About 3 hours ago, Aaron passed away. After speaking with his doctors earlier in the last few weeks, we decided that if at any point they were no longer supporting Aaron's life, but instead preventing him from dying, that we didn't want him to suffer any longer.
We reached that point this morning. Aaron had been struggling for life from Day One, and after surgery, and several weeks of fighting, Aaron ran out of strength. He fought hard, but the strain of surgery just proved to be too much for him.
I'm sure I'll feel up to posting more information later. I just don't seem to have any energy left in me for relating this at the moment. But I did feel it was important to share this information with all of you who have been keeping tabs on us. Thank you for your concern, your prayers, and your well-wishes during this difficult time.
We love you.
P.S.: I'd like to leave you with the following lyrics that popped into my head while we held Aaron as he passed away. They are from Jimmy Eat World's Hear You Me.
May angels lead you in
Hear you me, my friends
On sleepless roads, the sleepless go
May angels lead you in
[...]
And if you were with me tonight
I'd sing for you just one more time
A song for a heart so big
God wouldn't let it live
We reached that point this morning. Aaron had been struggling for life from Day One, and after surgery, and several weeks of fighting, Aaron ran out of strength. He fought hard, but the strain of surgery just proved to be too much for him.
I'm sure I'll feel up to posting more information later. I just don't seem to have any energy left in me for relating this at the moment. But I did feel it was important to share this information with all of you who have been keeping tabs on us. Thank you for your concern, your prayers, and your well-wishes during this difficult time.
We love you.
P.S.: I'd like to leave you with the following lyrics that popped into my head while we held Aaron as he passed away. They are from Jimmy Eat World's Hear You Me.
May angels lead you in
Hear you me, my friends
On sleepless roads, the sleepless go
May angels lead you in
[...]
And if you were with me tonight
I'd sing for you just one more time
A song for a heart so big
God wouldn't let it live
Comments
Shanna
Tiffany
I am so sorry for your loss. Your story touched many. I just "lurk" on Dotty's and have been following you closely and have been praying.
I have experienced loss and know it is tough. Cherish the memories you have of him.
You will continue to be in my prayers.
Becca Bell (dwlz)
Lots of hugs,
Laura (from DWLZ)
(louislinus on DWLZ)
Love to both,
Di
Marcie (DWLZ)
My heart is breaking for both of you as well as your families. Please know that many prayers are being lifted up for you. God bless you both.
carrieincanada
Monica
(Britton)
(((HUGS)))
Nikki (biloxiblu)
Much love and healing vibes for both of you, and everyone in your family.
Kathy & Jay Ruth
Love you all and still praying!
Johanna, Phill, Lydia and Melissa
Many hugs and prayers going out to you and your family.
emily (mle) and family
I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you through this time, and that you will know how very many people love and care for you. You have shown wonderful courage, and Aaron was fortunate to have two such loving and devoted parents who loved him and each other so much.
Love from "Aunt" Pat Burdette
May you all find Him in this difficult time. Our pryers continue.
AM & BM
We will forever love you. Not only have you touched so many lives. You have lived the life that only few will ever know... the NICU. Yes, you have done many things I have done, I know your pain. And my Mommy knew a lot of your Mommy's pain. I only wished you did copy me. I miss you! And my Mommy misses you too!
Love always,
Skylin "The baby girl in the NICU"
With love and sympathy,
Jeff and Heather (Heather in Oregon) Eberlin
E
I just don't know what else to say so I'll say no more
~HUGS~ and prayers for you all
~Nadalie
(DEMIgirlie/DWLZ)
~Payton
(Nadalie's daughter)
Love,
Sara, Craig and Morgan
nazila
I sit here with tears streaming down my face as I think of all the love that has poured out of you and all of us for such a tiny little baby, a gift from God who has touched us all. Whenever I had a moment in my day I would say a little prayer for baby Aaron and recently the prayer has been, "Please take good care of little baby Aaron"- not realizing that my prayer would be answered, but not in the way I had hoped.
But surely he is being well taken care of tonight.
Now my prayers will be for the two of you and for all of us who were touched by such a tiny little life. Love you so much.
Aunt Dorie, Uncle Pat, and Kids
Mel (sudsygirl from DWLZ)
Love - Carol
The Baughman Family
Love, Kim & Ed Molesky (friends of Vicki and Jack)
Amy (Tappahannock, VA)
I wanted to just say how sorry I am for your loss and to remind you that God's grace and love is all around. He always has a plan, no matter how hard it is to see. I love you both.
Kirstin
I am so so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and love are with you both!
Tara
(marriedladytara from dwlz)