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This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved 2nd son, Colin Sanders who was born in Pennsylvania on Jul 08, 2004 and passed away on Oct 22, 2004, from a medical accident. Colin was born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and survived so much at a young age. You will always be our sunshine. We will remember him forever.
I have a little son who means the world to me
He's living with the Angels and is as special as can be
And even though he's up there, playing in the clouds
He's still my precious little son and I am so very proud
His picture takes pride of place on my living room wall
Ready to be admired by all who come to call
I know I can not hold him, or bounce him on my knee
But only have to close my eyes, his little face to see
I never will stop missing him and wishing he was here
But sometimes I feel, indeed I know that he is very near
So play happily my little son, you will never be forgot
I love you so and always will, though I miss you such a lot .
The Short Story....
Colin had heart surgery at 3 weeks old, after rushing him to the ER at 10 days old, nearly dead, when He was taken to CHOP for more tests.
After discovering his problem, and being in medical coma for 2 weeks, they performed open heart surgery at 3 weeks old. He came threw with flying colors. This however was the 1st stage of a 3 stage surgery. He had a heart cath done Oct 20, 2004, and after the surgery was started on blood thinners until the 2nd heart surgery could be done, hours later, coded and was found he was internally bleeding. The situation, was trying to be rectified, but to no avail, he kept bleeding, and was going to loose a leg. His internal bleeding caused damage to all internal organs, beyond repair. We took him off life support 2 days later, Oct 22, 2004, with his family all there.
We will always love you Colin, and i will not let you be forgotten!
COLINS VIDEO- CHECK THIS OUT! GRAB SOME TISSUES!!! YOU WILL NEED THEM.
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=2195ffaea76642413ea91c&skin_id=0&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
VISIT Colins Mom's DEDICATION PAGE
www.myspace.com/sibahan
Colins BIG heart!
his abbreviated story ...
**COLINS STORY HAS BEEN TEMP DELETED, PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTRESTED** THANKS!
Born July 8th, admitted to the hospital for breathing problems on July 18th, Heart surgery on July 30th, and had heart cath on Oct 20, 2004, then died 2 days later.
 
Friday 10-22-04, 8:10 pm we let our little boy be carried off with the angles. Mom and Dad, held him close, as we let him go. Grandpop, MeeMom, Bubbie, Poppy, and Aunt Stacy, Uncle Frank, Aunt Colleen, and Uncle Tim were all there to say goodbye. We each gave him a kiss and told him it was okay to leave. Irony was, Colins heart was strong, and kept going, even at the end.
Colin was laid to rest on October 29, at WhiteMarsh Memorial Park in Ambler, PA. He was burried in a special place for Children only under 12 months old. This was called "lullaby land". It's beautiful there, and so peaceful.
Colin will be so missed by all of us, but he is and always will be our little sunshine. I know he is with the Angels in Heaven, and is happy and healthy like every little child should be.
Colin was taken too soon, but We are Thankful for every second that we had with him. Make sure to always cherish each second with your children, you never know when it will end.
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Our Angel
http://www.carlasangels.com/my-sunshine-angel-pin.htm
I found this woman who made custom buttons for different occasions. Most of which were angels. I contacted her, and asked she make a pin for Colin. She did! So now we have our own link on her website, with a special pin for Colin. They are available to order, and i think they are rather cute! Especially since the woman read his story, and made it just for us, in his memory. Its even called My Sunshine Colin angel.
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our trip / Mommy (mom forever )
We are leaving on Friday for our trip to Disney with the whole Sanders gang. I am trying to be strong, and supportive, and not loose it. I cant help but remember what i am missing in Disney. The happiest place on earth, will be without an important p...
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Your 4th bday / Mommy
So, we are packing up the house, making room for the big move! Its coming in 18 days and yes--counting! We were supposed to make settlement tomorrow-- but as anticipated-- its going to be too hard of a day.
Colin turns 4 tomorrow. My ange...
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Thinking of you / Suzanne Thompson (None (guest) )
Just wanted to send your family love,hugs and prayers. I dont know what its like to lose a child,but its my worst nightmare. Because of this,i realize the pain you must be going through.
From our family here in Australia to yours wherever you ar...
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melanie.seese@grupom-cb.com / Melanie Seese
I just saw your video of your little angel colin and I was crying and crying becauese it reminded me so much about my sons time in the hospital - he died after 6 weeks on being on the ventilator since he was born premature (27 weeks) Our thoughts are...
