On Feb.15, 2003 Katie Rene’ entered this world “screaming”, as newborn’s do, but only weighing 2 pounds 12 ½ oz. She was her daddy’s first child and she was already making him a very proud father.  She was so strong, but at the same time, so very fragile. Every specialist on the “team” was there to welcome and to help our Katie. It wasn’t long before everyone was attached and admired this little girl’s fight for life and was doing everything they could, to help Katie.  On Feb.16, 2003, Katie managed to pull her breathing tube out, the doctor’s were unable to replace the tube and stabilize her vital signs.  John & I decided this was Katie’s way of telling us she was tired and with her message delivered, it was time for her to return to be with God.  Katie stayed strong long enough to show us that she loves us and for me to be by her side. Katie accomplished everything she was sent to do, so with her mission accomplished Katie returned to God on Feb.16, 2003.

God gave her to us and this world for only a brief moment in time. Katie touched so many lives during my pregnancy and for her 29 hours of life she gave her daddy something that he can always remember, the touch of his daughter’s hand.