March 14, 1981
Our baby girl20 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
When I read your post today, I had to find this one. This was dated before I started on Fanstory. I can't imagine that grief - only an hour. These days something like this should not happen especially after a C-section! It could have happened to us because I had 26 hours of labor and then a C-section. You and Debbie are so faithful to honor Kristen every year.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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When I read your post today, I had to find this one. This was dated before I started on Fanstory. I can't imagine that grief - only an hour. These days something like this should not happen especially after a C-section! It could have happened to us because I had 26 hours of labor and then a C-section. You and Debbie are so faithful to honor Kristen every year.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2024
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Hopefully, through medical science these are few and far in between.
Thank you for going back in the archives. That is tremendous and I am truly grateful, Helen.
Enjoy your Saturday.
John
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I'll review your post today later tonight.
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No worries. Thank you.
Comment from w.j.debi
A beautiful tribute to your daughter. I have no children, but I had a sibling that died as a small child and I've seen my Mother struggle with the loss. It is still hard for her to talk about.
You put a lot of love and care in this write and it comes through.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016
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A beautiful tribute to your daughter. I have no children, but I had a sibling that died as a small child and I've seen my Mother struggle with the loss. It is still hard for her to talk about.
You put a lot of love and care in this write and it comes through.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016
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Thank you Debi for that warm review. I appreciate it very much!
Krissy likes the stars...
John
Comment from mfowler
My sister lost two children at full term. They were named,and they remained her heavy burden of memory and now they rest in the ground beside their mother who died in her fifties. She always said that a parent shouldn't have to bury their offspring. It was out of the natural order as people say. Your sad, impassioned tale of baby Kristen's death attests to what my sister told me. The fact that you remember her birth weight ahead of your surviving children just shows that the event was tragic and that you hold onto what you can of her memory. Think of it as the lost sheep that Jesus sought out. Your description of holding her nearly brought me to tears. It's wonderful that your faith comforts and assures you of Kristen's destination. That must give you hope but it can't remove the heartache. A brave and personal write. Nicely penned.
One spag:
To quickly for anyone to endure. ..Too quickly.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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My sister lost two children at full term. They were named,and they remained her heavy burden of memory and now they rest in the ground beside their mother who died in her fifties. She always said that a parent shouldn't have to bury their offspring. It was out of the natural order as people say. Your sad, impassioned tale of baby Kristen's death attests to what my sister told me. The fact that you remember her birth weight ahead of your surviving children just shows that the event was tragic and that you hold onto what you can of her memory. Think of it as the lost sheep that Jesus sought out. Your description of holding her nearly brought me to tears. It's wonderful that your faith comforts and assures you of Kristen's destination. That must give you hope but it can't remove the heartache. A brave and personal write. Nicely penned.
One spag:
To quickly for anyone to endure. ..Too quickly.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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Thank you for that warm and personal review. John
Comment from mvbrooks
What a heart-rending experience for you and your family and how hard those second sets of phone calls must have been. To have found the positive in this event is what made you both great parents to the other three children. The pain is obvious in the writing--but so is the hope and peace of your faith. Thank you for sharing this well-written personal story. You've allowed the reader to experience it with you in your clear writing.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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What a heart-rending experience for you and your family and how hard those second sets of phone calls must have been. To have found the positive in this event is what made you both great parents to the other three children. The pain is obvious in the writing--but so is the hope and peace of your faith. Thank you for sharing this well-written personal story. You've allowed the reader to experience it with you in your clear writing.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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Thank you . John
Comment from foxangie123
Good writing. I reviewed this before I believe. The cemetery is tough for me because of the death of my sixteen year old in a car on the Fourth of July.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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Good writing. I reviewed this before I believe. The cemetery is tough for me because of the death of my sixteen year old in a car on the Fourth of July.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016
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Thank you very much. John
Comment from trumby
I've never had kids. (My wife and I are working on it though.)
Dad's had quite a few smashes in his family though.
Dad's older brother died at 14.
My brother, Warren, died in 98. Both from horse accidents. Warren's smash happened in 1975, so the head injury took awhile to kill him.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2016
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I've never had kids. (My wife and I are working on it though.)
Dad's had quite a few smashes in his family though.
Dad's older brother died at 14.
My brother, Warren, died in 98. Both from horse accidents. Warren's smash happened in 1975, so the head injury took awhile to kill him.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2016
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Thank you.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
My husband's cousin lost her baby over year ago. She had him super early, she went into labor at like 27 weeks and they couldn't stop him from coming. He was alive for 90 minutes. When they realized he wasn't going to make it they brought him in and she was able to spend some one on one time with him before the angels took him. She is now pregnant with a little girl due in about two months. As far as I know everything is going well. Losing a child is something no parent should ever have to experience. *Hugs*
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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My husband's cousin lost her baby over year ago. She had him super early, she went into labor at like 27 weeks and they couldn't stop him from coming. He was alive for 90 minutes. When they realized he wasn't going to make it they brought him in and she was able to spend some one on one time with him before the angels took him. She is now pregnant with a little girl due in about two months. As far as I know everything is going well. Losing a child is something no parent should ever have to experience. *Hugs*
Comment Written 16-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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Thank you EL for that warm review. I certainly appreciate it. John
Comment from DonandVicki
A heart breaking story that must have been so painful for you to write. This is a very beautiful tribute that you have written for Kristen.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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A heart breaking story that must have been so painful for you to write. This is a very beautiful tribute that you have written for Kristen.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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I had tears when I wrote it, even after 35 years. Thank you!
John
Comment from Eric1
Hi John, I had a lump in my throat as I read your sad story, It doesn't matter how long ago it was or the circumstances - the pain never goes away my friend.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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Hi John, I had a lump in my throat as I read your sad story, It doesn't matter how long ago it was or the circumstances - the pain never goes away my friend.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2016
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Eric, thank you for that warm review. John
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You are very welcome my friend.
Comment from Janet Foor
An emotional piece that touches our hearts and we pray for you and your family. The loss of a baby is devastating to parents. Thank you for sharing baby Kristen's story. Thankfully, you will be together again one day.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016
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An emotional piece that touches our hearts and we pray for you and your family. The loss of a baby is devastating to parents. Thank you for sharing baby Kristen's story. Thankfully, you will be together again one day.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 15-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016
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Thank you Janet for this warm review. Always appreciated. John
