Andrew & Adam Storch were born prematurely and lived for only
an hour. Fortunately, my wife and I were able to hold our identical
twin boys and tell them that we loved them during their all too
brief time with us.
Due to the condition which led to their premature birth, my wife
was constantly going in for ultrasound examinations during her subsequent
pregnancies. Our next child was a daughter. Still, we thought it
would be nice to have one more child after that. After she became
pregnant again, I went with her to the hospital for one of her ultrasound
visits.
As the Doctor was scanning her, my wife and I thought we saw something.
Before he said anything, we were already asking, "Did we see
what we think we just saw?" "Guys," he started, "You're
not going to believe this..."
Twins... again. Identical boys, again. And the date... 3 years
to the day that we had (and lost) our first set of identical twin
boys. They were given back to us. For their middle names, they carry
the names of their older brothers.
We love you Andrew and Adam. You may be gone; but, you will never
be forgotten.
Dad and Mom
Dear Dad and Mom,,
Please accept my sympathy on the death of your 2 sons, and also
please accept my congratulations on the birth of your other 2 sons.
How special they may feel when one day they learn that they carry
their parents love for their siblings in the form of their own middle
names. There is nothing quite so beautiful in the eyes of God than
a parent's love for all of His and their children, both living and
deceased. It's quite a sight from here on earth, as well. Thank
you for loving your children and teaching them well.
The world is a better place for all when children are evidently
loved through parental actions. They do speak louder than words.
God Speed Your Grief Journey,
Patrick Dean, MEd.
Director of Grief Education Services
