Happy Birthday Madison

Madison Brook Rice

Born Friday, September 28th, 2001 at 11:08 am she was stillborn as my water had broke that Wednesday. The girls had there own sacks so it took some time to decide how to deliver her and keep Nichole safe they gave us less than a 5% chance of Nikki surviving the delivery of Madison.
Madison was 9.7 ounces and 9 3/4 in. long. She was so small but absolutely perfect.

I only remember pieces of the story that the pastor read about two sisters that went on a walk when the younger one dropped her doll and when it hit the ground the doll broke and she cried because the older sister said that she could not fix the doll. I remember feeling broken when you received your wings and all I wanted was for you to be fixed. I don't remember the whole story, that day seemed like a dream that I was just floating through as I was also fighting to save your sister at the same time. I still miss you so much. I feel so blessed to have you in my heart, and wish you could be here with us. I dream of who you may have become and maybe that's what I am missing the most. I have the most wonderful angel above me and I just know that you are watching over us and that I will be with you when it's time. I'm sure your wings are sparkling and your laughter is like a beautiful song. I hope you know how much we love you and that you are a part of everything we do. Your dad and I talk often about how much fun it would have been to have you here with us but we know that it just couldn't be. Happy Birthday sweet angel we love you so much and think about you all the time. Love mom, dad, Nikki, and Cj.
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Savannah's Song:

I wonder how do we get by? Grace has always found to be sufficient and leads to understanding in hard times. Though at times our hearts long for her presence and we wish just to see her once again, a bundle of treasures sent from heaven returned as part of a greater plan. Though her eyes never opened, to see this world I know she saw Jesus when he wrapped his arms around my little girl, and I don't mind that someone else holds her though it's hard that we never had the chance to look in her eyes, see her walk, laugh and dance now her little head is resting on his shoulder and I don't mind that someone else holds her.
Now we've learned that all things work together and when in full circle always for the good.
Strength comes from holding onto our truth and calvary's rock will always see you through.
Though her eyes never opened to see this world I know she saw Jesus when he wrapped his arms around my little girl, and I don't mind that someone else holds her though it's hard that we never had the chance to look in her eyes and see her walk, laugh and dance now her little head is resting on his shoulder and I don't mind that someone else holds her.
No I don't mind that Jesus holds her.