For nine months we waited,
For nine months we prayed,
You’d be here with us
And forever you’d stay.

We had our dreams,
And wishes for you.
Days at the park,
And trips to the zoo.

Then that day came,
Our day to meet you,
And everything changed,
Right out of the blue.

Your heart rate was falling,
Something was wrong.
They raced to help you,
And did all that they could.

We held out hope that you would be strong.
That you would breathe,
And carry on.

For three short days,
You fought so hard,
You tried to stay forever more.

Then they told us the horrible news,
“He won’t improve,”
“He’ll never move.”

“He’ll never walk.”
“He’ll never talk.”
“He’ll never change.”
“He’ll forever stay the same.”

We knew right then, we’d miss you so.
We knew right then, we’d let you go.

For two more days you were with us still.
You met your family,
Your Grams and Gramps.
You met your Uncles,
Although no Aunts.

Then it was time to let you go.
The wires removed.
The tubes disconnected.

Though no longer were you trying to breathe,
Your heart still kept beating,
You did not want to leave.

We held you.
We rocked you.
We gave you our love.
We told you stories.
We gave you advice.

Still you held on,
Not ready to go.
You gave us four hours,
You fought long and hard.

As your life faded,
We told you to go.
You’d finally have peace
And be able to rest.

We’ll love you forever,
We’ll never forget.