CADEN JAMES DEVEAU

For now we must be apart
You are not in my arms
But always in my heart

Caden was born on Valentine's Day 2006 and passed away 3 days later on February 17, 2006. My baby was born brain dead and I was induced early, so a term baby would have resulted in a stillbirth.

We did not have the anguish of deciding how severe a disability would not be considered a life that a child should be given, and we got to hold him and spend time with Caden before he died, and during his passing.

I never heard Caden cry or saw his eyes open, but he spoke volumes to me. From his death I gained more than I could ever have imagined, but it came at the cost of the sorrow I feel inside.

As a gift, Caden left us with love, compassion, patience, strength, empathy, humbleness, thoughtfulness, hope, elegance, grace...

Above all else, honour your family!

Submitted by: Celeste Deveau on March 16, 2006