Oh baby you were so tiny, not even all the way developed and I wasn't even your mom, I was only your aunt. You were no bigger then half of the palm of my hand, the wideth of maybe two fingers. You were 3 1/2 months into development when you decided to take a short cut and leave this crazy world. But you didn't leave without touching my life in an unforgetable way.

When you were gently placed in the palm of my hand, you already had tiny arms and hands, fingers, legs, feet, and toes, and I could make out your oh so tiny spine and ribs. You were still considered a fetus when I felt your tiny body, but what I saw was a baby, who I couldn't make better; A baby who had passed away and was placed in the palm of my hand. Your body still warm, and proof that you would have been my nephew.

One never knows in what way a person so tiny and helpless can effect their life and emotions. For a very short time even a tiny person can touch someone emotionally in such a powerful way. I came in contact with such a tiny person, on March 16th, 1998, and boy was I emotionally knocked for a loop! For that precious moment with you, I am filled with thanks and appreciation. This was a kindness that opened my heart to unspeakable love.