Sabrina

My precious Sabrina,

From the first time I cuddled you, you stole my heart and hold it still. You were my light from the sun and my breath of fresh air.

Your bright and smiling face worked your wiles on me. Not a day would go by that I did not speak to you. I’ll never forget how as a child, you would roll on the floor whenever you would see me. For a reason I do not understand, you enjoyed my company as much as I enjoyed yours.

You were a mix of playfulness and grace; mischief and sweetness. You were keen-witted, warm hearted and loving. As long as I could remember, you were always so bright and full of fire. Your strength of will, persistence and determination were qualities I cherished in you.

As you grew your unconditional love and warm endearing ways became my obsession. We became best friends and partners in shopping and crafts. You loved to dance and whirl. You loved music and God knows how many times I sang “Marina, Marina” to make you fall asleep as a baby.

You were a faithful and generous friend and would always have a kind word to say of others.

You are my niece, my godchild and my best friend. I could not love you more if you were my daughter.My heart is seared in pain and I miss you more than words can say

Love always,
Zia Mimi

Camillo

My darling little Camillo,

Slowly, slowly you etched your way into my heart until I felt I could no longer part with you. I was so privileged to be able to hold you and spend so much time with you but, I know at last you found your special place in heaven with a magnificent playground.

Even in your pain, your beautiful baby blues sparkled and shined for me. You were the special light that made my life so bright. Instead of me giving you solace, you would give me the strength to go through my days. The gentleness of your smile will forever be in my heart.

Each morning I would wait for your call "Mimi are you coming now." In a flash I’d come and your eyes of blue so piercing would make me feel welcome. Conversations we would have about everything and anything. You were hungry to hear stories especially about our apple picking trip, when you were the ring bearer at my wedding and how you would teach Nikolas to crawl and ride a bicycle.

You were wise beyond your years and never once did you complain. All you wanted to do was play, do crafts and have me read "Franklin" stories. Your biggest thrill however, was when I introduced you to the Shania Twain web site. You were totally enthralled by her and enjoyed listening to her songs. You loved music and your gentle soul always told me that I had a beautiful voice even though I sang out of tune.

For all those months I held you, I could only pray that God could spare you, but that was not to be. God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although I loved you dearly I could not make you stay.

Love always,
Zia Mimi

Poem

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not meant to be
So he put his arms around you
And whispered,
“Come to Me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer
And saw you pass away
And although we love you dearly
We could not make you stay.

Golden hearts stopped beating
Beautiful smiles at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

It’s lonely here without you
We miss you so very much.
Our lives are not the same
Since you both went away.

When days are sad and lonely
And everything seems to wrong,
We lean on you to pick us up
And we hear you say,
“Mommy, Daddy dry your tears
We are in God’s keeping
We’ll meet again someday!”