One Moment

One moment is all it takes to turn life upside down. One moment that leaves the world in chaos. One moment and life is emptier than you ever imagined it could be.

I checked my blog list a few minutes ago to catch up any posts made yesterday or today. This post grabbed my heart, squeezed hard and wouldn't let go. I didn't know little Madeline Spohr or her parents. This didn't stop me from crying over the loss of this precious little girl. It didn't stop the wrenching of my heart. She was a little girl who fought and hung on, even when everyone else thought she wouldn't make it. I can see where she got her fighting spirit from. It was from two people who were lucky enough to be the parents of this special angel. How could I know this if I didn't know her? I found the blog her mom Heather started and began reading it from the beginning. I stopped to come finish this post.

I'm a mother to four wonderful children, 2 boys and 2 girls. I haven't lost a child, though I came close when my youngest fell out a third story window. I remember the utter agony, horror, fear and shock I felt that day as I saw my baby lying face down on the ground not moving. I think about how empty my life would be had things gone the other way. That is all I can do, remember, think and imagine. I don't live each day missing a child. I am sorry these wonderful people have to. A loss which ripped out the hearts of so many family and friends. My heart and thoughts are with them all.

One Moment

In one moment life is created,
each cell building an angel.
In one moment every second,
is a battle to live.
In one moment an angel is born,
proof that miracles are real.
In one moment a cry is suddenly,
the sweetest sound you've ever heard.
In one moment your spirits soar,
as this angel thrives and grows.
In one moment the world is,
plunged into darkness.
In one moment a precious angel,
spreads her wings to fly.

© 2009 Karen J