Anthony Simmons Jr. (2007

This memorial website was created in the beloved memory of our son, Anthony Cubella Simmons Jr. Our Lil' Ant went straight to Heaven from his Mama's womb on Sunday, June 3rd, 2007. We will remember him forever. We will miss him every minute of every day. We will love him forever...and always!

We love you and miss you so much!
Can't wait to see you in Heaven!
Hold out your hand...CATCH!!...
bundles of hugs & kisses coming your way!

The morning of June 3rd, we went to the hospital to give birth to our healthy, baby boy. Anthony's due date was June 10th...we were ready! We were so excited to finally meet our son. We had great plans for his future... hopes and dreams for his life, and many wonders of who he would be. When we arrived at the hospital, we were not prepared...In one single moment, without the slightest warning...Our hopes and dreams were shattered......"We were going to have a baby, but we had an Angel instead"....That evening, I gave birth to my son and I gave Heaven a precious Angel, made with lots of love!

Anthony Jr. came into this world on a rainy, summer Sunday, at 8:28p.m. Just our lil' man...he weighed 6lbs. 2oz....and was 19 1/2 inches of pure beauty! Lil' Ant had thick black hair, chubby little fingers, big feet, and the most perfectly soft skin. He had Mommy's chubby cheeks and big pouty lips! He had Daddy's hairline, exactly!! and most definitely, daddy's nose! Anthony was absolutely beautiful! He was perfect in every way......exactly the way we dreamed he would be. The silence in the delivery room was a knife through my heart...all I wanted was to hear my baby cry...I would have given anything...I begged. He was so peaceful, a sleeping baby...I thought if I waited he would open his eyes and cry....it still hurts so bad that he never did.

We are not sure why God took our precious baby from us. The doctor said it was a "cord accident"...I've heard some people say, it's God's plan...the only thing I know...We made a real Angel, with all of our love. One who is so precious, he can only be felt in our hearts. I think Anthony Jr. was too perfect and too beautiful for earth. He was wanted here, but made for Heaven. Anthony Jr. will forever be loved, and missed dearly by his Mommy and Daddy; big sister, Desiree; big brother, Elias; and many family and friends...who never got a chance to know him. How would our lives be different, if he was here today? What will life be like tomorrow, without him?

My son, Anthony Jr. is a very special and important part of me. He was here, He is real! He lived his life for 39 wonderful weeks. My son, lived his life and also found his death, inside of me. This is the only place Lil' Ant ever knew, and this is where he will stay. I will keep him alive inside of me forever...always, in my heart and soul! Mommy loves you baby boy!

Angel Cord

We are connected, my child and I,
by an invisible cord, not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord, that connects us 'til birth.
This cord can't be seen by anyone on earth.
This cord does it's work right from the start.
It binds us together attached to my heart.
I know that it's there, though no one can see,
the invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord is hard to describe,
it can't be destroyed, it can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord man could create.
It withstands the test and can hold any weight.
Though you are gone and not here with me,
The cord is still there but no one can see.
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore.
But this cord is my lifeline as never before.
I am thankful that God connects us this way.
A mother and child, nothing can take it away.

-author unknown-

A Message of Hope...

from Anthony's mommy!

Our Angel, Anthony Jr. is sleeping peacefully. He has a beautiful cradle up in the sky! He is happy and he is free! Our little Ant will never feel the pain and sorrow of this world. He is surrounded by peace and love. Anthony is in the care of Angels, they will do him no harm. He went Home...We placed him in God's hands. Anthony was given a pair of the tiniest wings. He quickly learned how to fly! He is soaring through the sky all around us. He is the cool breeze on a hot summer day! The warmth of a ray of sunshine! If we talk to him and believe in him, he will show us his blessings. Open your heart to him...He will fill you with his love. When you are feeling sad and lonely, remember he is always there. Maybe he will send you Butterfly kisses to brighten your day. Maybe he sent for you the little blue bird flying by. Or, he could have made for you, your very own cloud in the sky! If you listen carefully, with all of your heart...you will hear his sweet Angel whispers. Anthony will ask you not to weep for him anymore. He will wipe away the tears from your loving eyes. He will tell you he misses you, too. He promises, we will all be together again. Anthony will be waiting for us in Heaven. He will welcome us with a smile and a hug...all of those things we've been wanting and missing for so long! Anthony is listening to all of our prayers. He gives us his blessings every minute of everyday! When you need him most, and you think he is not there...close your eyes and just believe! We cannot always see him or feel him, but he is always right there! He will always fly ahead of us to guide us and keep us safe!

In the U.S. October 15th, is National
Pregnancy and Infant Loss remembrance day! Please take a moment to remember and send love to all of our Angel babies in Heaven! At 7 pm, no matter what time zone, light a candle, and take part in the
"Wave of Light" in remembrance of all babies gone way too soon. Please...don't let them be forgotten...

Thank you for stopping by to honor our son. Please consider lighting a candle in Anthony's memory before you go.

Or, you could add something to the section for tributes and condolences. Anything you could do to help us keep Anthony's memory alive will be greatly appreciated. We would love to know that you were here! God Bless everyone and thank you for your thoughts and prayers!