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| Name: | Merle and Lynn Pine |
| E-mail address: | lynnpine@comcast.net |
| Name: | Claire Doyle |
| E-mail address: | the.doylefamily@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | What a beautiful site to a beautiful little boy. I don't know how you got through it and were able to physically let him go after holding him. I think that's what I was scared of after our baby was delivered, not being able to let go, I can't turn back time but if someone else was going through the same I would say hold your baby, it's 100% you and it's daddy. I think holding my baby would probably have helped come to terms with the loss more greatly, I just hope he/she knows how much they were loved. Claire x |
| Name: | Natalie |
| E-mail address: | matthewfeltham@onetel.com |
| Comments: | My baby boy Jonathan is now with Jesus too. I too found out at 21 weeks that he had Anencephaly, I found it hard at first to believe it. The pain I had to go through to come to terms with the fact he wouldn't survive and then in making the decision to have him early or not was almost unbearable. However, when it came to the day to be induced I had an amazing sense of peace through it all. Jonathan was with us for almost 2 1/2 hours and the time we spent with him was so peaceful and precious. I felt he was holding on for our benefit rather than his, he held our had and even opened his eye a little - babies of 22 weeks arn't supposed to do that (so they say!) He is our little miricle and I will treasure that time God gave him to us forever. We named him Jonathan meaning 'Gift of God' as I know the time we had with him was a gift and his little life has taught me so much. I now have a greater appreciation of how precious children really are, their angels are continually in Gods prescence... God loves our children more than we can ever imagine and he knows whats best for them.
We had Jonathans funeral last week and although at times its been hard I have known Gods peace and I know I will one day see him again... I have been saying all along this journey that "God is good" and its true, God never changes, our challenge now is to comfort those with the comfort God has given us. Emily, thinking of you at this time and praying God will give you the same comfort and peace with which he now comforts our own children. Big hugs sister in Christ, Natalie x P.S At the end of Jonathans funeral I had a beautiful, peaceful picture come to me. It was of Jesus walking with Jonathan away from me. I saw them walking away on a beach hand in hand, Jonathan glanced back acouple of times to check if I was alright, then went straight on with Jesus no longer looking back, happy to walk with him, at peace and content. Our children are in a different realm to us now, I hope this helps you, it has been a great comfort to me -x- |
| Name: | Natalie Feltham |
| E-mail address: | matthewfeltham@onetel.com |
| Comments: | My baby boy Jonathan is now with Jesus too. I too found out at 21 weeks that he had Anencephaly, I found it hard at first to believe it. The pain I had to go through to come to terms with the fact he wouldn't survive and then in making the decision to have him early or not was almost unbearable. However, when it came to the day to be induced I had an amazing sense of peace through it all. Jonathan was with us for almost 2 1/2 hours and the time we spent with him was so peaceful and precious. I felt he was holding on for our benefit rather than his, he held our had and even opened his eye a little - babies of 22 weeks arn't supposed to do that (so they say!) He is our little miricle and I will treasure that time God gave him to us forever. We named him Jonathan meaning 'Gift of God' as I know the time we had with him was a gift and his little life has taught me so much. I now have a greater appreciation of how precious children really are, their angels are continually in Gods prescence... God loves our children more than we can ever imagine and he knows whats best for them.
We had Jonathans funeral last week and although at times its been hard I have known Gods peace and I know I will one day see him again... I have been saying all along this journey that "God is good" and its true, God never changes, our challenge now is to comfort those with the comfort God has given us. Emily, thinking of you at this time and praying God will give you the same comfort and peace with which he now comforts our own children. Big hugs sister in Christ, Natalie x P.S At the end of Jonathans funeral I had a beautiful, peaceful picture come to me. It was of Jesus walking with Jonathan away from me. I saw them walking away on a beach hand in hand, Jonathan glanced back acouple of times to check if I was alright, then went straight on with Jesus no longer looking back, happy to walk with him, at peace and content. Our children are in a different realm to us now, I hope this helps you, it has been a great comfort to me -x- |
| Name: | Natalie Feltham |
| E-mail address: | matthewfeltham@onetel.com |
| Comments: | My baby boy Jonathan is now with Jesus too. I too found out at 21 weeks that he had Anencephaly, I found it hard at first to believe it. The pain I had to go through to come to terms with the fact he wouldn't survive and then in making the decision to have him early or not was almost unbearable. However, when it came to the day to be induced I had an amazing sense of peace through it all. Jonathan was with us for almost 2 1/2 hours and the time we spent with him was so peaceful and precious. I felt he was holding on for our benefit rather than his, he held our had and even opened his eye a little - babies of 22 weeks arn't supposed to do that (so they say!) He is our little miricle and I will treasure that time God gave him to us forever. We named him Jonathan meaning 'Gift of God' as I know the time we had with him was a gift and his little life has taught me so much. I now have a greater appreciation of how precious children really are, their angels are continually in Gods prescence... God loves our children more than we can ever imagine and he knows whats best for them.
