Inara Michelle Schade, "Heaven Sent Ray of Light", born 5:27pm on July 16, 2009. She graced us with her beautiful and strong spirit as it was her time to gain a body and to be part of our eternal family. She returned home to her Heavenly Father, to continue her most important work in Heaven, at 9:32pm on July 18, 2009. Thank you, Inara, for all the gifts you have given, and continue to give!! FOREVER LOVE!!!!
My sister, Sharon, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last week. Baby number 6! She was seemingly a healthy little peanut weighing a whopping 5lbs. 6oz.
About 15 hours later it became very apparent that something was terribly wrong. Sweet little Inara was born with a heart defect. On both sides of her heart her valves were malformed. They were not able to effectively get blood through her body the way it should. Her liver and kidneys were quickly shutting down. She was Life Flighted from Sierra Vista to Tucson Medical Center then to Phoenix Children's hospital.
There family members came to meet her and say their goodbyes...for now. The condition of her heart was inoperable. Her kidneys and liver were not functioning at a high enough level for her to be a canidate for a heart transplant. She would never survive such a surgery unless they improved. Her organs were shutting down and not recovering.
It was confirmed to my sister and her husband and to the rest of us that Inara was not meant to stay on this earth long. She was given a beautiful name and blessing and was given permission by her father to be released back to our Heavenly Father.
When it came time to take her off the ventilator and the medications that were keeping her body alive, she lived for about 30 minutes before she slipped away. Her mother held her until she was gone then gave us all the opportunity to hold her.
When my sister was driving one day, the name Inara Michelle popped into her head. She wasn't even thinking about baby names. In fact she felt that she was having a boy. She never found out what she was having with any of her babies. It was 2 days after she was born that a friend told them that they googled her name to see what it meant. "Ray of light" or " Heaven sent". Truly an inspired name.
We look forward to the day we are all reunited with Inara. We will strive to do our best so that we may be where she is after this life. We love you Inara! You are such a wonderful gift to all your family.
15 comments:
What a beautiful name for a beautiful baby. Your family has to be heartbroken right now, but isn't is great to know that you WILL see her again. Your sister will still have that chance to raise, and nurture this sweet baby. My heart goes out to you and your sister, and all of the fam.
Oh, Katie......That is so sad. I am so sorry. The pictures are so precious! What a sweet baby girl and I love her name. This story would touch any mother and I pray for peace and comfort to envelope your sweet sister and your family at this time. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so sorry for you and your family. It's bringing back all the memories of when my sister lost her baby. It's hard. Those pictures are so sad and sweet at the same time.
Katie- I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. I think it makes us all appreciate the miracle it is to have healthy children. Know that your sister and family are in my prayers.
I think I'm going to go give my little ones another kiss before they go to sleep.
Katie, I am so sorry about the loss of little Inara. You are a strong family and I'm glad your sister has loving people around her to support her during this rough time. Hang in there, we'll keep you in our prayers!
She most definitely has a special mission but I know she will be missed in the meantime. I'm praying for your entire family and for the comforter to be near...
What a blessing it is to know we can live with are families forever. I'm sure it brings much comfort to you and your families. My thoughts are with your sister's family.
What a sweet baby, I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
You have spent way to much time at Phoenix Childrens lately!!
What a true blessing to have the gospel in our lives to help us ease the pain of what I can only emagine to be one of the hardest things that life can bring to a person.
OH! sweet sweet angel baby! so sorry for your family and your sister you've been in my thoughts and prayers through this!
what a wonderful story about her name! thanks for sharing it.
Katie, what a precious time to be close to your family. We are so blessed for our knowledge of the eternal plan. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt tribute to a sweet daughter. You are lucky you could be there for your sister. There is nothing like a sister. We are praying for your family's peace and comfort.
katie we love you and the family, what a beautful name and sweet spirit, when I see you hold her sweetly in your arms the love that you have glows around you, I am glad you could be with her, the woman, wife, mother and sister you are, is so needed, I send my blessing to you family. I know my words are not expressing all I feel, you really have impacted my life I needed to read what you posted,
Katie Lou-
So sorry about the loss of your sweet little neice. It is hard. My prayers go out to you and your family as well as your sister at this time.
Much Love
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