Infant Joseph Orman died when mother died. He was due to be born in late December or early January.

Jamie Orman was in the final stages of a pregnancy, expecting her fourth child and first with John Lawrence. The child was a boy, and the couple planned to name him Joseph Daniel Lawrence. "He passed away when she did.

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Poem for a mother:

I thought of you and closed my eyes and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother and I know I heard Him Say...
I just had a baby, this I know is true, but God can you be a mother when
your baby is not with you?
Yes, you can He replied, with confidence in His voice.
I give many women babies when they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime, and others for a day.
And some I send to fill your womb, but there's no need to stay.
I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here.
He took a deep breath, cleared His throat and then I saw His tears...
I wish I could show you what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile with other children and hear him say...
"I went to earth to learn a lesson of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me oh so much I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a mommy who has so much love for me.
I learned my lessons very quickly, my mommy set me free.
I miss my mommy so very much, and I visit her every day.
When she goes to sleep at night, on her pillow is where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek and I whisper in her ear,
"Mommy don't be sad, I'm your baby and I am here."
So, you see my dear sweet one, your baby is not sad nor blue.
Your baby is here in My Home, and at Heaven's Gate he will wait for you.
So now you see what makes a mother, it's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of right from the start.
Though some on earth may not realize
you are a mother until their time is done,
they'll be up here with Me one day
and know you were the best one!