The 2nd Pierce Allan Helms Memorial

This years event was such a blessing. For the Soccer tournament asspect...Brandon Soccer League had over 107 teams come to play. "Saving Little Hearts one kick at a time." That is exactly what they were doing. Helping make a difference in memory of Pierce. At the dinner we had Dr. Salizar speak and many other heart families give their testimony. SOOOO many silent auction items were donated this year. It was so wonderful going out to my mail box and having so many packages from people outside of Mississippi wanting to make a difference for our Childrens hospital. At the time when Pierce was born, there was not a doctor in the state of Mississippi that could help Pierce, so flying to DC and Little Rock was all that we could do and it was so hard being away from home, my other children and Support. Now after Pierces journey we have Doctors in Mississippi and a wonderful heart program. I often wonder what if they had been here just six months sooner. But as any grieven mother, I think that is normal to wonder "what if." I do know that Pierce helped make a difference and continues to. All the proceeds raised from the tournament and dinner goes to Batson's Cardiology Dept.

My how time has gone by.

I was riding in the car today with my daughter. We heard the song "Streets of Heaven" by Shriee Austin. It brought back so many memories of Pierce and my journey. I can remember all of those bed side night tug a war with God. Thinking back of Pierce fighting for his life. That was such a heard journey to see your new born baby going through so much and still not ever able to hold them and comfort them. I had started writing a book of my journey with Pierce. I had stoped because for me to think so deep and back and put myself in that place again always would leave me in tears. I would cry and cry thinking of what he went through and what I went through. I have decided this summer after I graduate. I am going to finish that book. I have always shared Pierces journey to promote awarness, but his journey was much more then awarness. God made so many miricals happen. So many things that Gods glory needs to shine through his story. Also to help encourage many other heart families that come along. I never lost my faith but I did become weak. I never once gave up on God through my journey, nor did I get angry at God. I hope that when I finish this book that it will bless the heart world community and parents of heart children and bring them closer to God. My little Pierce lost his battle to CHD at three months old. But in those short three months his journey blessed me in more words can explaine. It was be a shame to not share it with others. So that they can learn to train their eyes to see Gods glory during hard time.