Sunday, December 14, 2014

One in a Million

William Patrick Schneider was born at 10:15 am 12/13/14.   He weighed 3 lbs 9 oz and was 15 inches long.  He came into this world with blond curly hair, Mommy's chin, and Daddy's cheeks.  He was perfect.

Some babies aren't meant for this world.

My sweet nephew fought hard for 2 hours of his life.  He was, quite literally, a little baby with a big heart.....after a few hours on this earth, his cardiac function was too weak for him to survive.  He passed away in his Mommy's arms with Daddy right next to him.

His life wasn't long, but it was beautiful.  He brought so much joy to our family in the few hours he was here.   He brought his Mommy and Daddy more happiness than they thought possible. They say he gave them strength, he was their light.  Although his life was short, it was not without profound meaning and purpose.  The memory of baby William will continue to shape and enrich the lives of his mommy and daddy forever.

He touched the lives of everyone who saw and helped him that day.  His doctors say, he was one in a million.









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4 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Tom and Liz,

    There are no words to express my feelings and emotions right now. I am dying not being able to be there with you. I literally can't stand it. My heart is breaking. None of this is right or fair. All we can do is love and pray for each other. I am so thankful you have the family that you do have with you. I will forever regret not meeting baby William in person but hopefully one day we will meet. Until then, I will cherish the pictures and we have plenty of precious angels there with him; Mommy-da and Daddy-da especially, my daddy and grama, many other friends of mine, as well as close family and friends of both of yours. Maybe that can bring some comfort. I can not wait until the day I can hold both of you in my arms. Just know I am most definitely with you in spirit.

    Love you both, cousin Ellen (Jalen and Justin too).

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  2. LizJanuary 19, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you, Ellen. It does bring us comfort to know that William will meet his great grandparents in heaven. We have thought about Mommy-Da holding our little William and smiling at his blond curly hair, just like Tommy's when he was a baby. We appreciate your prayers. Love, Liz and Tom

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Beautifully written! What a great tribute to a beautiful soul, taken too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Marcy Gogol
    (I work with your mother)

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  4. LizJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Thank you, Marcy. Your prayers are much appreciated. And so it's the support you have given my Mom, William's Grandma. Best, Liz

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