Niles Cooper

His Birth Had Worth The Answer to a Grandmother’s Prayer

And God answered the ‘why?’-   ‘Nile’s short life, time cradled in arms, miraculous birth -Were gifted as a glimpse of his earthly and heav’nly worth!’ Written by his grandmother and dedicated to Niles Lowell Cooper, newborn son of Kimberle and Jason Cooper, who was born and went to heaven on 1/22/2010.  His short life, though challenged by Trisomy 13, was a testimony to a family’s trust in God.  His life was celebrated by many friends and relatives who knew his worth!

A Grandmother's Prayer for Our Family by Marsha

Dear God, who has all power to heal, As you watch from above and see us kneel, Please give us the strength and faith to know That only from you do all blessings flow. The new life you gave is still growing, a seed, And we're told has profound frailty, 'specials needs'. With more than a struggle just to be strong, this babe will be ours...but for how long? If it is your will to make Niles whole, please tenderly heal, make his life full. Bring joy and peace to a new family. Holding up their life and faith spiritually. Our first, early dream, now a hole in our hearts, is replaced by trying to know the part his young life plays in this bustling world? We trust that in heav'n God's plan will unfold! Surely we'll ask on the day of his birth just how we'll hold the blessing, the worth of his life -though maybe it short, sick or troubled. By mom, dad and bro the lifegift nev'r doubted! Today, tiny babes so oft taken for granted. Why this one, God? -so loved and wanted! Provide the comfort only you can bring While answering the 'whys', among other things. And please help us know the heavenly reason He may not reach man's full earthly season. While drawing us towards your outstretched hand, Give us a glimpse of your all-knowing plan. Remembering to say thanks for all life you bring, we petition now for your celestial blessing. Please make Niles whole -feisty and well, only, we ask, if it is your will. If not, give us hope and strength to bring your word to others about the 'sting' ¬So they may know that their earthly life though sin-birthed is conquered through Christ, the Sublime! **Dedicated to Niles Lowell Cooper, in utero, son of Kimberle and Jason Cooper. Written by a grandmother as a prayer for a grandson and his loving family coping with a Trisomy 13 pregnancy.

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Niles was born on 1/22/10 weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces.  He was a beautiful baby boy who lived for 36 minutes in the arms of his family who loved him dearly. 

Niles passed away peacefully in the arms of his daddy.  Niles' birth was a true gift, a miracle that touched our lives and hundreds around us.  Jason and I miss him deeply but take comfort in knowing he is with Jesus and that we will be reunited with him one day. 

We would not have changed any of the decisions we made for Niles' along the way.  We are proud to have honored God by loving our child with our whole hearts.  God is good, and will continue to give us strength...He reminds us each day how precious life is and how awesome He is.  

Here is a black and white picture of me and Niles.  

 Kimberle  

Niles is due to be delivered on 2/6/10 in

We were told Niles was a Full Trisomy 13 during our 20-week ultra sound. He also has Dandy Walker Variant; Tetrology of the Fallot.

We've gone from devastation and depression to acceptance and relying on God for strength and showing us the way.


Thank you!
Kimberle
walkin37@yahoo.com

Jason and Kimberle Cooper