My name is Mary Cate. I learned about beautiful gown that Cheryl Chow made Darcy. I cried began praying for Darcy and her family. I sent Tracy and Jason an e-mail and a poem I wrote for them. My friendship with the Ramos family began. I have adopted Tracy into my heart as a sister, Jason as a brother and all their kids as my nieces and nephews.
My Mom almost miscarried me at four months so the doctor gave Mom a shot once a week to prevent the contractions. I was born eleven weeks early with a chromosone disorder. I did not want sweet Tracy or any mother to go through the heartache that my Mom went through constantly being afraid for my life or feeling like she had done something wrong. My Mom's story was a strength for Tracy during this very difficult time and she prayed for Tracy unceasingly. I also miscarried my only child and never had the joy of looking into my sweet baby's eyes. I wanted to trade Darcy places and die in her place. I offered my life to God for Darcy's because I did not want Tracy and Jason to stand at the foot of the Cross like Jesus' Mother Mary did and watch her child die. I felt so much pain for the other Ramos' children as one of my brother's twins died less than two days old. I remember my niece's funeral as I was just a teenager and it ripped my heart out. I wanted to do something for the Ramos' family in addition to praying. For many weeks, I contacted monasteries around the world that pray 24/7. I wanted Darcy and her family to be prayed for every second. I knew the graces received from those prayers would sustain Darcy and her family to endure whatever God's plan was. It was humbling to play a small part in Darcy Anne's life. Darcy's life on earth has changed my life forever. When I think of Darcy, I think of hope and God smiling on the world through a baby. I think of how God sacrificed His own Son so we might have the gift of eternal life. Darcy reminds us all that human life is sacred and precious. Darcy was so much more than a baby with Trisomy 18. Trisomy 18 was only one part of Darcy's life. When I look at Darcy's photo, I do not see Trisomy 18, I see a beautiful baby who has God's Love in her beautiful face and an immortal soul. Human life is not disposable. If you find out your baby is ill in the womb or you do not want to keep your child, then please choose life and let my husband and I or someone adopt your child. I tell people this all the time now because Darcy Anne has left footprints on my heart. I felt terrible that I could not go to Darcy's funeral. I was caring for my Mom who had pancreatic cancer. Many months later, my Mom was waiting for Jesus to come and take her to heaven. Mom held her arm up like she was holding something and she said, "Jesus keeps bringing me babies." My Mom had the biggest smile on her face. I kept wondering if Darcy was in the room with us. God never ceases to amaze me. Darcy's earthly life is over but her heavenly mission has just begun. Darcy, please kiss my Mom for me. I love you, sweet Darcy Anne.
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Mary CateTracy's friend and confidant whom she met online. Mary Cate coordinated prayer warriors, wrote poems, and prayed that God would take her life for Darcy's.
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