This is Caroline Mariah Yoder, Weston's big sister (also known as Missy Moo or Sweeeeet Caroline, bum bum bum!). She turned three about a month after he died. She is the light of my life.
This picture was taken about 4.5 months ago, when I was 20 weeks pregnant with Weston. I checked into the hospital two days later. She kept my spirits up when I was on bed rest and in the hospital and is the ONLY thing getting me out of bed these days.
Here is one of her from February, right around the time I found out I was pregnant with Weston. I had also just started staying home with her. Those days were so happy and carefree.
And here is the only picture of Caroline and her little brother, Baby Weston.
Caroline is not in preschool, so her days are spent with...me, and no other kids. But I thought she would be getting a little brother right about now. Even though she is a lively toddler, the house is deathly quiet now. I am so sad for her, that she will not get to grow up with her baby brother. She is so compassionate and nurturing, and I knew she was going to be the best big sister to him. Her loss is huge.
I wish she could sing this song:
Last night while everyone was asleep
I looked out my window up through the trees
The sky was so big and covered in stars
I knew a baby brother or sister soon would be ours
Hey ho, our family of three
Is growing beyond my mommy, daddy and me
Hey ho, just how will it be
When we add another branch to our family tree
I'll be the protector, so strong and wise
I'll be the cheerleader, always by his side
This cute little baby will soon enough see
No one could love him any more or better than me
Is growing beyond my mommy, daddy and me
Hey ho, just how will it be
When we add another branch to our family tree
I'll teach him all the things I've learned along the way
I'll help him blow out the candles on his first birthday
We'll grow up together, side by side
Take care of one another, full of love, full of pride.
~Family Tree
Frances England
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