My cousin Scott and his wife Maiko had a beautiful baby girl about two weeks ago. They named her Sayumi. She was welcomed by her big brother Aiden, and met her grandmother from Japan just in time for a sudden, inexplicably relentless virus to lay waste to her perfect little body. One helicopter ride and a thousand needle sticks later, she lost her fight with the invisible villain that invaded so swiftly.
To my grief-stricken cousin and his beautiful family, I offer nothing but my deepest condolences. You were expecting the antithesis of this day just a few weeks prior, and so very recently celebrated her entry into this world. I cannot imagine watching that fragile little soul drift back out so few days after her arrival.
I can only issue my paltry offerings (as every good Mormon mom does), of food whenever you need it. I'm happy to lend you my ear whenever you need to vent. Our home is open to you in whatever state of grief you may be in. You are loved. Sayumi is so very loved. We ache for you.
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that is so sad.....
From the perspective of a parent, I think there is nothing more heart-wrenching than situations like this. Death is always difficult, but especially so when it is a child, or baby. I am so sincerely sorry.
I am so sorry. I wish I had something more profound to say. But please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
our heart goes out to you & your family.
I am so sorry for your family. I just went to a funeral for a baby the other day and it was heart breaking. I am so sorry.
I too am deeply saddened by this tragedy. My heart and prayers go out for Scott and Maiko, that they may find some amount of peace and solace during this very trying time.
Just heartbreaking.
our hearts go out to your cousin too. loves & hugs!!!
What a tragic story. Just breaks my heart. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with your family at this time.
nice tribute, very well said...my truest condolences.
I am so so sorry to hear of the loss of this precious life. This is so heartbreaking and I cannot imagine what you all are going through. So so sorry ...
So sad. Send her over to the adailyscoop.blogspot.com where Stephanie Waite has set up a beautiful site for grieving mommies.
(It is private and has to be accessed through the above mentioned blogsite)
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