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The Memorial page for Georgeanne Riley DeWerth 12-15-00 to 4-17-01

The Memorial page for Georgeanne Riley DeWerth 12-15-00 to 4-17-01

Tragedy really happens! SIDS

Our first child Georgeanne Riley DeWerth was born into our lives on 12-15-00 at 6:36 PM. She was a very healthy 7 pounds 8 ounces with a full head of hair like dad. We were so proud of her and displayed her for everyone to see and meet. She was a very bright baby, seemed to catch on to things real quickly. She loved to smile all the time. I still can see her beautiful grin on her face. On April 17th, 2001 I had to go into work at 1:30 PM. I dropped Georgeanne off at the sitters house and went to work. I remember the BIG smile she gave me when I kissed her goodbye. What I didn't realize was that this was going to be the last time she would be alive in my arms. At 4:20 PM I received a call at work from my sitter saying Georgeanne was real sick and to go to the hospital ASAP. Not thinking anything was that bad I cruised to the hospital at a safe and reasonable pace. The strange thing that happened was that the one road that leads to the hospital is loaded with many street lights that always stop you at almost every light. For some strange reason every light remained green the whole way there. This is when I realized that something was very wrong. I sprinted into the emergency room to find my baby girl. When the nurses knew who I was I saw a look of sadness in all there eyes. They asked me if I ever heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. I said yes as I slumped to the ground. I knew she was gone. They told me they were still trying to revive her but I knew she was gone. She died at 5:30 PM. I asked to have her with me until her mother showed up (not knowing what has happened). There is know way to explain the empty feeling of having the love of your life taken away from you. So young and innocent. She felt warm and relaxed in my arms as I sobbed waiting for mom to arrive. It will always be the most tragic thing ever to happen to our family. She had 13 cousins, 6 aunts, 6 uncles, and her grandparents. I encourage everyone to always keep your babies on there back to help prevent the chance of SIDS. It happens to everyone regardless of race. Please take the time to pray for her up in heaven and let her know mommy and daddy will be there sometime soon.

Our little Angel in Heaven...Georgeanne Riley DeWerth

There is not a second that goes by that we don't think of you Georgeane. Your beauty, your shine, and your happiness. Your beautiful smile says it all! We can't wait to see you again at the gateway to heaven. Please look after your little brother Alex and your next sibling that will be arriving in October, 2003. We could not handle another tragedy like losing you. We LOVE you honey.

momy and daddy

How to Cope

All I can say is severe deppression is a terrible thing to have. My best suggestion would be to go to a SIDS group in your area and talk to the other mothers and fathers that has lost there baby to SIDS. A psychiatrist is also a good way to deal with your suffering. Always remeber that when your baby dies from SIDS they are automatically Angels in heaven..being so pure and innocent.


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