Laid Waste

  • September 24, 2007 – 7:59 am
  • Posted in Grief

On September 7, my son was both born and died.  I am laid waste by grief.  He was a beautiful baby boy.  We spent six days with him. We held him, cried over him, dedicated him to God, bathed him and shared him with family and friends.  So we go back east to do a service and bury our son in the DC area.

Below is the obituary published both in the Vancouver Sun and the Washington Post.

HERNANDEZ, Julio Angel Ajaj is greatly missed by his parents Julio Cesar and Lisa Hernandez; grandparents Julio and Dina Hernandez and Esper and Jean Ajaj. On September 7, 2007, Julio Angelito was born a beautiful baby that blessed our lives richly. We love him dearly and deeply grieve his absence. In his short life he was a source of healing. We can’t wait to see you again in heaven, Angelito. Love your family.

Julio Angel

9 Comments

    • Ruth Norris
    • Posted September 24, 2007 at 4:40 pm
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    He is beautiful indeed.

  2. julio- chris and i heard about what happened through josh & jenny… and our neighbor tai shared about the beautiful memorial service. we are grieving with you, asking why, and praying for god’s comfort and peace for your family.

    • Lee
    • Posted September 25, 2007 at 6:07 am
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    Angelito is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. The unique features that contribute to his character, including his striking dark hair, beautiful eyebrows, triangles of lines on his feet, and chubby earlobes are etched upon my heart. Sage and I grieve his absence along with you and your family.

  4. He emanates peace.

  5. Oh Julio, a blog comment is not enough. This is heartbreaking. We are thinking of you.

    michelle and michael

  6. Julio & Lisa — I don’t know what to say. This is so tragic & devestating. My heart and prayers continue to be with you guys as you continue to walk the road ahead.

    All my love in Christ,
    Billy

    • Tai
    • Posted October 2, 2007 at 4:53 am
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    My dear brother…thinking of, praying for and grieving with you. Little Julito was beautiful indeed…

    • Amaris
    • Posted October 22, 2007 at 11:13 pm
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    Julio,

    Lo siento tanto, hermano. Le ruego a Dios que les de su paz y consuelo durante este tiempo. Que puedan reconocer la presencia de Cristo con ustedes en su sufrimiento. Las palabras me fallan…mi corazon y oracion esta con ustedes en su luto.

    Amaris

    • Anne Rolls
    • Posted October 31, 2007 at 3:49 pm
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    Lisa, I am weeping…absolutely without words…he was so beautiful. Love you so much, as we all do here at Barrie…
    Anne Rolls

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