Last night at the Save the 1 Banquet, Terri presented this poem she wrote for Teresita Herrera, Baby Miracle‘s mother:

I only met you through your mother, about nine months ago

She is a voice who cries out for those we may never know

Your mom excitedly shared the news of the gift that grew

inside and even though you weren’t “perfect,” she always beamed with pride

The ultrasound showed that your head wasn’t very firm

and because of that, her pregnancy wouldn’t be “full term”

And as she carried you in her womb and another in her arms

She continued to serve the Lord with elegance and charm

God is the one who plans each life and numbers all our days

and as your birth was drawing close, your mom would always pray

“Lord, I want to hold my ‘Miracle,’ and whisper in her ears,

and kiss her tiny toes and wipe away her tears!”

So on December 7th, God sent you on your way,

into your loving family’s home, where three weeks you would stay

Your mom was blessed to hold you close and care for every need

but then she saw you suffering and changed her heartfelt plea

“Lord, I thank You for my ‘Miracle’ and the days you gave to her

but now will you please take her home for the pain’s too much to endure.”

Although your life was was very short your testimony lives on

and many will hear your story and give glory to God’s Son!