Alexa Margaret McClure

August 17, 1992 - May 14, 1999

Angel Alexa

Our Precious daughter, Alexa Margaret McClure was born August 17, 1992, as a true gift from Heaven.  Alexa was diagnosed with a heart defect called Transposition of the Great Arteries when she was 2 1/2 months old.

Alexa spent much of her life at Primary Children's Medical Center, where her doctors, nurses, and staff became her dear friends.  There she survived 3 open-heart surgeries,two at 5 and a half months old, and one at age 4.Alexa endured many, many complications, and painful trials, and tremendous adversity, all of which threatened her life.  And yet, amazingly, she encountered each problem with dignity, great courage, and a deep spiritual understanding that was truly beyond her years. Sadly, on May 14, 1999, she went to Heaven asleep in our home. She was 3 months shy of her 7th birthday.

Alexa loved Barney, Snow White, presents and parties, the beautiful color yellow, and being the "big sister". She had one younger brother, Jared, now 5 and a half years old, and a little sister, Giselle Rose, now almost 4. They love and miss their sister very much. Alexa loved to sing songs and read her favorite book, "The Velveteen Rabbit", by Margery Williams, with her dear friend dad (Cameron). She was her mother's (Julianne) soulmate, bestfriend, and true angel. We love and miss you so much, our Angel Alexa. You will ALWAYS BE WITH US......This is how mom sees you in Heaven:

I see Alexa running
in a field of dancing daisies.
Running, singing, laughing, playing
In a Heaven without pain.
And I sing a song of priceless hope,
Knowing death is not your ending,
But the beginning of your glory.
I love you, my Angel Alexa.

Love, Mom
Godspeed until we meet again.

We love you more than ice cream!
Mom, Dad, Jared, Giselle Rose, and your family

All the dreams I prayed you'd be-and all the things you are,
You were once my little girl-- and now my shining star."

(Author Unknown)

 

ALEXA
by Karen Paradise, R.N.,
Alexa's friend and nurse of IHC Home Care

The things that remind me of Alexa will always be
B.J., BabyBop, and Barney.
And of course the many nursrey rhymes and songs
All recalled from memory.
One of the favorites would always be
The Velveteen Rabbit to hear and see.
Don't forget the pink lacy scrapbook
With memories of Barney, Mom, Dad, Jared, and Giselle.

We will all remember the mounds of Cheetos,
cups of broth, and Alexa's pharmacy.

The humming sound of an oxygen concentrator
Deafening sounds of alarms
And the maze of O2 tubing from room to room.

And who could help but love that sweet laugh
Even at three in the morning.
Such a radiation of true happiness.

A friend she was to everyone
Always there to welcome each and every one.
Comforted by the touch of a hand
Or the voice of a loved and familiar one.

Such a strong spirit in
Such a frail body.
Now on her journey heavenward
To laugh, dance, sing, and play.
Freed from the frailties and pains
She can now obtain her wildest dreams.

She will remain in each of our hearts
As a sweet angel spirit
Who shared just a small part.

Thank you for sharing this sweet angel with us.
Love,
Karen



A Letter From Heaven

My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven
where I dwell with God above
where there's no more tears
or sadness, there is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight,
remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon, and night.

That day I had to leave you
when my life on Earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone,
as for your dearest family
they'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly
as part of My big plan,
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man."

Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do,
and foremost on that list
is to watch and care for you.

And I will be beside you
every day and week and year,
and when you're sad,
I'm standing there
to wipe away the tear.

And when you lie in bed at night,
the days chores put to flight
, God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on Earth
and all those loving years,
because you're only human
they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry,
it does relieve the pain,
but remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned,
but if I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain,
though my life on Earth is o'er,
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before.

And to my many friends,
trust God knows what is best.
I'm still not far away from you,
I'm just beyond the crest.

There are rocky roads ahead of you,
and many hills to climb,
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too,
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you.

If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain,
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain.

And now I am contented
that my life it was worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go.

When you are walking
down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.

And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face,
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace.

And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free,
remember you're not going,
you are coming here to me,
And I will always love you
from that land way up above.

Will be in touch soon.
Signed,
Your Angel
P.S. God sends His Love
(Author Unknown from "Mothers With Angels")

On our dear Alexa's behalf, we would like to offer our
deepest gratitude to the following people for the love
and support they gave Alexa and our family:

The Wilson Family, The McClure Family, Primary
Children's Medical Center, Dr. Phil Fischer, Dr. LuAnn
Minich, Dr. Paul Young, Dr. John Hawkins, our "PICU
Friends", Becky Sargent, Becki Tachiki, Cythia
VonPreid, our friends at "Kaleidescope Kids", The
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah, our "IHC HomeCare
Friends", and the Songs of Love Foundation for John
Betzer's song, "Alexa Margaret McClure".
THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!




Escape
(Dedicated to my Angel Alexa and all of our memories..

Softly singing
The tone en circling our mountain
Your feelings
Penetrating through me
Until I could hear your song
In my heart.
Dancing in the pine-bearing trees
Gliding through a crystal lake
As the earth perspires through our clothes
As we talk of life
And the song we must share
To live.

I love you Alexa,
Love to Heaven, Mom
ESCAPE

Softly Singing
The tone encircling our mountain
Your feelings
Penetrating through me
Until I could hear your song
In my heart.
Dancing in pine-bearing trees
Gliding through a crystal lake
The earth perspiring through our clothes
As we talk of life
And the song we must share
To live.

Love, Mom

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