with sadness and tears The memories of our children will last through the years The sound of their voice and smile on their face Is something that pain and time can't erase God chose our child early, we may never know why Many times weve asked as we look to the sky Gone from our arms, but not from our hearts Not even death will keep us apart Written with Love by: Doris Hooker In Loving Memory of Andrew Craig Hooker 12/10/96 - 01/09/01 Please do not use without written permission cdmaa@comcast.net Look at that face..... Andrew....Our Miracle, Our Angel Sitting there with out a sound As the drs talked about what they have found They say their opinion without a second thought Shocked that Abortion was the only word we caught They said he would never be like the rest It would not be easy for us and that it was all for the best - He would never do the things other little boys did They just couldnt understand why any parent would want this kid I said to them stop, listen and remember With or without you, our baby will be born this Decemeber Dont talk about this, that, or the other He is my son and I am his mother He was put through what no child should ever have to face But fought his way strong through God's loving Grace I always knew that one day he would prove them all wrong Oh how it came true when he sang his first song A heart and Cross drawn on both of his hands Looking back I now know it was all of God's Plan God showed him a way how to finally fight no more And took him to Heaven at the young age of four Andrew was our miracle boy, you see I get so lonley that he is now not with me I know that someday we will not be apart But living here without him breaks my heart He was a nephew that brought such joy Grandma's little buddy and Mommy's Drewboy Megan's bubby, and Daddy's little brat blue Grandpa's sidekick, and his best friend too We will never forget the smiles that he brought The songs that he sang and the fights that he fought We still thank God for that short time we had And always remember his smile, on days that are sad. Grief Life isent measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take your breath away! And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and their shall be no more death,neither sorrow or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: For the former things are passed away Rev. 21:4 We Will Never Forget