The Love of Baby Zai. Supporting Joli and Jose

Zai,

O precious, tiny, sweet little one

You will always be to me.

So perfect, pure, and innocent

Just as you were meant to be.

We dreamed of you and of your life

And all that it would be.

We waited and longed for you to come.

And join our family.

We never had the chance to play,

To laugh, to rock, to wiggle.

We long to hold you, touch you now

And listen to you giggle.

I’ll always be your mother,

He’ll always be your dad.

You will always be our child,

The child that we had.

But now you’re gone…but yet you’re here

We’ll sense you everywhere.

You are our sorrow and our joy,

There’s love in every tear.

Just know our love goes deep and strong

We’ll forget you never

The child we had, but never had

And yet will have forever!

Love in Every Tear, Author unknown

 

 

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to share with you the passing of Zai Mael Rosa-Giuliano. Son of Joli Maria Giuliano and Jose Antonio Rosa.

 

Joli and Jose anxiously awaited the birth of their son. In previous months, they took time to share their joy with family and friends. We celebrated in the announcement. I couldn’t believe my Jo (my niece) was going to be a mommy, however I never doubted the mommy she’d be. Joli has always had strong maternal instincts. She has always had the ability to gain the affection of children with such ease. She is loving, doting, fun, patient, and my goodness, strong, so strong. We shared in the gender reveal. Much to her surprise, a boy. She quickly accepted she would be a boy mom. The baby shower. Family and friends gathered to celebrate and spoil the expecting parents. Baby glow? Baby glow is an understatement. She was stunning. I don’t think she stopped smiling that day and she carried so well, her perfectly round belly. Then everything in between. Experiencing all the normal feels-The kicks, the doctor appointments, the cravings, pregnancy brain, swollen ankles, heartburn, the preparing, sleepless nights. They anxiously awaited. We all anxiously awaited.

 

With just days from their expected due date, they were given devastating news. Baby Zai did not have a heartbeat. Joli would have to go on to deliver her baby and she did in the presence of her greatest support. Jose and his mom, Leanne (her mom) and Scott (her step dad). She did wonderfully. She delivered a beautiful baby boy. Weighing 7.23 pounds and twenty inches long. His beautiful complexion similar to his dads, a button nose and beautiful red puckered lips. Joli, Jose and the family spent valuable time with him in the hours to follow. I was able to spend time with Joli and Jose after being discharged from the hospital. In the short time I was there, I witnessed strong love between Joli and Jose. I witnessed incredible strength. I witnessed a man comforting the mother of his child and keeping his composure to spare her more grief. this is both their loss, but I couldn’t help but feel comforted. Jose would surely take care of our Jo.

 

 

Loss is sudden and unexpected and often we search to explain the why. Id like to imagine Zai had a greater need in the presence of his passed loved ones. I’d like to imagine his grandpa Sal greeted him at the gates and will carry him on his shoulder to show him the ropes. His great grandmothers will heavily dote on him and share the stories of his mother. He will look down upon his mom and dad and be present in their time of need and with all their future endeavors.

 

A small service will be had.

Funeral services will be held at Vertuccio and Smith on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 1-315pm

773 Broadway, Revere, Ma

Family and friends are welcome.

 

As Joli and Jose navigate through this, I ask that you consider donating towards their expenses. Please offer them support and please leave any thoughtful messages in their time of need.

 

Zai,

So go and run free

So go and run free with the angels

Dance around the golden clouds

For the lord has chosen you to be with him

And we should feel nothing but proud

Although he has taken you from us

And our pain a lifetime will last

Your memory will never escape us

But make us glad for the time we did have

Your face will always be hidden

Deep inside our hearts

Each precious moment you gave us

Shall never, ever depart

So go and run free with the angels

As they sing so tenderly

And please be sure to tell them

To take good care of you