Brielle Marie Vela

Brielle Maria Vela (Bri) December 14th 2018- March 29th 2019 Brielle was born at 33 weeks, one minute after her twin sister, Ariella, to Andrea Andrews and Gilbert Vela at the Children’s Hospital in Aurora. She was 4 lbs, 8 oz, had a shock of pitch black hair, full lips, long eye lashes, her Tata’s nose and adorable chubby cheeks. Before she was even born, Brielle got to enjoy the constant comfort of her twin sister, Ariella, as well as the adoring attentions from her parents and siblings in the form of singing, patting, rubbing and ‘I love you’s. It wasn’t long after her birth that she was dubbed the little Warrior Princess because of the bravery and tolerance that seemed to emanate from her in the face of so many difficult medical procedures. But she also experienced the hugs and kisses from her siblings, long cuddles with her Mama and Tata, and close contact with her twin sister at every opportunity. Brielle touched the hearts of many with her brave struggle, and losing her has reminded us all of this precious gift we have been given , these few sweet breaths we call life. Our baby girl, our little Warrior Princess was called to the Lord on March 29th. She will be forever loved and greatly missed by her twin sister, her 1-year-old sister, Leelah and her 3-year-old brother, Amare, her mother and father and all her loving grandparents and great grand-parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Donations in Brielle’s name can be made to the family at https://www.paypal.me/mammadre2267. For a Parent on the Death of a Child No one knows the wonder Your child awoke in you, Your heart a perfect cradle To hold its presence. Inside and outside became one As new waves of love Kept surprising your soul. Now you sit bereft Inside a nightmare, Your eyes numbed By the sight of a grave No parent should ever see. You will wear this absence Like a secret locket, Always wondering why Such a new soul Was taken home so soon. Let the silent tears flow And when your eyes clear Perhaps you will glimpse How your eternal child Has become the unseen angel Who parents your heart And persuades the moon To send new gifts ashore. ~ John O’Donohue ~

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Brielle Marie Vela

December 14, 2018 - March 19, 2019