In 1997, our beautiful surprise third baby, Jeffrey, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a progressive neuromuscular disease. In its most destructive form, death usually occurs before the age of two. Faced with a devastating set of circumstances and the discovery of an old cemetery at the top of our little mountain (with markers for at least a few babies), a road was cleared for the time Jeffrey would need his own special spot. That time came when our little guy turned just 5-1/2 months old, and 'Angel Mountain' became (un)officially official. Future plans include sprucing up the area and building a quaint memorial chapel; in the meantime, however, we enjoy knowing we're already a tiny bit closer to heaven....
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Sami hogs the reservations desk, leaving li'l sis Emma outside to welcome cabineers. Again.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!Helen wrote about Jeffrey's brief earth time in The Jeffrey Journey, which is accompanied by a CD of music Helen's mother, JoAnn Derden, wrote for him. The book provides a firsthand look at how anguish, faith, and humor unexpectedly meld together to bring about a renewed sense of peace, joy, appreciation, and myriad blessings in all forms.
For additional information on SMA: Families of SMA * SMA Support * SMA Foundation
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