After an afternoon with his adoring parents and grandparents, Kuylen Stafford lost his brave struggle. We are heart broken but remain thankful for the short time we had together. Father Jack came to baptize him and we were finally able to hold him in his last moments - see that he looked exactly like Brent, hold his tiny hand and touch his tiny swollen feet, kiss his little forehead and tell him how much we love him and how proud we are to be his parents. We got to focus on just him and we are so incredibly thankful for that peace.
All of his uncles and his one very special Auntie Zoo got to meet him and see how incredible he was. I can't believe how tiny, beautiful and powerful his stay with us has been. We will always think of him, miss him and know that he is so happy to be at peace now.
Brent always smiles when I call him my little jelly bean - so sweet and so loved. Of course our gratitude continues for all of the prayers and support - still much needed for Mary Louise and David Oliver - with one more angelic protector on their side.
Love to all, Heather
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There are no words to express my sorrow to you! Just know I am praying for you!!!
ReplyDeletehow beautiful that kuylen got to spend his last moments on this earth in the arms of those who love him so! and how beautiful that you parents finally got to hold your littlest miracle. i know that you are grateful for his baptism and comforted to have family around you.
ReplyDeleteyou have my very deepest sympathy
heather harper
Heather and Brent,
ReplyDeleteHeather, this is your cousin Joanna from Colorado. I have been following the blog after Jane sent it to us and I am so sorry about your news today. I know that Kuylen is at peace and how great that you finally got to hold him.
Please know that my family and I are thinking of you and praying for strength for the babies.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had that time together. It made me smile to think of you kissing his little feet. I'm sorry your time wasn't longer.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to here the news about sweet little Kuylen. From your stories I can tell he was such a little fighter. We will continue to pray for you both during this terribly difficult time. We will continue to pray for Mary and David to fight and be strong. Kuylen has impacted so many people during his time here. He was so strong and determined. He will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family at this very difficult time...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Praying for him and you and your other sweet babies.
ReplyDeleteHeather... I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for each precious little baby and for you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I hope he continues to watch over and protect his brother and sister.
ReplyDeleteH- I continue to be so amazed at your strength throughout all of this. You are so amazing, and I consider myself so very blessed to be a small part of your life.
ReplyDeleteI am continually praying for you, Brent, your family, Mary Louise, and David.
Kuylen- what a hero.
Love you.
I know you will treasure those last moments with him forever. I am so sorry that he is gone as I post this comment in tears, but just know that Kuylen has had an immense impact on all that have been following this blog (and many others that we shared his story with). He was so strong and defeated the odds, allowing you to get to know what a great son you produced! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for being such awesome, strong parents and continuing to let us hear your story. You and Brent are among the bravest people I know and deserve the best in life! I will be praying and thinking of you constantly, in hopes that Mary and David will be able to come home with you!
Love, Hannah
Sweet, loving prayers for your Kuylen. Big warm hugs to you both, Brent and Heather - as you continue your journey with Mary Louise and David Oliver.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't read far enough back on your blog to know. You will forever have a sweet angel Kuylen. Many hugs and love to you guys. You are an amazing mother.
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