Angel Chase and his Mommy's Sign

This Story is in honor of our little boy, Chase Thomas Connelly.  He was born and passed away on October 22, 2004 at 4:12 p.m.  He weighed only 4 ounces and was only 7 inches long.  He was diagnosed with Tri-somy 18. 

I am fortunate to have a wonderful support system.  My husband, Scott, has been an incredible rock and compassionate and sensitive soul during this devastating experience.  My Mother, Carol, has been there to take my late night sobbing phone calls.  Scott’s family and our friends have offered their love, support and prayers throughout.  

I owe a special thanks to my sister-in-law, Debbie Connelly, who lost her little boy, Brian Grant Connelly.  Brian was born still at 35 weeks.  She has reached out to us, opened her heart and shared her grief so that we may better cope with our own grief.  On Christmas Eve, 2004, she lent me two books that had been given to her.  One in particular, entitled “Mommy, Please Don’t Cry” touched me dearly.  She also gave me a little ornament of an angel holding a footprint.  The combination of reading “Mommy, Please Don’t Cry”, the little angel with the footprint, and my deep need to honor our little Angel Baby, Chase, provided my inspiration for the story that follows. 

This is a color illustrated book.