I remember crying and saying to my husband, that in a way it was a merit to have met such a holy neshama (soul). We don’t know why G-d does anything. But I am sure that He heard our prayers and tears, and watched with amazement...
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Just to let you know, when you click on the link to send a message, it gives you a name... which I assume is that of the should-be-anonymous contributor.
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Just wanted to make it clear that I am not the author of this article. I will be, however, forwarding all correspondence or personal email directly to the author. As is stated at the top of the piece, while she would like to remain anonymous, she is willing to be in contact with those who feel that her experience or advice could be of help.
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I just want you to pass to Mrs... that my sister went through exactly the same thing with the diference that she new since 20 weeks she was pregnant and the baby lived 7 hours. Which made everything harder. She even saw the baby. The doctors told her not to do so but she insisted because she said she couldn't live if she wouldn't.
Thanks g-d she had more 2 children after, but she still remembers that baby that she carried for 9 months and moved inside her.
But somehow, like Mrs..., she felt the previlege to carry a neshamah that came here for so short but fullfilled his mission.
H' should just have mercy on every mother and bring us Moshiach now so nobody have to suffer anymore.
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As tears run down my cheeks I wanted to thank you for sharing your life with me along with so many others that you may never meet. There are many lessons I have learned from you and your son's life that I would like live out in the merit of your son. My hope would be that I will always remember to see people through the eyes of Yerachmiel.
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Thank you for your insight - "The crippled or handicapped body that a soul is born into is an indication that it is in fact a soul stemming from a higher source within G-d. For this person does not need to be involved in the world to the extent that otherwise physically and, or mentally healthy people do. They do not need to learn to eat with a fork and knife, for example, nor to share, give charity, etc. Likewise, they are protected from performing an act contrary to G-d’s will, a sin. They are in effect, protected from the world. From the worldly perspective, these people are pitied because of their external appearance and incapabilities; however, from the point of view of the soul, they only need to rectify perhaps something small in order to complete their G-dly sent mission."
You gave me a new perspective into another special person's life.
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While I could not possibly know the pain and anguish that you have. Your explanation of children with medical (mental and or physical) setbacks reasonates within, as my oldest son was born with a craniofacial syndrome. I, with your permission, will add your article and insight about kids with special needs and most definitely a hearty neshama to our file of life lessons. Thank you so very much for your ability to teach others about the souls of those who were born different. My heart and strength goes out to you.
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I read with tears your story and commend you on how beautiful you wrote it. You have given me such insight into another dimension of childbirth and i truly wish you and your family many more healthy children and may you have much joy from all your children and may we merit to see moshiach now.
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I was very moved by this article. Fifteen years ago I lost our youngest daughter shortly after birth. It was totally unexpected -- I had an emergency ceserean section in an attempt to save our child. One thing I remember very clearly was the dischonance between my understanding and my emotions. I knew that this was all from G-d, and that this baby had to come into this world for a short tikkun (rectification), yet, an emotional level the pain was raw and real. One thing I found very comforting was a Medrash that every day, towards evening, G-d Himself learns with the neshomos (souls) of these youngsters who died without sin. Continue your beautiful work for all of Israel.
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thank you for sharing......G´d bless you and your family.
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Thank you. I have been in a similar situation and feel your words with my heart.
May you and your family enjoy each other. Your children are fortunate to have a spiritual woman as a mother. This will help them understand the world more easily as they grow up.
May your tears be dried by the angel of G_d , himself.
Much sisterly love,
Kelly
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One of my friends lost her baby at 21 months from a rare disease.
Losing a child is the worst tragedy that can happen to a family - it's worse than losing a parent. A child is a future and when a child dies, that future dies with it.
There may not be any REAL explanation why babies die without being given a chance, but your baby is with G-d now, and I hope you and your family will heal with time.
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This is an amazing site, the stories of truth, courage, unbending faith in the face of relentless emotional pain .... I am in awe, not only of everyone who has been through such an experience, but who then can also bring themselves to share it with an incredibly large Jewish community on the internet, & I haven't come across one bad author yet! Every story brings a new piece of learning about some aspect of the Torah, a custom, a rule or law, a psalm; so just by reading these stories, I am accomplishing many mitzvahs, as well as reminding myself that I am not the only one who did not get the family I so wanted.
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Thank you so much for this letter. It is the first time that I could grieve for my twin unborn grandkids (4 months in the womb) nine years ago. Again, 3 years ago, my daughter experienced a miscarriage. I did not know how to console her. My question (why) has been answered with your letter. Thank you again
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thank you for these beautiful words - these are the words I wish I had read when my husband and I had to let go of our conjoined twins six months ago. they were three months in the womb. Not a day goes by and I still in some small way feel the loss. I long to be able to get pregnant again but it isn't happening - if these wise, tzaddik souls are my lot then for now I accept it as a privilege - thank you
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As I read your letter I feel a sense of pride. I am in the midle of what seems to be an unmistakeable miscarriage(after only 7 weeks of pregnancy). Doctors can´t seem to confirm anything 100% and I find my self in between opinions hoping still for it not to be true but also with a big sense of loss. I can only thank you for your insigths and your feelings that have given me a sense of pride in having received the priviledge from G..d to carry this beautifull soul even for such short period.I send you my love.
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Thank You for your story. Our baby girl, Sarah, died at 3 months old, almost 2 years ago now. Our faith has grown stronger and deeper since then. You have given me even more perspective. Thank you
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A friend at our church sent me this by email. I have to say that I totally agree. I just had surgery on Monday, May 29,2009 for an ectopic pregnancy. I was about 5-6 weeks along. G..d took our baby with him and gave us peace before, during, and still afterward. Our friends have been tremenously supportive. I'm so glad to hear that your tiny one changed many hearts, as I know ours did. Thanks so much just for letting others see a different side to what could be thought of as a tragic situation.
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