Malachi Isaiah-Jacob Simon
October 22, 1990 to July 29, 1997
Today it has been ten years since Malachi passed away. Who would have thought that life would continue to go on...not me. I thought it would end that very day or soon there after. No parent should ever have to loose a child so young, but they do, every day. It is hard and your heart aches so much so you know it will break and never heal....but it does. Somehow life goes on and with each day that passes you get a little stronger and your become a better person because of the one that you loved so very much.
Malachi taught us so very much and he gave us the courage to become the parents that we are. It was Malachi that taught us we could do what we thought to be the impossible. He showed us that we could love what society says was the unlovable. He showed us that if you just laugh and take life at a much slower pace you could actually have fun with it all. He taught us that tires really do not taste all that bad. :o) Malachi showed us that many times you beat the odds and then sometime you just do not, but all in all it is good. He made us look inside of ourselves and see that it was wonderful to be his parents for those 5 fun filled years rather than not at all. He also showed us that sometimes it is the things that you can't say that speak volumes.
He touched our hearts in ways that we never thought it could be touched. He alone opened the door to many more children who are each fragile in their own way. He showed us that even though you are going to die, you have a right to be loved and to be missed when you are gone. He showed us that even a six year old that can't talk has a lot of stuff to say. He showed us that even ofter you are gone, your life still touches many and your life was totally worth living.
Malachi, we miss you, but we are happy and tickled that you are free from all your earthly pain. One day we will see you again and oh what a day that will be.
Love Mommy and Daddy.
This poem was written for Malachi the morning that he passed away. We did not know he was going to die that day, but God did. He gave us these words so that in just a few short hours after the writing, we would have the words to help Malachi enter into the gates of Heaven.
This poem was written for Malachi the morning that he passed away. We did not know he was going to die that day, but God did. He gave us these words so that in just a few short hours after the writing, we would have the words to help Malachi enter into the gates of Heaven.
Thanks for being here and for sharing this with us.
Malachi:
Go swiftly to Heavens gates my son
Don't you walk, just run, run, run
You've left behind all the ties that bind
You are forever free there is no end of time
Most of your problems here on Earth
Were caused by a less than desirable birth
But God had a purpose and God had a plan
Because Malachi, you touched the hearts of many a man
With your hands you will no longer talk
When you and Our Lord go for a walk
I bet your voice will be kind and sweet
As you sit and chat at Jesus' feet
You will no longer need those little leg braces
While you run around to greet all the familiar faces
Your body works the way it was meant to
And no one is around that will stare at you
I know the black curls are back on your head
And that you no longer sleep in a padded bed
You no longer need the bulky glasses for your eyes
As you run and explore Heavens paradise
In heaven you will know no earthly pain
And I find comfort knowing I will see you again
I am thankful God chose me to be your Mother
For as one of my sons, you were like no other
Go Swiftly to Heavens gates my son
Don't you walk, just run, run, run.
Love Mom. (July 29, 1997)
Go swiftly to Heavens gates my son
Don't you walk, just run, run, run
You've left behind all the ties that bind
You are forever free there is no end of time
Most of your problems here on Earth
Were caused by a less than desirable birth
But God had a purpose and God had a plan
Because Malachi, you touched the hearts of many a man
With your hands you will no longer talk
When you and Our Lord go for a walk
I bet your voice will be kind and sweet
As you sit and chat at Jesus' feet
You will no longer need those little leg braces
While you run around to greet all the familiar faces
Your body works the way it was meant to
And no one is around that will stare at you
I know the black curls are back on your head
And that you no longer sleep in a padded bed
You no longer need the bulky glasses for your eyes
As you run and explore Heavens paradise
In heaven you will know no earthly pain
And I find comfort knowing I will see you again
I am thankful God chose me to be your Mother
For as one of my sons, you were like no other
Go Swiftly to Heavens gates my son
Don't you walk, just run, run, run.
Love Mom. (July 29, 1997)
Comments
I hope that Malachi and Kayleigh are running and playing together somewhere in Heaven like they never could here on Earth. I just know they are glad we have each other for support. Sending you all my love and support for this bittersweet day. It's a celebration of his freedom from his pain and weakness, but it's also a day to be sad that he's not here to share with you... You honor his memory in everything you do...
Love
Tammy
Hugs
Jo Ann
Your beautiful poem filled my heart and brought me to tears. What a blessing you were to Malachi, and he to your family. You'll always have him in your heart. He watches over you and thrills with each new child you have brought in to your family, and continue to bring in. His life, though brief, left an eternal rememberance. Hugs and lots of love to you and your wonderful family. God Bless... Tari
Hugs!!
Diana H.
Thank you for sharing your blog and your family with me. Your poem brought tears to my eyes and I wish I were there with you to give a big group hug. You and Merril are angels on earth, taking care of such special children like Malachi. They are so fortunate to have you and I am fortunate to have you as a support group buddy.
Hugs,
Sue
Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures and the story of your little angel, Malachi. The poem has me in tears, it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your life with so many people.
Lara (IsaacsMom)
I just wanted to send you love and blessings as you remember your son and brother on this annivesary. The poem is beautiful! Please remember on this day, that not only did he touch your hearts and lives but you gave him a wonderful family to be a part of for his short time on this earth.
Sending hugs and prayers to all of you,
Jannie
Barbara
Maire
so happy for you, for getting to know this wonderful child. You've
been so very blessed, and I am so heart-heavy over your loss.
Love
Kristy
Your family pics are always fun to look at and loved seeing you with your Dad! I can't wait for Mike to see the one of Merrill under the wagon. I know what ever you went through that caused you to have that surgery in April was a terrible thing. But girl you are looking very fine!! So do your children. They are mighty blessed to have you both
What a wonderful family you all are. So loving and kind to each other. (Yes, I know you just had 2 sons fight but they are still brothers.) I know Malachi is watching from heaven and with you all every step you take. He is watching your family grow in size, both in people added and in height. Keep on loving those around you and those who become your friends through the Internet.
denise
As always, your life is a testament to God and your wonderful faith. I've always said you would have a special place next to Jesus. You touch many lives by example and Malachi was just one more. He was such a special little boy and we all miss him so much. Some day it will be a joyous reunion in Heaven! Your children are so blessed to have you and Merrill. Two angels here on earth. I love you sissy. Tammy
wow it took 3 times to read all of that. between tear wiping and the deep breathes. very beautiful. you guys always amaze me with what u do. well i love all of u and keep it comming
love
michael
I remember the day Roberta came to visit us. She walked through the kitchen, Looked right at Malachi then turned to me and said I have to have him. It was love at first sight. Fast forward six years. On the day I was to go with Roberta, Mallory and Malachi to San Francisco for Malachi's surgery. I was curled in the fetal position on the living room floor....deathly ill. Roberta however was not on to be stopped. It was a good thing that there was snow on the sides of the road on Donnor Pass when I became ill. And bless her heart, Roberta had her windows rolled down, plastic bags for me and the heater on. I still have nightmares waking up at the family house with Miss Mallory standing over me. LOL.
The following day, after the big surgery, Malachi was sitting up in his bed. Roberta was upset and crying and suddenly rushed from the room as soon as I came in to relieve her. I had a huge smile on my face and was trying to be happy for Malachi. He had a look that would have killed a normal human being. He was convinced that I had made his mama unhappy. He was signing for me to go away...over and over. Talk about and intense love affair.
Hugs and Kisses, Pat