An Ode to Our Angel

To Our Daughter, Mary

You were born and died on April 26, 1975, 36 years ago today.  I carried you 7.2 months and you weighed 2.2 pounds.  Although we never held you in our arms, you have been in our hearts all these years.  Your Dad and I, Susan and Tracey (your two older sisters) planted a little clump of 4 White Birch trees at our home in your memory, one tree for each of us who loved you and were sad that God took you away so soon.  36 years later those trees are now huge, reaching towards the heavens and growing closer to you every year.  Someday, maybe you can show us around the home you have been living in all these years and we can have a big family reunion. You also have a brother, Scott and now a nephew, Tan.   We all look forward to getting to know you throughout eternity. Happy Birthday!!   We love you.

Mom 

ps, I hope the other angels throw you a party today