This Beautiful Baby Girl Will Only Live a Few Weeks, So Her Family Won't Leave Her Side

by N/A, 9 years ago | 3 min read

The doctors told them they had little time with her, so they decided to spend every minute of it lavishing her with love, care and affection.

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When Erika and Stephen Jones were told their second-born-to-be, Abigail, would be born with Down Syndrome, they were taken aback, but knew they would love her all the same.

But the news they would receive during one of their final ultrasounds they couldn't bear to accept; she would also be born with an inoperable brain tumor.

â€œAt our 30 week ultrasound, our doctor discovered that a mass had developed in the left hemisphere of Abigailâ€™s brain.â€

With no treatment capable of effectively removing the tumor, the couple was left with a choice...

â€œAn MRI done after birth confirmed that nothing can be done to treat the tumor, it is too invasive and aggressive.â€

Either dwell on the sadness and pain of their daughter's misfortune, or shower her in as much love and tenderness as possible for however long she had to live.

â€œOur hearts were broken and our minds weighted with questions and fear of the unknown to come.â€

â€œThe neurosurgeon recommended that we take Abigail home and cover her with love.â€

That decision didn't require any thought for the Jones'. They've spent every waking minute with Abigail since she was born simply loving on her.

â€œWe have smothered this little one with love and kisses and will continue to do so every moment we get.â€

â€œShe is moving, nursing, squawking, sticking out her tongue, opening her eyes, holding our fingers, and doing all things a baby does.â€

But it doesn't eliminate the pain they have for their daughter not being able to live a full life.

â€œMost likely, her whole life will be weeks or months, not years.â€

â€œOur hearts are broken and ache for the time that we donâ€™t have.â€

The Jones, like any family would be in their situation, have been vulnerable in their sadness.

â€œWe donâ€™t want to lose our daughter. We want to see her laugh, dance, fight with her sister, ride a bike, go to schoolâ€¦ we want to see her life.â€

But they've also been immensely grateful for the blessing that Abigail's been to them, and for how much joy she's brought them.

Erika writes that God â€œwill heal Abigail, in our arms on this earth or the moment she breaths her last breath and is embraced by her Heavenly Father.â€

In their situation, the two have learned to extend as much love as they can each day - to everyone - and to appreciate life for what it truly is; a gift.