On the 16th, two years ago, our beautiful and special niece returned to her Heavenly Father's arms after a very valiant battle at Primary Children's Medical Center... and also after nearly 8 years of physical trials. She was born with a connective tissue disorder called Marfan's Syndrome. Basically, all her soft tissues were weak-- including her heart. In July 2009 she underwent her second open heart surgery to prevent her aorta from rupturing. The first one happened when she was 2. When she was 2 1/2 she had her first back surgery and continued to have back surgeries nearly every 6 months following. She was so strong and always recovered far quicker than expected by the doctors. It was inspiring! So, when she had this open heart surgery scheduled, none of us worried that she would do anything but sail right through it. Unfortunately we were wrong. There were complications after complications and an entire month of agony for her dear parents. It was a very difficult time for our family. On my mom's birthday, Sunday the 16th, while waiting on the heart transplant list, Vittoria passed away.
Now, the 16th of August is a hard day for us--especially for my brother and his wife. But, it's also still my mom's birthday and although she'd rather we just forget it is, we still like to honor her AND remember Vittoria.
This year we met up at the cemetery at 5:46 (the time she was both born and passed away) and were there to show our respects and to support James and Val.
Those days are such an emotional experience.We all know we get to see her again, and because of the temple sealing, her parents will get to have her forever, and that is honestly the only way we find peace. We miss you and will love you forever Vittoria!
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Such a sweet tribute to sweet little Vittoria. And for your mom. That picture of your dad giving your mom a kiss on the cheek is just too sweet.
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