I pray

I pray that no other parent shall have to hear those words "Congenital Heart Defect"

I pray that no other parent is given the choice to terminate their pregnancy or has to chose the "comfort care" method by bringing their newborn baby home to die because of a complex CHD

I pray that no other parent shall have to sacrifice time with their "healthy" child because you can't be in 2 places at once

I pray that no other parent has to see their child eat with a tube because just sucking a bottle makes them tired and sick

I pray that no other parent has to make the decision to have their child's chest cracked open and heart stopped

I pray that no other parent has to endure the torture of seeing their child cry her eyes out, yet not hear a sound

I pray that no other parent shall have to get instructions on how to hold their child - this should be instinct

I pray that no other parent is at the mercy of waiting for another child to pass away, because this is their child's only chance of living

I pray that no other parent has an empty crib waiting for it's owner to come home from the hospital, if at all

I pray that no other child should have to go through all this pain, yet still lose their fight in the end

I pray for hope

I pray for awareness

I pray for research

I pray for a cure

Today is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day...as you love and hug the sweet valentines in your life, please say a prayer for those born with a broken heart.

("I pray" was taken from Heart Mama's facebook group.)