Third Hour Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 April 18 is a date engraved in our hearts. It is also engraved in stone. My wife, Janeal, and I would soon celebrate our second wedding anniversary. The afternoon of April 17th , at the obstetrician’s office, we heard the strong heartbeat of our daughter, a week overdue. We were overjoyed. Very soon we would hold her in our arms and welcome her to the world. That evening, Janeal started into labor. We excitedly hurried to the hospital. Just hours after hearing our baby’s strong heart, the nurse searched to hear it again. Another nurse tried, moving to every position. Then they placed a scalp lead. Nothing. The doctor arrived. More searching. Solemn faces announced the news before words were spoken. No heartbeat. In the early hours of April 18th, our daughter was born. We named her April Marie Hatch. Holding her limp body in my arms, I could see through my tears that she was beautiful, fully developed, perfect in every way. Except her spirit was no longer in her... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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