Little Angels

I was privillaged to have had 10 years with Milli and to have had the chance to say goodbye  There are those who are gifted only a few short hours.  My younger sister lost her baby Vishaal at only a day old.  The pain of giving birth, only to have to be parted without the chance to nature a bond is a pain I cannot know or imagine. 

I do remember walking back from Gosh where Milli was being treated and as I came closer to my front door, I saw Bittu approaching me and I knew something was wrong.  My sister had gone into early labour and I was told to get to the hospital to say goodbye.  I do not understand why, but I know that even in his short life he impacted thousands he will never know.  My sister has used his passing as fuel to support other parents of baby loss by setting up the Vishaal Foundation.  She is tireless in her giving.  She gives the most precious of things, which is time.  As well as the Vishaal Foundation, she works with Sands to spread awareness of baby loss within the Asian community, where there is still a taboo around discussing these things.  She also founded a yearly memorial, where parents can celebrate their children, because we must not forget.  She also .. I am in awe of my sister and so proud of my newpew and the good he has inspired.  He lives on in each of us.