We had Jonathans funeral last week and although at times its been hard I have known Gods peace and I know I will one day see him again... I have been saying all along this journey that "God is good" and its true, God never changes, our challenge now is to comfort those with the comfort God has given us. Emily, thinking of you at this time and praying God will give you the same comfort and peace with which he now comforts our own children. Big hugs sister in Christ, Natalie x P.S At the end of Jonathans funeral I had a beautiful, peaceful picture come to me. It was of Jesus walking with Jonathan away from me. I saw them walking away on a beach hand in hand, Jonathan glanced back acouple of times to check if I was alright, then went straight on with Jesus no longer looking back, happy to walk with him, at peace and content. Our children are in a different realm to us now, I hope this helps you, it has been a great comfort to me -x- |
| Name: | Emily Holliday |
| E-mail address: | emilyholliday@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Your website has really blessed me. I went to the Anencephaly babies site,but never came to Matthew's Memorial. I lost my son on November 5, 2008, his name was Cayden Alexander. He was due to be here this month, March 23. I have really had a rough time the past few days because of it. I always think of him, but I have thought of him more and missed him more. I'm suppose to bring a healthy baby home this month.... I know my son is in heaven with Jesus, healthy and happy. I do take comfort in that, but still miss him terriably. We didn't find out about the birth defect until I was 21 weeks. We decided to have him early, I couldn't stand the thought of carrying him and then him suffer to live. Plus I have a beautiful 3 year old daughter, I belive that I saved her from the pain. I do not regret having him early, I really sought the Lord and felt like he was wanting Cayden with him. The poems on Matthew's Memorial are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with me and others. Thank you for listening to me. God bless you and your family.
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| Name: | pippa heighton |
| E-mail address: | 3rdfrodnursie@sky.com |
| Comments: | angels safe with jesus ... till its time for mums to meet with them again..
MUMMY DONT YOU SORROW WIPE THOSE TEARS AND CHASE THE GLOOM I WENT STRAIGHT UP TO HEAVEN FROM MY LOVING MUMMYS WOMB THANK YOU FOR THE LIFE YOU GAVE ME IT WAS BRIEF BUT DON'T COMPLAIN I HAVE ALL OF HEAVENS GLORY AND SUFFERED NONE OF THE EARTHS PAIN.. |
| Name: | Matthew Bradley |
| E-mail address: | deconfrost2008@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm so sorry about your lost and i know that he's in heaven because that to is my first and last name the name you blessed him with has a meaning and that meaning is GOD'S Gift so please be strong and if you ever need to talk or vent i am here in anyway that i can be.......God Bless |
| Name: | Lisa McGinn (Summerfield) |
| E-mail address: | naughtygirl.uk@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | God bless little Matthew,safe in the arms of the angels.x |
| Name: | Tracey |
| E-mail address: | tbunnie@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi
I stumbled across sites for anencephaly today whilst i was looking for the term 'incompatible with life'. Like yourself, i had a daughter who died of anencephaly although she was a livebirth and lived for just one day. It was back in 1986 and i was pressured to terminate the pregnancy as 'i was young enough to go on to have healthy children'. Fortunately i declined and Elizabeth was born 22 years ago in a couple of weeks - i get restless and inquisitive around this time as i feel there was no support at the time and no real explanations about anencephaly. My daughter looks just like your beautiful son in the picture. Regards Tracey |
| Name: | Barbara |
| E-mail address: | barbarabyers@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Thank you for your tribute to your beautiful son. I have been searching a lot lately for ideas on how to memorialize my daughter, Bernadette, who died almost 5 months ago. I never thought "why me" when she was diagnosed with anencephaly, but time and again I wondered what God wanted me to learn from her life. My sister told me,maybe God gave her to you because He knew you would accept for however long she lived. I see from your page Matthew was lucky God gave him to you. Peace. |
| Name: | sherry |
| E-mail address: | sherrygodsgirl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I also had a baby girl with Anencephaly |
| Name: | Rodney |
| E-mail address: | rdaabw@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Happy Birthday Matthew, 16 years with our Lord.
