32 years ago our Elizabeth was struggling to be born. She was three weeks overdue and labor was not progressing.
By the early hours of the morning the doctors decided on a Caesarian birth. Ruth labored on through the night. I went outside of the hospital to use a pay phone to let Ruth’s parents know what was happening.
This was the first time I cried for Elizabeth and Ruth… not knowing what would happen, if either would live.
Hours passed until Dr. Vora could leave another patient at another hospital to come operate on Ruth and deliver our child. At the time we didn’t know Elizabeth was a girl. We both wanted a girl.
Elizabeth came into the world struggling for her first breath. Dr. Thompson was there to help her take her first breath. When she cried out, that was the second time I cried for Elizabeth.
I’ve cried so many times for joy and fear over and with Elizabeth over the years.
Today I cry and will cry and cry over the first remembrance of her birth where she will not be with us.
Friends, you have been so loving and kind to us over the hours, days and weeks since Elizabeth’s passing. Thank you.
The days ahead are bleak as we prepare and host her service this Saturday at 2 PM Pacific.
Our website for Elizabeth is up and running. There is a link for the virtual service there… www.ElizabethAlways.com
Please help us hold her dear, remember her fiercely and celebrate the time we were able to hold her.
Happy Birthday my Girly. I love you and miss you so much.