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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kaitlyn Michelle Edge who was born in South Carolina on May 02, 2004 and got her wings on September 19, 2004 at 4 months 16 & 1/2 days old from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We will remember her forever.
 
 
 When Kaitlyn was first born, all I could think about was how close she and her big sister (Hailee) were going to be. How much they would share, and how much they would look alike.
I have pictures of Hailee pointing at Kaitlyns eyes, Hailee was learning different parts of the body, starting with eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. Sweet Kaitlyn would just look up at her big sister in amazement.
Kaitlyn was happy all the time. She had a big appetite, and loved to eat. That was the only time she was fussy, when she was hungry. I can remember my mom saying " She's such a happy baby".
My first daughter (Hailee) looked more like her daddy when she was born, blonde hair blue eyes. When Kaitlyn was born she looked exactly like me, she was such a beautiful sweet little baby, always smiling. I remember her big beautiful eyes use to follow me around the room.
I loved singing silly little made up songs to her. I can remember her favorite, Katie baby, your the one, you make puke time so much fun, Katie baby, I'm in love with you. Kinda of like the rubber ducky song, but I would sing it like that because she spit up a lot. I miss her so much, and I think about her everyday.
Kaitlyn will be deerly missed by everyone who knew her. She will forever be in our thoughts and prayers, and she will never be forgotten.
Kaitlyn, mommy thinks about you everyday, and I want you to know how much I love you and miss you. You were an angel when you were born, and you are an angel now. WE LOVE YOU OUR SWEET BABY! LOVE ALWAYS MOMMY,DADDY, AND HAILEE......
 
 
  
 
 
  
An Angel's Face
In a brief length of time,
In an ordinary place,
I was blessed with the sight
Of an angel's face.
She was truly sent to me
From God up above,
To hold, to teach,
To give her my love.
The days and the nights
Were all sweet and dear,
And I'll always thank God
For sending her here.
Now she's gone from this earth,
This ordinary place,
But one day I'll again see
That angel's face.
-unknown-
 But that is nothing new, I think you everyday, especially when I'm feeling blue. I miss your sweet little giggle, and the precious little smiles. I'd give anything just to be with you again even if for only a little while...
I would like to thank my very dear friends Brandy & Kathy for all the beautiful graphics they have added to my daughters website. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  Please feel free to pay tribute or light a candle before you leave in memory of our sweet angel Kaitlyn!
 
 
 
 
 
  WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!!!!
Remember that October is SIDS Awareness Month, but for some, every month is SIDS Awareness Month. Please help promote awareness and research of SIDS in whatever way you can!
 Sleep with the angels my beautiful butterfly
A GRIEVING MOTHER'S WISH LIST
I wish you would not be afraid to speak Kaitlyn’s name. She lived and was important,
and I need to hear her name,
and I need to share memories of her.
If I cry and get emotional when we talk about Kaitlyn, I wish you knew that it isn't because
you hurt me: the fact that she died causes my tears. You have allowed me to cry and I thank you. Crying and emotional outbursts are healing.
I will have emotional highs and lows, ups and downs. I wish you wouldn't think that if I have a good cry my grief is all over.
Being bereaved is not contagious, so I wish you wouldn't stay away from me.
I wish you knew all the "crazy" grief reactions that I am having are in fact very normal. Depression, anger, fear, hopelessness, short term memory loss, and questioning of values and beliefs are to be expected following a death.
I wish you wouldn't expect my grief to be over
in 6 months or even a year. The first few years are going to be exceedingly traumatic for me. As with alcoholics, I will never be "cured" or a "formerly bereaved", but forevermore be recovering from my bereavement.
I wish you wouldn't expect my family's grief to be over in 6 months or even a year. The first year will be full of firsts without Kaitlyn, who was a loving member of our family. They too may cry and have emotional outbursts. There is no right or wrong way to grieve or any specific length of time to grieve the tragic loss of a beloved family member.
I wish you understood the physical reaction to grief. I may gain weight, lose weight, sleep all the time or not at all, develop a host of illnesses and be accident prone, all of which are related to my grief.
Kaitlyn’s birthday, the anniversary of her death and the holidays can be terrible times for my family and me. I wish you could tell us that you are thinking of us and Kaitlyn on these days. And if we get quiet and withdrawn, just know that we are thinking about Katie and don't try to coerce us into being cheerful.
I wish you would understand that I have to hurt before I can heal.
I wish you wouldn't tell me you understand how I feel, because unless you have lost a child, you couldn't possibly understand my pain.
I wish you understood that grief changes people. I am not the same person I was before my beloved Kaitlyn died and I will never be that person again. If you keep waiting for me to "get back to my old self" you will stay frustrated. I am a new creature trying to redefine myself with new thoughts, dreams, aspirations, values and beliefs. Please try to get to know this different me -- I'm the one who'll be here from now on.
I wish you knew how much the loving support I receive from my family and special friends means to me. I don't think I would have made it this far without them.
--Author to Original Poem Unknown --
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Wishing you peace and sending you all my love......Mommy / Kimberly Mommy, Thinking Of You (and all the sweet memories )
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a k...
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Missing you always / Kimberly ♥ Love U. ♥ (Mommy)
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Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven Angel-We miss you / Mommy, (missing You) HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL (Mommy to a baby girl forever )
Hey Angel. I know it's been awhile since I've written to you, please know that I haven't forgotten about you. I will NEVER forget your beautiful face. The way your smile would light up a room. Oh Katie, mommy misses you soooo much. Some days are so m...
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Just missing you and thinking of you always. / Kim MISSING YOU ANGEL (Mommy)
My Dearest Kaitlyn, How are things up there in heaven? We really miss you here. I know I haven't been to see you in awhile baby girl but that is not because I have forgotten or because I don't care anymore. I will never ...
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Sending you ALL my love baby girl. / Kim Missing You (Mommy)
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How are you mom? I'm Fine!!!
Ask My Mom How She Is…
My Mom, she tells a lot of lies,
She never did before.
But from now until she dies
She’ll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is,
And because she can’t explain,
She will tell a little lie
Because she can’t describe the pain.
Ask my Mom how she is,
She’ll say “I’m alright.”
If that’s the truth then tell me
Why does she cry each night?
Ask my mom how she is
She seems to cope so well.
She didn’t have a choice you see.
Nor the strength to yell.
Ask my Mom how she is
“I’m fine, I’m well, I’m coping”
For God’s sake Mom, just tell the truth
Just say your heart is broken.
She’ll love me all her life,
I loved her all of mine.
But if you ask her how she is
She’ll lie and say she’s fine.
I am here in Heaven.
I cannot hug from here.
If she lies to you don’t listen
Hug her and hold her near.
On the day we meet again.
We’ll smile and I’ll be bold.
I’ll say “You’re lucky to get in here, Mom.
With all the lies you told!”
-unknown-
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You will always be my baby!
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: For the former things are passed away
Rev.21:4
"Special Angel in Heaven"
There is a speacial Angel in Heaven
that is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted her
but where God wanted her to be.
She was here but just a moment
like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
she isn't very far.
She touched the heart of many
like only an Angel can do.
I would've held her every minute
if the end I only knew.
So I send this special message
to the Heavens up above.
Please take care of my Angel
and send her all my love.
Author: Unknown
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<3<3<3Our Sweet Angel<3<3<3
 
