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Personal: Sweet Caralynn

I sit here not having words on how to describe this. Last week I attended a Candle Light Service in honor of a very special little girl. Caralynn Rose Johnson was born April 21st of this year. Her struggles for life started just hours later. I became familiar with this story through nearly every army wife support group I know. Caralynns fight for life was a big topic of conversation for most of the wives stationed here at Ft Bliss. Thoughts and prayers were going all around for her. Then in May I was contacted about a fundraiser going on for her put on by a few amazing wives. I donated free photo sessions to be put into the raffle, and thats when Jeni, Caralynn's mama, contacted me. She won a free session. I couldn't be happier or think of a more deserving person.  Since then I have followed Caralynn's stories as well as many other families via Facebook. Praying for her when she needed prayer, and looking at photos of this gorgeous baby girl, in which she always had a bow on. Through the months she has had her up's and downs. Heart surgery after heart surgery. On August 14th, my heart sank. At about 2 pm I read that Caralynn was struggling and preparing for a peaceful passing. 3 short hours later, she had passed.

The next day there was a "Bows for Caralynn" drive. In honor of this precious life, families all across Ft Bliss put bows on their little girls, or bow ties on the little gents. Everyone was in encouraged to hold their little one's hands a little tighter, hug them a little longer, and always go back for that second goodnight kiss. 

A few days later I saw an open invitation to come pay your respects to this little angel. A Candle Light Service held on Ft Bliss. Even though, never really knowing her, I decided I would go. She has touched my heart in a way I couldn't describe. I never could imagine anything like this happening to my own family. I used to take advantage that I have a perfectly healthy little girl playing close by. Instead I now thank God every single day that I have her, her love and her laughter. 

This is my own Angel, wearing her Bow for Caralynn...

rest in peace baby girl

Caralynn Rose Johnson

April 21 2011 - August 14 2011