a year ago

Case having a chat with his Auntie Robyn.

July 28, 2008 started out as a pretty regular day. One that took a suddenly life-altering twist that will be ingrained in my mind for a very, very long time. My mom called while I was at a pool party and confirmed our deepest fears. My nephew Case was diagnosed with SMA, and he probably would not live to be two years old. I felt paralyzed, I didn't know where to go or what to do. It was my sister's birthday, and for some reason this made it even more unfair. All I knew is that I wanted to be with my family, wrap my arms around my sister, and most of all hold my baby nephew. I drove home (somehow) and was on my knees weeping by my bed, just praying that God would heal Case.

He didn't.

And while sometimes it's still hard to understand why; we prayed for a miracle, and God gave us a miracle without a shadow of a doubt. Case's precious, too short life was an absolute miracle. He touched our lives in ways we never imagined possible. His eyes, and his smiles, and his coos held pure love and joy. And while God didn't heal Case while he was here with us on earth, he is completely and wonderfully healed now.

Oh, how I miss you sweet baby Case. You will be in my heart forever!


Dear Ashley,
Happy Birthday on this bitter-sweet day! I hope and pray that God will grant you sweet memories today and gifts of joy from your sweet little angel above! I love you so very much.
~ Robyn