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Found a poem for you Sibahan... Grab the tissues first! / Colleen Borton (Aunt (Dede) )
I couldn't finish this without crying... I KNOW you will love it though...What Makes A Mother -Author Unknown -I thought of you and closed my eyes and prayed to God today. I asked what makes a mother and I know I heard him say... "A mother ...
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Happy Birthday / Christine Singer (friend of mommy ) Read >> |
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The LUMP / Mommy Read >> |
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im so sorry / Barbara Oldham Read >> |
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Cemetary / Mommy Read >> |
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Shopping / Mommy Read >> |
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19,380 people / Mommy Read >> |
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Your little sister / Mommy Read >> |
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Disney World / Mommy Read >> |
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how terrible / Tom (none) Read >> |
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God Bless our Angels... / Suzette O'Flynn (Angel Relation ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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HELPFUL WEBSITES
http://www.cafepress.com/chdfamilies - for famlies dealing with CHD
http://www.aplacetoremember.com/aptrfront.html - A nice store and rememberance website
http://www.richremembrances.com - some very nice products to remember a child
http://www.heavenlylights.homestead.com/poetrybylaura.html - Beautiful poems
http://www.heartsofcourage.com/chd.html - CHD website
http://www.chdinfo.com/chdaware/ - useful info on CHD's and more about them.
http://www.babyheartspress.com/ = chd website
http://tchin.org - CHD website. More about CHD awareness day
http://www.heartcenteronline.com- CHD site
http://www.congenitalheartdefects.com/stats.html- CHD site
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Colins life
Dear Friend
Author unknown
Go ahead and mention my child, the one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further, the depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry, I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I'm trying to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent, pretending she didn't exist.
I'd rather you'd mention my child, knowing that she has been missed.
You asked me how I'm doing, I say "pretty good" or "fine",
but healing is something on-going, I feel like it will take a lifetime.
The mention of my child's name
Author unknown
"The mention of my child's name
May bring tears to my eyes,
But it never fails to bring
Music to my ears.
If you are really my friend,
Let me hear the beautiful music of her name.
It soothes my broken heart
And sings to my soul."
Please, don't ask me
Author: Rita Moran
Please, don't ask me if I'm over it yet
I'll never be over it
Please, don't tell me she's in a better place
She isn't with me
Please, don't say at least she isn't suffering
I haven't come to terms with why she had to suffer at all
Please, don't tell me you know how I feel
Unless you have lost a child
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 her for so many years
What year would you choose for your child to die?
Please, don't tell me God never gives us more than we can bear
Please, just tell me you are sorry
Please, just say you remember my child, if you do
Please, just let me talk about my child
Please, mention my child's name
Please, just let me cry.
Death Is
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
with no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
let it be spoken without effort, without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
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COMFORTING THOUGHTS............--..
Perhaps they are not the stars,
but rather openings in heaven where
the love of our lost ones pour through
and shine down upon us to let us know
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YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - COLIN BRYAN
You are my sunshine... my only sunshine.
You make me happy, when skies are gray,
You'll never know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away.
I used to sing this to Colin when he was in the hospital, when he was first diagnosed with CHD. I sang this song over and over too him, because the nurse said that though he was not able to move, or respond, it was important that I talk to him, and let him know I was there. She suggested I sing to him, all I could think to hum, or sing was this song. Problem was, when i started to sing, I listened to the words more deeply than I ever had before, then I realized that I was asking him please not too go. This kind of became a "theme song" for me and Colin, when he was upset, I would talk to him, and sing this song. This is just a fond memory I have of me and Colin now. I really wish i held him again in my arms, and as the song continues, (i had a dream i held you in my arms, then i woke and cried when i realized it was a dream) This is more true than I ever thought it would be. I often have dreams of Colin, and wish he was here. Usually of holding him one last time, and remembering how special he was to us.
Colin was put here to teach all of us a lesson. As they say, "god will keep you here long enough for your job" Colins job was finished. He taughted all of us about love, life, family, and things we all take for granted. Colin taught us more people in his short 3 months, than we could have taught him in a LIFETIME! Learn from Colins' teachings.
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| Colin's Photo Album |
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| Baby Boy Colin - March 10 2004 ultrasound - normal outcome (as we all thought) |
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