Happy 8th Birthday Mara Adams

"You arrived on March 26, 2002. You weighed a whopping 9 pounds and were a very content little baby. What we remember most about your birth was listening to you moan in the hospital. You rarely cried but would just sit and moan contentedly. It was a beautiful sound. You were welcomed into the world by a loving brother Max, who was delighted to have a friend. Although we had a few other names on our list of what to name you, Mara seemed the perfect fit because of its meaning. The Greek form of the word Mara means Eternally Beautiful. We knew the minute we saw you that it was the perfect name for our beautiful princess. Then theres your middle name. Its a tradition in our family to give our children a family name as their middle name. Your Aunt Allison was an inspiration to us after fighting with such courage through her diagnosis of a brain tumor. Little did we know that you would need Allisons strength so desperately. Mara Allison Adams was the perfect name for you.
As you learned to walk and take your first steps, your friendship with Max blossomed. You would follow him around and copy the things he said. One time after Natalie was born and you were not quite two, I was sitting downstairs holding little Natalie. I was just listening to you count the stairs. I knew you could count to 5 because Id heard it many times but as I listened, I heard you count to 17. No doubt you learned this from your big brother. You really paid attention to him.
You were always a nurturer. You constantly tried to comfort your little sisters and would say things to them like, its o.k. or mommys coming. You always did this in a high pitched voice that was so precious. Mara, can you please keep calming them as you let your spirit visit them from time to time? I know they can still be given peace by your spirit.

I wrote in my journal in March of 2007 this small part that Id like to remind you about. It said, Mara is a great big sister. Tonight I was nursing the baby when it was time for the kids to go to bed. So I told them they were on their own and that Id be in, in a minute, to tuck them in. Well, when I went in Natalie said, Mara tucked me in mommy. Maras also very good with Katrina. Shell sit and talk to her, show her toys, make her smile. She really loves babies.
When we found out you were sick, mommys heart broke. Even though its been so hard, weve still had a beautiful year together. Its been one of the most important years of my life and I hope weve done some things that youve liked. I know we have many memories that people already know about from this year.
You have given me so many things that I will never be able to repay you for. Thank you for loving your mommy even when she was not patient, when she was sad, or when she did things that should have been done in a better way. Thank you for always telling me you loved me. Thank you for signing it when you couldnt speak it to me. I will never forget that little hand signing to me from the school bus window. Natalie copies you now. What a good example you are for your little sister.
One of the biggest things youve taught me is to persevere. During this hard year youve been so brave. Youve never complained about having to go to the doctor. You never asked, why me? You just kept on trying your best. You have brought so many people together through your influence. We are all better because we know you. I am the luckiest mommy in the world because I have you. I will live my life forever trying to stay worthy of our relationship. I love you. I will see you again and it will be sweet and eternal. You make me smile, even now."
Part of Mara's Life Sketch, written by her mom, Heather

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• Mara
• Allison
• Adams
• DIPG
• brain
• tumor
• cancer
• birthday

[kellyemerald]

Lindsey this is SO beautiful! I love the song - it goes perfect! Happy 8th birthday Mara - RIP sweetie <3

Where do you find all your songs? Are they just ones you know? All of them are so perfect!!

[SmilesandGigglesx]

@kellyemerald Thank you! :)

& some of the songs I know and others I just come across on other videos and stuff

[molonator5000]

what happened to her?!

[SmilesandGigglesx]

@molonator5000 she passed away from DIPG [brain tumor]

[CheerleadingILove123]

A coulple of years of go my friend she was only six years old and she got shot wit a gun it was all over the news and i was only in 2 grade and i was crying the whole day at school

[CheerleadingILove123]

Omg when i read the discription i about cried i hope ur family is doing well god bless ur whole family

[birds16ful]

Happy 8th Birthday Mara in heaven with your heaven family, teachers, best friends & classmates. Your Parents. sisters & brother miss u very much.

Rip Mara

[ChantelJ93]

Lindsey this is such a beautiful video!! <3

Rest In Peace Angel <3

[XDinexitaXD]

Happy Bday little Mara <3

[molonator5000]

@SmilesandGigglesx

Thats so sad :( amazing video though!

[GuapoDiegoGonzalez]

she was really beautiful! it's sad that she died so young!

[sarofan]

this is sooo beautiful and sweet

[AlexisLeahHannah]

So beautiful :)

[HeavensSweetHearts]

She was so cute! Just another princess gone to soon. Just another angel in heaven. Just another tragic loss.

A presious little sweet amazing life that will forever be rememberd and loved. She was no avrage angel. Love you Mara<3<3<3