Gabrielle's story: Gabrielle was diagnosed with anencephaly on August 3, 1999, at 19 weeks. Anencephaly is a birth defect where the skull and most of the brain does not form. Despite my doctor's pressure to do otherwise, we carried Gabrielle to her due date. We did not feel that it was our right to decide when our baby was going to die. We left that decision up to God. Besides, how could I kill the baby who was kicking and whose heart was strong? Gabrielle was born at 3:12 pm on December 29. She was 7 pounds and 3 ounces and 18 1/2 inches long. The neonatologist only gave Gabrielle an hour to live, but she hung on for 14 1/2 hours. We were able to hold her, get a lot of pictures, and she was even able to be fed 3 times. Tim sang Jesus Loves Me to Gabrielle. Everytime I hear that song now, I picture Tim holding Gabrielle tenderly while he sang softly to her. I'm so glad I didn't listen to my doctor. We would have missed out on a great blessing. I'll always treasure the short time I was able to spend with my precious daughter. I'll See Her In Heaven Someday by Kim Cone In Memory of my Special Daughter Gabrielle Renee Cone Our precious baby was expected to die I was shocked and saddened I had cry upon cry. I don't know why it happened Why God took her away But I know I will see her in Heaven someday. I had some questions, I was beginning to doubt I had to remember God was working it out. I couldn't help but wonder why God took her away But I know I"ll see her in Heaven someday. She had a problem That was plain to see It was hard to believe she was kicking in me. The time with her was precious I know now she's ok Her body is perfect I'll see it in Heaven someday. I know I'll see her in Heaven someday But here on earth that seems so far away. We let God have His way I know I'll see Gabrielle Renee in Heaven someday.