Stories of Lost Children
Our Precious Ruby Valentine
by Sandra da Cruz-Brits, Auckland, , New Zealand
Our life has always been so well planned and we consider ourselves luckier than most. So when our beautiful baby girl, Ruby Valentine, was born (08 August 2002) we were thrilled. My husband and I couldn't have been happier and everything in life was just perfect. Ruby was instantly loved by everyone around her. I had never loved anyone or anything the way I love Ruby; it wasn't like getting to know a new person at all. I felt like I had known her all my life and now she was here to fulfill my life, just as it was meant to be. On the 9th of October 2002, Ruby was 2 months and 1 day old. The next day we were supposed to be travelling to Johannesburg so that Ruby could meet her Grand Parents, Great Granny, Uncles and Aunts. But this was not to be. That day Ruby's little heart gave up. I remember her looking into my eys as if to say "why aren't you heping me?", but I was helpless. She was rushed to hospital and some of the best Paediatricians and Doctors in the country tried to save her precious life. She didn't make it and died in my arms when the life support was switched off. We were later informed that the cause of her sudden death was congenital heart disease, a particularly rare defect which is virtually impossible to diagnose. Life has been a grey and heavy burden since that day. We think of our little love all the time and wonder why our precious beautiful little girl was taken? There are no answers. Many people have said we are so brave and strong. My answer is "No, we are no braver or stronger than anyone else, we simply have no choice but to wake up each day and live with this saddness". We can only thank God for having blessed us with Ruby, even if it was for a short time. We also have hope. The hope that one day we will all be together again....as it should be. Thank you Ruby for making us parents. It was our privilege. we love you,
Mom and Dad
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