Kaitlyn was a beautiful, happy baby! She will always be in our hearts and memories. She will be forever loved and missed, by all who knew her.
WE LOVE YOU KATIE BABY, LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR FAMILY
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SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROM (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Also known as: Crib death, Cot death.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under one year of age. It can only be determined after the completion of an autopsy, a death scene investigation & a review of the case history. SIDS remains a leading cause of death in babies from one month to one year of age. In the United States alone, SIDS takes the lives of thousands of babies every year.
The most common age range of SIDS victims is between 2 and 4 months.
More boys fall victim to SIDS than girls.
More deaths occur during cold weather months than warm weather months.
THERE IS NO WAY TO PREDICT OR PREVENT SIDS.
Statistics show that the following may help reduce the risk of SIDS:
(Remember following all risk reduction recommendations will not guarantee your child will not fall victim to SIDS)
Important facts about SIDS:
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Place your baby on their back to sleep. There are some medical conditions that may make back sleeping unsafe. Please speak with your pediatrician if you are concerned regarding sleep position.
- Make sure your baby is in smoke-free environments. Having a smoke free environment is important for your little one. I think we all know that smoking isn't good for us and that second hand smoke isn't either.
- Do not overheat your baby. Your baby should wear the same amount of clothing that you are comfortable in. (unless you have a condition makes you insensitive to temperature control.). It was long believed that we should bundle our babies. This just isn't true. Remember, your baby can't take his or her sweater off when they get to warm!
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Breastfeeding is thought to reduce the risk of SIDS.
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I love you so much my Katie Baby
 “My Angel”
I looked at you today,
Your eyes a light blue shade.
I smiled at you in such a way,
In Heaven, you your memories will not fade.
If only I could be there today,
Your hair the lightest yellow glow.
What God has in store for you,
In Heaven, you must be this I know!
I cried for you today,
Your breath oh so sweet.
Gods feeding you now,
In Heaven, you are complete.
I went to see you today,
Your fingers little and framed.
Gods got you now,
In Heaven you must remain.
I thought of you today,
My sweet Kaitlyn Michelle.
God is your keeper now,
In Heaven, you are safe and well.
In Loving Memory of Kaitlyn Michelle Edge 05/02/2004-09/19/2004 SIDS
By: Kimberly Sigmon
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"What makes a Mother "
I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a mother
And I know I heard Him say...
“A mother has a baby.
This we know is true.
But can you be a mother
when your baby`s not with you?
“Yes, you can,” He said
with confidence in His voice.
“I give many women babies.
When they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime
And others for a day.
Some I send to feel your womb
But there`s no need to stay.”
I just don`t understand this, God.
I want my baby here.
He took a breath and cleared His throat
And then I saw a tear.
“I wish that I could show you
what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say,
“We go to earth to learn our lessons
of love and life and fear.
My Mommy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mom
Who had so much love for me.
I learned my lesson very quickly.
My Mommy set me free.
I miss my Mommy oh so much
But I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep,
On her pillow is where I lay
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And whisper in her ear,
“Mommy, don`t be sad today.
I’m your baby and I’m here”
So, you see, my dear sweet one,
Your child is okay.
Your baby is here in my home
And this is where she`ll stay.
She`ll wait for you with me
Until your lesson is through.
And on the day you come home,
She`ll be at the gate waiting there for you
So, now you see what makes a mother.
It`s the feeling in your heart.
It`s the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.
Though some on earth may not see
You`re a mother with a daughter.
They`ll be up here with me one day
And know you`re the best Mother.”
(Author unknown...)
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