I Love you Missy,Steve,Jess&Josh Philippians 4:19 But my God shall suply ALL your need according to his riches in glory by Crist Jesus God Bless you, Rod |
| Name: | Your Family |
| E-mail address: | missyandsteve@comcast.net |
| Comments: | HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY, MATTHEW!
YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED EVERYDAY! Let Jesus hold you 'till Mom and Dad can hold you. You just have heaven before we do. I will rest in knowing that heaven is your home and it's all you'll ever know. |
| Name: | Your Family |
| Comments: | Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Matthew! Happy Birthday to you! As we remember and celebrate your 15th birthday today our hearts are filled with love for you! You are missed and we KNOW you are safe and healthy and worshipping Jesus! That knowledge alone comforts us greatly! We love you Matthew! Your family- Mom, Dad, Jessi, and Josh |
| Name: | Tony |
| E-mail address: | tleach@zoominternet.net |
| Comments: | May God continue to use you in helping others deal.
In Christ, TONY & Karen |
| Name: | Judy Blackburn |
| E-mail address: | momaofmikeybear@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.michael-griffith-jr.memory-of.com |
| Comments: | So sorry for your loss and I know the heartache you have now. May God grant you and your family peace especially during them most painful steps on this journey of grief. |
| Name: | manders |
| E-mail address: | indogo@nantes.fr |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.indogo.karoo.net/hand.htm |
| Comments: | oh matyhew,how beautiful you are,I prasy that you and your family will stay strong and look forward to meeting up in heaven xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Name: | Rod |
| E-mail address: | rdaabw@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I think of you again, Matthew as I have seen the poem that your grandmother Cathi wrote. I have not seen this befor and I think it is beautiful,not so beautiful as the person that she is. Oh the day that you can meet her! she will take you in her arms and love you, as she did me in all of my life. Ask her to sing to you Puff The Magic Dragon, as she sung it to many years ago. Matthew, you have a wonderful loving family waiting to see you when we join you in Gods house. |
| Name: | Missy |
| E-mail address: | sixbuchers@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.angelfire.com/mn/michaelashope |
| Comments: | Happy Birthday in Heaven Matthew!
Missy and Steven I am thinking of you today and praying that you have a peaceful and happy day as you treasure the memory of your sweet Matthew and celebrate the day of his birth 13 years ago. Hugs, Missy |
| Name: | Mom, Dad, Jessi, and Josh |
| E-mail address: | missylee@yellowbananas.com |
| Comments: | HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY MATTHEW! You are loved and missed son! |
| Name: | Louise |
| E-mail address: | lulu28066@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have read your story and I must say how much I admire you for going through with your pregnancy. I found out on the day of my 20 week ultrasound scan that my baby girl had anencephaly. The words "incompatible with life" broke my heart. I made the painful decision of terminating my pregnancy, as I could not put myself or my baby girl through 4 more months of torture. I gave birth to her 4 days later on 15th April 2005 and she looked nothing like I imagined, she was beautiful. Although I feel empty and feel I can't carry on, I know she's being looked after in heaven. Your story is inspiring, and I hope I can carry on and be brave and strong for my little girl. Ellie Marie, born 15/04/05 weighing 5.9 oz, I miss you and I love you. You will always be a part of me. Anybody reading this, please get in touch if you want to talk. |
| Name: | Mom |
| Comments: | Merry Christmas my baby boy! You are loved and remembered and MISSED terribly this Christmas day- as you are every day! I LOVE YOU!
