My Forever Child, Susan Mosquera

My Forever Child
by Susan Mosquera


You are a Precious Child
Created out of love,
a blessing from above.
I've adored you from the start,
and your little footprints touched my heart.
A single teardrop represents the millions I have cried.
My life never the same since you died.
I wish you could have stayed longer with me,
I'd watch you grow into all you could be.
Although we are apart,
You are always in my heart.
I dream of a joyful time when
we will be reunited once again.
Thoughts of you make me smile.
You will always be My Forever Child

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about the piece.
We didn’t have many mementos when our son Matthew was stillborn, it was a complete shock to us. The hospital took one professional photo and placed his ink footprints on one keepsake card, that I promptly framed. After Matthew passed away, I wanted to make a sterling silver bracelet with charms symbolic of his life and story. From the few photos we had, and the framed footprints, I encased miniature versions in resin. I engraved a heart charm with his name and birthdate, and added a small baby footprint charm, a blue chalcedony healing tears charm, a real forget me not flower in a cross shape, and a real mini rosebud to symbolize that he was a perfect bud, but never bloomed on earth. It was incredibly healing to make such a special keepsake for myself in memory of Matthew. I love having a tangible way to reflect on Matthew’s presence in my life, and that I am able to show to others. --Susan

about the artist.
Susan Mosquera and her husband Rich live in East Northport, New York. Their son, Matthew Kristopher, was stillborn at 38 weeks from a complete placental abruption due to Factor V Leiden. Matthew is forever loved and missed by his parents, brothers and sister. Susan is a Graduate Gemologist, and jewelry artisan. Since 2005 Susan has been making personalized jewelry and remembrance keepsakes to comfort those touched by the life of a child, available at My Forever Child.