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Simon was born with trisomy 18. I found out during pregnancy(at 18 weeks) and was given the same news as all parents are given in this situation. Not compatible with life, and termination was best. But for me this was not what I felt I could do. I continued with the pg. In time my husband and I learned to accept Simons conditions.I am not saying it was easy. But we felt that Simon was sent to us as a special gift. We cherished every moment that we had with him. There were many challenges along the way. Simon had many complications after his birth and as parents we found that we were making decisions we felt we never would have to make. We did not want Simon to suffer, but we did not want to let him go. It was hard. The only thing we knew for sure was that we loved him unconditionally. We would do what was best for Simon as each situation would arise. Finally, we knew that we needed to let go. Simon had been in Children's Mercy Hospital for 14 days. We took our tiny son home on Valentines day of 2002. This was a Thursday. The doctors all fell in love with Simon. With tears in their eyes, they regrettably informed us that he most likely only had 48 hours left. His kidneys had failed. Before we left the hospital, we asked the staff to pray with us. I begged God to let Simon live until Sunday so that I could take him to church. I knew that I was asking the impossible here, but I wanted to dedicate his beautiful life to Him and thank Him for this precious child to love. Sunday came and Simon was barely holding on. It was not easy getting Simon to church with his monitors, his IV line and so much more. But God had once again given us what we had asked for. So we stood before our church and did as we promised. We felt in our hearts that this was the day we were dreading most. Now, it was time for us to send Simon home to Him. Simon Andrew Kling died late that very night in my arms with Brian at my side. I will never regret my decision to birth Simon. And as painful as it was, I am thankful that as his mother I was the one to be allowed to set his spirit free. Simon was deeply loved and will forever be missed. We invite you to come in now and allow us to share our son with you.
 What are you doing now in Heaven? Is your hair still as soft and dark as it was when you were here on earth? Do you remember me and how I sang to you? Your favorite song was twinkle twinkle little star. Remember that? Sweet little one I know you must. I tried so hard to show you love and make your life have meaning while you were here. I tried to be strong for you and not show you my heart was in pain. My heart was and still is full of love for you Simon. You taught me courage I never knew I had. You taught me how to be thankful for the little things. You reminded me how to forgive and let go of the past. Oh my little love, thank you for giving me your precious smile and reaching out to me when you would hear my voice. Thank you for touching so many lives in your short time here. Mommy is so sorry you had to endure some pain. I desperately tried to stop it when it came. I did all I could to comfort you when you were hurting. I am so sorry I broke down your last moments here. I tried not to sweetie, really I did. My heart was breaking because I knew it was time for you to go. If I could have anything I wanted to right now it would be to dream of you in heaven. I would love to feel you in my arms one more time. Most of all though, I want to see how happy you are and tell you-Mommy will always love you little one. Until we meet again I kiss you in my heart each night. Thank you for letting us love you Simon. You will live forever in our hearts.
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