At the end of January when we first announced Noah was going to another family I didn't expect anyone to understand. I fully expected people to respond harshly and critically to the idea of letting our little boy go, but instead we were met with absolute compassion, understanding and condolences. Everyone knew that little boy … Continue reading Healing
We are so grateful for the many people and groups who helped and supported us throughout Noah's life. We thought it would be fantastic to let people know how they can help these groups continue helping other kids and their families. Rather than having any donations made to our family we would LOVE to have … Continue reading Paying it Forward
Sweet little Noah passed away on March 9th at 7 months old, five weeks after leaving our family. We are heartbroken and devastated but we have complete faith that all who love him, including our family and his sweet birth family, will get to see and be with him again someday. We have felt him … Continue reading Noah’s Passing
(Knowing when to let go: pt. 1) The next morning I called our caseworker. I could hardly choke the words out... "...We've decided it's best for him to go to another couple." She said okay and that she would contact all the right people right away. I said we would let his birth family know … Continue reading Knowing when to let go: pt. 2
Personal journal entry from October 1st, 2013. (Third day home from the NICU): "Noah's heart rate dropped tonight and he started wretching and vomiting. He was struggling to breathe and I told Daniel if it didn't stop we'd have to call 911. It was horribly scary and I was worried this was an indication of … Continue reading Knowing when to let go: pt. 1
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