Mom |
| Name: | sonia |
| E-mail address: | smongili@yahoo.it |
| Comments: | My boyfriend has commited suicide on october 26, 2004.
He took my Heart with him. Matthew's short life and your courage give me hope. Thank you Sonia |
| Name: | Rod |
| E-mail address: | rdaabw@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Dear Matthew, Missy, Steve, Jescia and Josh I love you all very much! I was thinking about birthdays and i thought about Matthew. I just wanted to wish him a Happy one. A little late but then I always am.
Happy Birthday our little angel Love, Rod |
| Name: | Danielle Bechtold |
| E-mail address: | xxtweekmybellsxx.@aol.com |
| Comments: | I look @ these pages and want to cry but their with jesus now.. Their happy running around being soo happy! My heart goes out to everyone!! hugs |
| Name: | sam |
| E-mail address: | atelix@dodo.com.au |
| Comments: | i lost two brother's in 1986 to anencephaly, i have recently just had a son of my own and realize now more than ever how precious children are.
my brother's may not have been here long but their memory will live in heart and my families forever. i shall never forget you i have carved your names in the palm of my hand. with love your big sister sam and your nephew Aidan. |
| Name: | Kacie |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/dnk4602/chandler.html |
| Comments: | Matthew is such a beautiful baby boy!!! I am so glad that I was able to be touched by his story. My son Chandler passed away on 12/18/96 due to anencephaly and so I do know the heartbreak of this diagnosis. Please know that I will never forget your sweet child Matthew.
Love and Light, Kacie mom to Chandler 12/18/96 |
| Name: | Lori |
| Homepage URL: | http://puffthemagicpen.tripod.com/tribute.html |
| Comments: | My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
BIG HUGS!!! |
| Name: | Mom |
| Comments: | Happy 12th Birthday! You are missed and loved! |
| Name: | KAREN |
| E-mail address: | HLKLW@ADELPHIA.NET |
| Comments: | GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING TRIBUTE TO YOUR PRECIOUS MATTHEW. I AM AN L&D NURSE AND I WILL BE LEAVING SOON TO GO TO WORK TO CARE FOR THE DAUGHTER OF OUR BEST FRIENDS. SHE HAS AN ANENCEPHALIC LITTLE ANGEL SOON TO BE BORN. WHILE I HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED AND BLESSED TO SHARE IN THIS EXPERIENCE BEFORE WITH STRANGERS, I AM SITTING HERE ASKING GOD TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS ONE. ALTHOUGH I WILL SHED TEARS AS I SHARE IN THEIR GRIEF, I KNOW THAT GOD WILL BE PRESENT IN THAT ROOM AND EVERYTHING WILL BE AS IT SHOULD BE. AGAIN THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY AND GIVING ME AN EVEN GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH THE GRIEF AND THE JOY OF KNOWING THAT YOU HELD A MIRACLE FOR A SHORT TIME, AND THAT YOU NOW HAVE YOUR OWN VERY SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN. |
| Name: | Rod |
| E-mail address: | rdaabw@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I Love you Missy,Steve,Jessica and Josh.
I would have loved to have held your angel in my arms. I hold Matthew in my heart, always. Rod |
| Name: | Marisela |
| E-mail address: | marisela@cuteandsingle.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://cuteandsingle.com |
| Comments: | You have done a wonderful job on this site! |
| Name: | Heidi |
| E-mail address: | momof3@chartermi.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://angeljeremy.topcities.com |
| Comments: | I am so sorry for the loss of matthew. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers |
| Name: | Sue Mansfield |
| E-mail address: | suemanz@dodo.com.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/simonmanz/ |
| Comments: | Dear Missy,Steve,Jessica and Joshua,
Remembering today with love the ten birthday/anniversary of your precious first born son Matthew's arrival in heaven. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. Happy Birthday sweet Matthew. Love from Sue. |
| Name: | Guardian Misty |
| E-mail address: | brianal@bellsouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/touchedbyanangel |
| Comments: | You have made a wonderful memorial in memory of your Angel. Your love just pours from the pages within. I would like to invite you to join Touched By An Angel. It is a group filled with people spreading love and support to other parents who have lost as well.
