Sheena Gates’ poignant story of her prematurely born daughter and Kiera’s untimely demise
Posted on November 19th, 2007 by Richard Catto 1,996 views
If there is one blog post you read this year, I would recommend this one:
My mom and dad were already beside my daughter and holding my hand as the head nurse explained to me that Kiera was brain dead. The machines were the only thing keeping her alive and that I had a choice:
I could let her stay as she was with the hope that she would eventually breathe again, but remain mentally incapable of living – she was now considered a ‘vegetable’, or I could let her go in peace now. As much as I believed in religion and God having his will, I also believed in quality of life. My final decision was what I thought my daughter would have wanted, and I turned off her ventilation machines.
It was at this point that I cried. I am so terribly sorry for you, Sheena. I was rivetted by your story, breaking off reading it only to call you, because I had to.
One day, I pray, you will get another chance to fulfill your destiny to become the greatest mom who ever lived. You’re a wonderful woman, Sheena, and a brilliant writer. A strong determined woman who does not quit. Kiera probably never knew, while she was alive, that she had the greatest mom ever. I am sure she knows it now.
I am proud to call you my friend.
Tags: Kiera, motherhood, premature baby, SheBee, Sheena Gates
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