In Memory of Summer Brooke Cianos 4 of 6

Summer Brooke Cianos
July 13, 2006 to December 22, 2006
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Summer passed away from a rare liver condition called biliaria atresia. Only 1 in 15-20,000 children per year get this disease. We will all miss you Summer.

Written by her father Kerry Cianos:

Dear Summer,

You never really knew your name, because to us you had many other names. At first we called you Chicken LIttle. You were so small and tiny with your little stick legs. We welcomed you into our home and into our hearts forever.

We took you outside and showed you the sky and the grass and the trees and the leaves. We gave you little baths and cleaned you up when you made a mess. You grew little by little but you grew more and more in our heart.

Mommy sang songs to you and Daddy made funny noises. The songs you heard were nursery ryhmes from England and one day you became our "Plum Porridge".

You became aware of the world, and yourself, and your hands! You had small little hands that were always shaped into a fist, and we called them "the fists of fury!" You would move them around, staring at them as they would open and close.

Soon after that Daddy starting calling you "Plum Pudding". Mommy and Daddy took turns calling you Plum Porridge! Plum Pudding! Back and forth we would go like crazy people. We were realy crazy about you.

We discovered your lovely foot. The left foot to be exact. When you would awake from a nap you would raise your foot high into the air, hold it there a second or two, then let it fall with a plop! to the ground. Mommy and Daddy would take turns yelling "foot!" and kissing that foot over and over and over.

When Daddy would come home from work you would greet him with the most wonderful smile. Daddy knew he was seriously hooked on you the day you looked at him and made something that sounded really close to "Google It!"

You enjoyed the fall weather and would play outside with Mommy in the yard. You would pick leaves off the trees with your little hands and smile. Oh that wonderful smile.

You loved to be kissed. Especially on the cheek. Even when you were upset, or angry, kisses on the cheek would bring at least a half-smile. Daddy misses those kisses so much!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we let you down when you relied on us most of all. I'm sorry that you didn't even get the opportunity to have a transplant. I'm sorry that you will never get to grow up. I'm sorry we will not get to see your fists of fury turn into beautifully skilled hands capable of doing wonders. I'm sorry I will never get to see you smile again.

And most of all...I'm sorry that we will never again get to see our Plum Pudding.

Love Forever,

Mommy and Daddy

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[spartaeus]

What a sweet little girl.

[SMtwilight121208]

im so sryy. god bless you . may jessis bring you together.............in Heavin. i wish i could take from myself the years she never got to live

[MiniDolan123]

heartbreaking letter :'( she was beautiful :) i hope ye don't feel as guilty in the future, God chooses our time <3

[sweeetlolli]

aww..she was so pretty! i'm so sorry for you loss. T.T

[lizzyxx171]

@IrishCol1only Okaii sorry

[IrishCol1only]

@lizzyxx171 The parents have explained it all in the description box!

[lizzyxx171]

shes is such a beautifull girl and if you dont mind me asking how did she die xxx and im extermly sorry for your loss and good luck in th future xxx aww thats such a sweet letter and you dont need to be sorry because it was somethink that couldnt be helped and im so sorry for you loss xxx

[lizzyxx171]

shes is such a beautifull girl and if you dont mind me asking how did she die xxx and im extermly sorry for your loss and good luck in th future xxx

[ItsMeItsOlive]

Gorgeous baby girl.

[kageroninja]

you both sound like wonderful parents who cared for this little baby very much. please dont feel guilty because im sure summer knowse in her little heart that you both did the best you could and that you both loved her very much*hugs*

[missykayeallen]

@sexyboyz123456789 Not true, SIDS has now been linked to Sleep Apnea that has been undiagnosed. They are making great strides to find a cause and cure, so no more babies will be lost.

[78clovis]

Even after a few years there are no words of how sorry I am for your loss. She was so beautiful. I don't know you but I have kids and my heart goes out to you. You were so blessed even though it was a short time. Your in my prayers. May your beautiful plum pudding RIP.