After Ethan's service
with big brother Devon..
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU LIL ONE

Ethan's Sweet Marker

This picture was taken before
we had his marker placed

Closer picture of his marker and I must say that when I found the picture
of the angel with it's hands by it's face, I knew that was the one for Ethan!

When Ethan was here with us my little boy was such a fighter
and everytime the nurses turned their backs for one second,
Ethan had wiggled through his blanket and all the wires to have his hands up by his precious face!

Those are memories we will all hold for
a lifetime because Ethan will be forever
Loved and Missed By All!

Don't tell me that you understand
Don't tell me that you know,
Don't tell me that I will survive
Or how I will surely grow.

Don't tell me that this is just a test
That I am truly blessed
That I am chosen for this task
Apart from all the rest.

Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me,
Don't tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.

Don't stand in pious judgment
Of the bounds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to suffer
And don't tell me how to cry!

My life is filled with selfishness,
My pain is all I see,
But, I need you now,
I need your love, unconditionally.

Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."

By Joanetta Hendel
Bereavement Magazine