The nurse warned me not to kiss you
She feared your tiny body
Would be unable to fight infection
I kissed you anyway
For if God were to take you
Into heaven on this day
We would know the power of love
Inherent between mother and child
We deserve the chance to feel
The softness and comfort of one another’s touch
Just in case this is our last goodbye
Ā©2014 Jill Baker
Snapshots 
My son found this photograph as he was rummaging through my dresser drawers today. I remember this moment as if it were yesterday – the fear of losing him was overwhelming. The doctors didn’t tell us we could take him home until a few days after this picture was taken. Those three long heart-wrenching weeks forever changed me and I remain amazed and in awe of life from those experiences. I am thankful each and everyday for my children and feel blessed to have them in my life.
Very beautiful.
Thank you š