Since the moment Melanie was born she knew what she liked or didn’t like. I remember her time in the NICU and after the NICU through her journey, every nurse that would see her would always tell me “She is a grumpy little one, she does not like to be touched or bothered!” As a mother, I always wanted to see her smile a month before she passed away she finally begun to smile at everyone! How I wish I can see that smile again. I can truly say my baby girl was stronger than mommy and daddy. She showed us what strength is all about. In her little time here she showed many things but more importantly to enjoy every moment like your last and love to the fullest.

Melissa was such a smiley little girl who loved to laugh and who would spread love all over her world.

Where is your sting, oh death, where, O sepulcher, is your victory? 1 Corinthians 15:55

To all of you who have been touched by Adan’s short life here on earth, please know that you have also touched our lives in a very special way. Thank you for being Adan’s cheering squad, and what a big and powerful team we have been. Our tears became your tears, our smiles became your smiles, and our miracles became your miracles. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. In Adan’s 5 years he taught us to pray, to smile and to pray a little harder. He also taught us that every day is a gift and a miracle. So we request all of you to help us keep Adan’s legacy alive by continuing to pray, to smile and to pray a little harder.

Our favorite memories of Marie are the hours of snuggling her in the NICU while listening to soothing music.

I have many favorite memories with Salma, but one of my favorite ones is to remember how she used to sing the Saint Francis of Assisi prayer. I also love how she used to laugh and kiss me when she was happy. She was a happy, beautiful girl that is missed every day.

Kirt loved to ride in a motorcycle. He always wanted to wear his favorite shoes and shirts.

We loved holding Lucy’s hand, playing her Christmas CD and playing with her bunnies. We loved dressing her up for her baptism and then again on the day she went to meet her Lord. We cherish the precious few times we held her and when daddy read her books to her. We’ve loved helping her leave her legacy and fulfill her mission as a NICU guardian angel.

It has been all about Unconditional Love. I have learned so much from Mathyan. So many good memories make that I could not choose only one in them. From the first time I put my eyes on him or the first time he has shown me that he can eat to his first-hand signs to talk without forget how he can show you how much he was happy to see his mother or me to come to take him back home after a day with the nurse. His smile after these surgeries, when he was in the sea or eating chocolate ... this smile. I can wrote a roman but I got only a few words to show how much that I'm still loving him. Hard exercice as tears flood on my face now even if over than a year has passed since the last time we had him in our arms repeating him endlessly "Thank you Mathyan » as he was flying away. Please, never stop loving them, they deserve it. Mariana LOUISE & Mathieu ROSE

Favorite Memory: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Always know how loved you are. (no single memory could be picked as a favourite, so opted for her favourite phrase instead)

Nicholas loved his family, his brothers, art, singing, laughing and Curious George. In addition to a loving family, he had an incredible network of friends and caregivers who loved him and still send remembrances. He was very smart and an excellent singer. He is loved and missed by all of us.

Michelle was born 8 weeks premature with her twin brother, Matthew. She grew very slowly, topping out at just over 7 pounds. Her five siblings called her eensie and sweet shell. She rarely cried and could light up a room with her big smile. When her dad walked into the room, she would roll and twist herself around to keep him in her sight. She had a very special bond with her twin, Matthew. He was always very close by her side hovering over her. One day she turned up missing. Becky was gone too! We hunted the house over and called on the neighbors to help find them. Becky had put her in her doll carrier keeping her quiet while hiding under the kitchen table! Her dad says she is the most perfect spirit he has ever know. We are grateful that families are forever and we will see her again.

Brynlee was given to our family for a purpose, and we continue to live our lives to fulfill every last purpose.
http://kimmieandbean.blogspot.com/2013/03/our-story.html

Robert had a rose garden that he tended carefully. He sent away for roses from all over the world. I think Robert tended to our feelings as a family in the same careful way he attended to those rare roses. Robert spoke softly, carefully and gently, of the roses he loved and other things. His words often came from the deepest part of his heart. I will never forget the words of caring and love he expressed. What made those words even more special, is that, when he was done speaking, he would say “Here, take my hand”, and I would, and we would stand up together and walk together. Something about holding Robert’s hand and listening to him speak from the ocean of his heart, made me feel like I had truly touched the most precious rose in the universe.

Singing Twinkle Twinkle little star and having lots of cuddles. The way his 4-year-old brother doted over him.

Micah inspired everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He loved life, his family, and his church. He is missed every day and continues to impact this world through the memories he leaves behind.

Clay's infectious laugh, sense of humor and extremely affectionate nature are deeply missed by all. His love and obsession with all things WWE Wrestling and baking cupcakes for family birthdays were the joy of his life. His presence is deeply missed and he will be always loved and never forgotten. We love you Clay!

Daisy was so wanted & so loved. She taught us so much in her 12 years with us - how to live, how to laugh, how to love. She defined resilience. Our happiest memories will always be of family time together, laughing at little things. Just being together.

She had the biggest smile.

His big contagious smiles that would just light up the room, this game we named foosacks. He was a daddy's boy and he loved his brother so much! He loved music and would anticipate his favorite part to dance too. We miss you Tink!

When she was home for 2 weeks sleeping on my chest. She never had a good night sleep due to her breathing. She got to spend time with her 2 brothers and sister. Most memorable is her pacifier, it was the one thing that soothed her.

I loved his great sense of humor. He coined several sayings that we still repeat an laugh about regularly. His most well known being " you're fired!" He played practical jokes on us all the time from jumping out from behind walls to making us think someone was st the front door. I miss his kissy cheeks and his love of me and his pets. He was my left arm, always with me and a great partner. His laugh was contagious. A great spectator!

For most of Quin's life, he was so medically fragile and unable to sleep through the night (like: distressing crying, bad enough to merit a night shift nurse) - and our feeling financially fragile, vacations were far and few between. Most of my family on the East Coast never met him. I think the first vacation that we all loved as a family (well, maybe not quite Turner) was a trip to San Francisco. This photo shows Quin so proud to be a Big Brother.

Kenzie loved dancing in the rain, books, butter, swinging at the park, laughing at her brother and sister, wagon rides, and being the center of our family. Her smile could light up the world!