Warning: this post may be difficult to read. I have given much thought about what to say and whether or not to even write this post. It is hard to write or even think about sad times but they are a part of our lives too. One purpose of this blog is to share some of our life with family and friends who live away from us. The other purpose is to create a record of our life for our children. I want them to know about all of the events that have touched our lives and shaped who we are. This post is particularly relevant because we feel the loss of Lisa and Eric's little Mia has changed us forever too, even though she was not our child. We will probably be a little more cautious with our children, we will hug and kiss them every chance we get, we will thank God more often for the blessings we've been given. We feel so much sympathy for her parents, grandparents, and other friends and family. We can't even begin to imagine what they must be going through. We will always think of her and remember just how precious our time here on earth is.
My cousin Lisa and her husband Eric welcomed their baby girl, Mia Elizabeth Pribanic, into the world on September 29, 2007. Little Mia wasn't due for another 4 weeks but was anxious to get here. She is the only baby that I know of to ever be born on the day of her Mommy's baby shower! Some of the guests were able to stop by the hospital after the shower and say "hello" in person. What a surprise!
Sadly, on October 12th sweet little Mia was taken too suddenly back to heaven. To say that we are all very sad is an understatement. I regret that I wasn't able to meet her in person though I did hear so much about her from her proud Mommy and Grandparents. She was so beautiful and so very, very loved. Even though her time with her family was too short I know that she brought them so much happiness. They were all truely in love with their little girl.
Baby Mia will always be in our hearts and our prayers. Kiss your loved ones and treasure every moment that you are given.
