9/14/2004 01:31:45 PM|||Amy|||Baby Allie passed away last night. I was convinced for a while that the sheer amount of prayer being uttered for Allie would give her the miracle she needed to go into remission, but in the end - those prayers became more about giving her family the strength they will need to say goodbye.

I have been following Allie's story not in an effort to torture myself, but to stay mindful of how the unexpected can take over and change things. Allie's parents are the archetypes for happiness. They are young and in love, and starting their family. They weren't unlucky with Allie. More, I think, they were very, very fortunate to have her. She enveloped her parents, family and all those that knew her with pure and innocent baby love. For me, professionally, she is the reason why I work in this place of medical research - personally, she has cemented my resolve to not take the moments I have with my children for granted.

I hope there is a heaven, a God who really does love us, and that God is right now fitting Allie with gossamer wings. Rest your head, beautiful baby girl.
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