Sorrows

I've not received many difficult phone calls in my life. Of that I have been very fortunate, but yesterday I answered a phone call from a friend to tell me that a little boy of 2 months had died while napping in his crib. They took him to the hospital immediately, but he was already gone and there was nothing they could do for him.

Such a joyful little baby... always smiling and laughing. I went to visit him the first day that he came home from the hospital. His mother was so happy and proud to show him to everyone. He had so much hair. I held him 2 weeks ago in church and I guess I'm just glad that I was able to spend time with him while he was here with us on earth.

His very mature sister, who turned 7 today, told me that he was in heaven and that he would always be with us in our hearts. They buried him this morning. His mother, father and aunts are not doing very well. Its hard for all of us to fathom. I can only imagine what they are going through. Please pray for the family: Mara (mom), Sylvestre (dad) and Perla (sister). As well please pray for the community, as the loss of Eliel has hit everyone hard.