I am praying for you  / Kathy Ferguson (One who cares and knows )
I am so sorry for your loss.  Gabriel was a special boy.  I understand what you are going through, for I have a daughter who is in Heaven now.  God gave us our son, T.J., before He took our daughter, Tiffanie.  I am so thankful for T.J. and now we have a daughter, Tricia, too.  Tricia gives us an idea of how Tiffanie was, because Tiffanie was born with cerebral palsy and was mentally retarded.  We had to do everything for her, but she was a big blessing and God has used her life and her death in many ways.  I hope that you know if you were to die today, you would be in Heaven with Gabriel.  That is through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  If you need someone to explain how you can come to have that relationship with Him, I would be glad to share that with you.  No matter what you have been through and no matter who you are, God loves you and He wants you as His child.  I know that you don't know me, but I would like to get to know you and help you through what you are feeling and experiencing; for I have experienced it too.  I am praying for you and your family.

From one who understands,
Kathy Ferguson
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To Gabriel  / David Johnson Jr (Sebetha's Father )
When a child is born its gods kiss reassuring us we are capable of taking care of his precious gift too us, Gabriel is the precious gift he lit the eyes of my daughters soul up with happiness and love as well as his mom and dad and devon. I got to know Gabriel for a short period and he alwasy greeted me with a smile and just a look of well how are ou today, I see that smile in his brother Micheal sometimes when i pick up Sebetha from her home to visit with me. He may be missed but he will not ever be forgotten God bless you Gabriel Orlovetz and your family you changed their lives forever for the positive and i thank you for that happiness you brought your mother and my daughter! I know you will shine forever and look out after them Take care little buddy ! Close

Bless Gabriel!  / Angela Kirby (New Friend )
It was a pleasure to speak to you today. You are truly an amazing woman, and I admire your strength and courage.

Just remember, no matter how hard life gets, God never gives us more than we can handle.

We will do everything we can to bring Christmas Fire home soon!

God Bless!

Angela
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God Saw You Getting Tired  / Leigh Ann Bidwell

I too followed your post about your horses to this site. When you said you have had a bad year I had no idea just how bad. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 

A friend of mine had a portion of this put on her infant sons head stone. I hope you don't mind that I included it.

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered “Come to me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away
Although we love you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best. 

God Bless
Leigh Ann

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contact me if possible  / Susan Rush
I saw yor posts about your horses and then followed tot hs site.  I amsorry that you had such a short time with your son.  Your site is a beutiful reminder of how precious and oved he was and is. 
I live in Ks not too far from ElDorado.  I will keep my eyes out for your horses and let others know.  I you would care to share the name of the trainer with me that would be helpful.
You are in my prayers
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Absolutely heartbreaking  / Sarah Loosley (None)
Hi Michelle,
You don't know me but I was sent your email about your horses and was horrified to hear what has happened with them. I visited netposse and will keep them in mind but as I'm up here in Canada, I doubt very much that I'll come across them but I guess you never know!

Then I followed your link to this page and I must say, it made me cry to see your beautiful boy and to know that you didn't have very long with him at all. There are no words for the magnitude of it all. He was lovely. I really enjoyed the slideshow and hope his brother is bringing you so much joy. I know it won't ever be the same without him in your life. Your family is beautiful.

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Our song  / Michelle (Mommy)
When Gabriel was in the hospital there was little we could do with him or for him. So I sang to him. I would sing Twinkle little star, The itsy bitsy spider, and the ABS's. But his favorite and mine were Amazing Grace and our special song. See I almost had an abortion and I am so glad I didnt I love Gabriel and Michael so much. I realize they opened my eyes, their cries saved me, they found me. This is the song I sang to my big boy:

G is for God
G is for Gabriel
A is for apple 
A is for Aiden
B is for baby
b is for boy
R is for really
R is for radical
I is for I love you
I is for intelligent
E is for ever
E is for elephant
L is for little
L is for Lovely

What does it spell, what does it spell?
Gabriel, Gabriel
Whose Gabriel?
You! thats who!


Gabriel it will be 4 months tomorrow. I miss you so much I just want to hold you and smell you. 
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I'm so sorry for your loss  / Lisa (passerby (mommy to angel Dylan) )
I'm so sorry about the loss of your son.  He was precious and I know that you miss him very much.  It's comforting to know that we are not alone in our grief.  Be strong and keep your faith in God and he will get you through this very difficult time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I bet our little angels are running and playing together in heaven.  GOD BLESS Close

another poem  / Michelle (Mommy)
The Club

There is an exclusive club
One which you would pay anything
not to be a member of.
One where its members all have a common bond.
A place where we can come,
and everyone knows how to respond.
A club that allows us
to not feel so all alone.
Each of us has a child
with their name carved in stone.
Our eyes weep,
our smiles droop,
our sorrow is deep,
and our hearts continually ache.
We all mourn the death of a child,
and are struggling to live again in its wake.
Some club members are very new.
The veterans show us what to do.
We all help each other cope,
trying to provide a drop of hope.
We all pray to God that you
never have the need to join our fold,
that you will always have your children to hold,
but please know that we are here
with open arms and understanding hearts,
if you ever do.

Copyright Jayma Bezzy 2007
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Poem from another site  / Michelle (Mommy)
PLEASE

PLEASE, don't ask me if I'm over it yet.
I'll never be over it.

PLEASE, don't tell me he's in a better place.
He isn't here with me.

PLEASE, don't say at least he isn't suffering.
I haven't come to terms with why he had to suffer at all.

PLEASE, don't tell me you know how I feel,
unless you have lost a piece of your soul..

PLEASE, don't ask me if I feel better.
Bereavement isn't a condition that clears up.

PLEASE, don't tell me at least you had him for so many years.
What year would you choose for someone you love to die???
PLEASE, don't tell me God never gives us more than we can bear.
PLEASE, just say you are sorry.
PLEASE, just say to remember my love one, if you do.

PLEASE, mention my love ones name.

PLEASE, let me cry. ...............Blessing and
peace.........PATTY
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ANGELS / MICHELLE TURNBULL ANGEL AARONS MUMMY (FRIEND)

I know Aaaron is playing with Gabriel.. Giggling and happy in the clouds.

love to you all xxx

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BABY CASTLES  / Michelle Turnbull Angel Aaron's Mummy

In a baby castle just beyond my eye
My baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy
Who am I to wish him back
Into this world of strife
No, Play on my baby
You eternal life.

At night when all is silent
And sleep forsakes my eyes
I'll hear his tiny footsteps come running to my side
His little hands caress me so tenderely and sweet
I'll breathe a prayer and close my eyes
And embrace him in my sleep.

Now I have a treasure
That I rate above all other
I have known true glory -
I am still his mother xxx

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Beautiful! / Jan Curtis (member of grief support )
He is more beautiful than words can say, and surely an angel.  Thank you for sharing him.
Jan Close

Tribute to Gabriel  / Norma E. Loepp (None)
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful baby.  How lucky you were to have him in your life for nearly a year.  I know you will miss him every day for the rst of your life. Close