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Permalink Reply by Jerry on June 7, 2011 at 9:38pm

   She is a beautiful girl, I dont know why these things happen to children. I losy my wife alst year,and my Mom in Feb and somehow I am keeping it together somewhat. But if anything ever happened to one of my grandkids I dont think I could handle it. She will be in my prayers. May God give you strength.

Permalink Reply by Marlena on June 7, 2011 at 9:55pm

Sheryl,

Congratulations on your soon to be baby grandson.  How perfect that they are going to name the baby after his Papa.  That is a wonderful way to honor your husband.  Our daughter had a baby a year after we lost Tom and she named her little one Lilyanna Tommi, after her Grandpa.  I love knowing that no matter what, she will always carry a piece of the Grandpa she never had a chance to know in this life with her.  Our older daughter wants to name her first baby girl (whenever that may happen) Tommilyn, again to honor her dad.  I'm not sure if she actually will or if we are wearing out the Tommi name, but I love that they love and miss their dad so much that they want to continue to honor him. 

I am glad to hear that your granddaughter is finally home, but I am so sorry to hear that she will most likely need a vent.  Thank you for sharing her picture...She is so precious.  My heart breaks for all of you having to watch her struggle so.  Love the "Grandma Days"...hang on tight to all of the memories you are making.  You are all in my prayers for strength and comfort...(and lots more time). 

Peace and blessings to you.

 

Permalink Reply by Chicago Beard on June 7, 2011 at 11:15pm

Pretty little girl.

Permalink Reply by Sheryl McCormick on June 8, 2011 at 6:08am

Thank you - I appreciate the prayers.  I know what you mean about trying to cope with the loss of a grandchild.  I can't bear to think about it knowing the pain that will bring to my son, daughter in law, her brother and sister and the rest of us.  I actually have three grandchildren with life threatening disease (the other two have cystic fibrosis and are the children of our youngest son) the other two are doing fine right now we just have to give them lots of preventative care with breathing treatments, meds, etc.  Michaela is truly suffering from this awful disease and the best way to describe my feelings is that it feels like I have a knife in my heart when I think of losing her.

Jerry said:

   She is a beautiful girl, I dont know why these things happen to children. I losy my wife alst year,and my Mom in Feb and somehow I am keeping it together somewhat. But if anything ever happened to one of my grandkids I dont think I could handle it. She will be in my prayers. May God give you strength.

Permalink Reply by Sheryl McCormick on June 8, 2011 at 6:11am

Thanks Marlena - That is really sweet how your daughters are finding a way to honor their father.  I have a very good friend (female) who's name is Tommie.  She is a person of great character and a kind heart and I've always thought it was a cute name.   Thanks for the prayers!

Marlena said:

Sheryl,

Congratulations on your soon to be baby grandson.  How perfect that they are going to name the baby after his Papa.  That is a wonderful way to honor your husband.  Our daughter had a baby a year after we lost Tom and she named her little one Lilyanna Tommi, after her Grandpa.  I love knowing that no matter what, she will always carry a piece of the Grandpa she never had a chance to know in this life with her.  Our older daughter wants to name her first baby girl (whenever that may happen) Tommilyn, again to honor her dad.  I'm not sure if she actually will or if we are wearing out the Tommi name, but I love that they love and miss their dad so much that they want to continue to honor him. 

I am glad to hear that your granddaughter is finally home, but I am so sorry to hear that she will most likely need a vent.  Thank you for sharing her picture...She is so precious.  My heart breaks for all of you having to watch her struggle so.  Love the "Grandma Days"...hang on tight to all of the memories you are making.  You are all in my prayers for strength and comfort...(and lots more time). 

Peace and blessings to you.

 

Permalink Reply by Christy on June 8, 2011 at 10:41am

Hello Sheryl,

Glad Michaela is home. I like the photo- she is a beautiful little girl. Congratulations on your new grandbaby! What a blessing! You & yours remain in my prayers.

Permalink Reply by Linda G. on June 11, 2011 at 8:16am

Sheryl,  I loved your picture, Michaela is a beautiful little girl.  Congrats on your news of a upcoming Grandson.  I have 3 Grandsons and they are so precious.