Chapter 10

Paintballin

Taylin was released from the hospital, and Mark drove them both home as Taylin was worn out and not feeling good. After arriving at the house, Mark helped Taylin out while Ted grabbed their bags as Taylin had spent four days in the hospital recovering from the C-Section. Thankfully the infection was almost gone and they were both very thankful that it hadn't spread to her blood stream. While they were still in the hospital they were talking with family and friends when trying to come up with a name for the baby who had passed. The names that were tossed out were, Justin, Cayden, Chase, and a few others. All of the names that had been given were ones that Taylin and Mark liked if they were to have another baby boy. Cayden Theodore was the name that was given to their son who had run his race on this earth and was now walking up in heaven with not only Jesus but also Grandpa DiBiase.

After getting Taylin settled in bed Mark pressed a kiss to her forehead and walked down to help Ted unload his truck. "Thanks for the help." Mark stated and just broke down.

Ted pulled Mark in for a hug and just held him as he cried over the loss of the baby. The entire family was in shock, both Elaine and Melanie started cooking some easy dinners for Mark to pop in just for supper. Some of the ladies from the church did the same as well. The Jindrak family had food coming out of their ears for the moment. Mark sat down on the front steps of his home and wiped his eyes. "Thanks Ted."

"Not a problem Mark. I know it will be hard for awhile but know this now he is in heaven with our dad his Grandpa DiBiase and is being taken care of. So you know I am taking a few weeks off and I will be around so if you need anything please call me." Ted stated "How about we head up and you can rest as well. I know that Mom and Elaine are working on things for the funeral. It wont be easy for any of us especially you and Tay but will all your family and friends we will pull through it."

"Thanks and you are right. When did you get so wise?" Mark asked as they walked into the house.

"I think it happened more when dad passed he has always been telling me that no matter what you have to trust in Jesus Mark." Ted stated "Mom said the same thing the other day."

"She has a point. I knew your dad for years Ted and I have to say I always looked up to him respected him and knew he always knew what he was talking about. I learned a lot from your dad." Mark stated

"My dad the teacher." Ted stated. "Go be with Tay, I am going crash on the couch then Brett is coming over to take my place. Kasey wants to go and have dinner tonight so I said that I would take her out."

"Thanks again man." Mark stated and stood and joined Taylin in the bedroom. Taylin was just laying back down in bed when Mark walked in. "Hey sweetie"

"Hey Mark" Taylin said Mark pulled her into his arms and held her close. "I am in a lot of pain."

"That isn't good. Have you taken anything yet?" Mark asked "I love you Tay."

"I love you too and no I haven't I got up to use the bathroom then look for my meds. Do you know where they are?" Taylin asked

"Yes let me go and get them they are in your bag. I had Ted fill them while you were being checked over by Dr Gentry this morning." Mark said

"That was a good idea." Taylin stated Mark helped Taylin get settled back in bed and soon he was joining her in bed and held her in his arms.

Over next few days every came spending time with Mark and Taylin they were both surprise how many superstars and diva's came to pay their repsects. Vince and Linda told Mark and Taylin that everything was taken care of as well. It was now the day of the funeral. Taylin was having a hard time getting around as she couldn't find anything to wear or fit her. Krista and Hailey were able to go through their closests and find something for Taylin to wear. Taylin was very thankful to have such wonderful family and friends. Hailey hugged Taylin close as she was sad for her best friend and prayed she and Randy never had to go through what Taylin and Mark were. Krista didn't want to upset Taylin at all but she felt bad that she and John were constantly around them and had planned to head back to Tampa to deliver the baby there.

"Kris are you and John still heading out in a few days?" Hailey asked as the two walked down the stairs.

"We are. I don't want Taylin upset anymore right now and we are going to deliver in Tampa. Are you and Randy going to stay in Clinton or head to St Louis?" Krista asked. What Krista didn't know is that Taylin had heard everything and couldn't believe it. Yes she was upset about losing her own son but that didn't mean she didn't want to be apart of Krista's pregnancy or Hailey's for that matter.

"Kris, Hailey can I talk to the two of you for a minute please?" Taylin asked

"Sure sweetie" Krista answered as she and Hailey walked into the den where Taylin had walked into. "What is wrong Tay?"

"Please tell me you and John's aren't headed to Tamap to have the baby? I want you to stay here so I can be apart of it and be there when my nephew makes his way into the world. Just because we lost our son doesn't mean you need to leave and not be here. I love the two of you so much please stay." Taylin stated.

"We just didn't want to upset you honey. Of course we will stay. I love you too. I just didn't want to upset you even futher." Krista said then hugged Taylin who hugged her sister tight.

"Please tell me you and Randy aren't leaving as well. I want you guys here as well." Taylin said

"Don't worry, we are too close to delivery to go anywhere. I love you too Tay, if you need anything please let me know you are like family, both of you." Hailey stated

Mark heard all of this, he knew that John and Krista were thinking about heading back to Tampa for when the baby was born but knew that once Taylin found out she would talk her sister out of it. Mark stood in the doorway of the den just watching Taylin he was so proud of her she was one of the strongest people he knew, from her faith, her family and just herself. Krista spotted Mark and she and Hailey walked into the other room and it was soon time to leave for the cemetery where they were laying the baby to rest. Mark just held Taylin the entire time as they both shed tears as did everyone else. Ted when he was looking at poems to read at the passing of his dad had found a poem that was perfect for losing a baby and showed it to both Mark and Taylin after they had come home and he was going to try his hardest to read it at the service but didn't know if he could but he found the strength and pushed through the tears as he read Many Times

Many times, it seems we don't understand

The intricate details of God's Master Plan.

Just why our lives are filled with things

Like uncertainty, surprises, grief and pain.

But God looks at life different than we

You see, His goal is eternal life for all who believe.

And to achieve His desire, He uses each one

of us, His children, 'til our work on earth is done.

Some it takes year's to achieve their part

of bringing God's children home to His heart.

Others it takes only a second or two,

to fulfill the purpose God's Plan has them do.

All our lives on earth amount to a second my friend

When compared to eternal life with Jesus in Heaven.

So to you Cayden Theodore, your race has been run.

You've fulfilled God's purpose for your life little one.

You've sparked the Holy Spirit to arise in us all,

To open our hearts to God's heavenly call.

And if we truly believe that for us Christ paid it all,

we'll see you again when to us God gives the call

We'll join you my child, in Jesus' arms for a millennium or two

And hear you say – I've been waiting for you.

I want to thank everyone who had read this story and given a good or bad reivew. I also want everyone who has lost someone whether it was a baby or a adult I want to say I do understand your pain. I have been there myself. Many Times was written by my dad for when my niece Ayna was still born, I still can't believe that she passed four years ago almost five. I know she was put here on this earth if even for a few minutes she completed what she was sent here to do. I know she is up in heaven watching down on us along with everyone else I have lost in my life as well.

Kinley Orton