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| Name: | Blairangel |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.heavensangels01.com |
| Comments: | Hello, Your site is Wonderful..If you are interested, I think your site would be
a wonderful addition to a web ring that I am a member of..Heavens Angels.. .We are a group of Angels that fly around and share our love and help... Please come over and check Us out... |
| Name: | beth |
| E-mail address: | gglenzig@netzero.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/ambersmommy1996/index.html |
| Comments: | you have a beautiful son in heaven...this is a nice site |
| Name: | Sarah, Derrick, Clay, and Baby |
| E-mail address: | s.e.johnston@home.com |
| Comments: | You will forever be in our thoughts, prayers, and dreams.
God Bless you all. Look forward to the day when you are all reunited. Love will take you there. |
| Name: | Lori Benner |
| E-mail address: | droppingthehammer@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just read your site. It brought tears to my eyes. I
lost my son 4 years ago. He lived a week after delievery. I found out the same way, an ultra sound. What touch me from your web site was "THE DANCE" this was our song too! I cry everytime I hear it. It is so true. I would not have changed anything in the world other then for him to be here with us. I have since had a boy two years later. I look at him and see my angle in him. MITCHELL ROBERT BENNER Sept. 26, 1996 |
| Name: | Lori Benner |
| Name: | Gina |
| E-mail address: | gek974@excite.com |
| Comments: | Matthew must be so proud of you, this memorial to your son
is beautiful. I lost my daughter Christianna to anencephaly on February 7, 2001. God Bless you and your family. |
| Name: | Julie |
| E-mail address: | bubblebuny@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://clix.to/bubblebunybaby |
| Comments: | I was just surfing on angelfire.com and found your site,
and I felt your pain and loss. I have never lost a child, and Hope I never do, but I can only imagine the pain you went through. I am currently pregnant with my 1st baby boy, have 2 older daughters, and am really anxious to meet him. I'm glad you had another baby boy... God Bless you and your family |
| Name: | Missy |
| E-mail address: | missylee@cvn.net |
| Comments: | Thank you for visiting my son's web page and sharing in my
memories! Please take the time to sign my guest book to let me know you were here! God bless! Missy |
| Name: | Amy Bjugstad |
| E-mail address: | tater2@inwave.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.DaejaRae.homestead.com/Daeja.html |
| Comments: | Thank you for sharing your story. You have created a
beautiful web site! I too have lost a child and even though our stories are very different the pain is so much the same. Stay strong and God Bless! Love, Daeja's Mommy - Amy Bjugstad |
| Name: | Becky Formo |
| E-mail address: | becky_formo@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://communities.msn.com/angelmichaela/homepage |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for sharing your story and picture of
your sweet little Matthew. What a beautiful baby he was! I know you will always remember him. I'm sure he is playing with my sweet Michaela, one of Gods newest angels. She was diagnosed with anencephaly and she passed away in April 19, 2000. ((hugs)) Becky |
| Name: | Wendy |
| E-mail address: | mumaduck@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dear sweet Little Matthew, I finally made it here. I was
having alittle trouble but with your Mums help I made it. Happy Birthday Dear Wee Fella. Lots of Hugs, Kisses to you. I am sure we will meet someday. You have a wonderful lovely Mummy but then you already knew that :-) Im sorry Im late Im thinking of you always. God Bless and big hugs, Wendyxxx |
| Name: | Mary Louise |
| E-mail address: | babimom@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I wanted to say that I was touched by your story of Mathew.
He is a beautiful boy and I am sure in Heavens Grounds all God's Children know one another. As I am sure My Daniel knows your Mathew. May God continue to bless you and watch over you and your family. Much love, Mary Louise |
| Name: | Erin Snider |
| E-mail address: | scottie_s_65721 |
| Comments: | Dear Matthew~
I was touched greatly by reading your story and know that you touch others hearts also. I know that you are in a far better place with angels all around you. I would like to thank your mommy and daddy for opening their hearts so that others can learn of this. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. |