handsome karson- age 2. our last photoshoot before he was unable to come off his bi-pap (breathing machine)
karson's funeral 1/18
our sweet little buddy karson returned to live with our heavenly father last thursday after a tough battle with spinal muscular atrophy type one. we loved every second if the 2 years and 8 months we spent with this guy and will miss him every second we're apart from him. however, i have no doubt that karson is free- no doubt running, jumping and breathing DEEP. and for that, i am happy, thankful, and at peace.
karson's parents are some of our very best friends (really, FAMILY) so this has obviously been a very emotional and busy week, preparing for his beautiful funeral and saying our last goodbyes to this very special little man. i have a million things i want and NEED to say about karson. mostly about his life, but also some very sweet things about his passing. right now it's just a little too fresh and i want some time to think about what i'd like to say.
i just wanted to check in and say sorry if you've tried to get a hold of me this week and i've not returned your call or e-mail, everything has kinda been on hold.
and also, can i ask of you just one small favor?
PRAY.
please say a few extra prayers for our dear friends Darren, Jody and Hadley that they can have peace during this time. because no matter how much you know that it was his time and that he's where he should be, losing your two year old son and brother is something i can't even fathom. if my own heart is broken, how must they feel?
Thank you.
Karson's blog HERE.
Obituary HERE.
My previous posts about our buddy HERE and HERE.
jess... I'm so sorry to hear this.... lots of prayers for his family! I am so glad they have these wonderful photos of him. What a tough thing to go through. I know of an "angel" blog group that really supports each other. If you think she would be interested in having other moms who know what she's going through call me and I'll give you some emails.. xo
ReplyDeleteso sorry jessica! my heart is aching for his family! as I lost my daughter, it's a process that is unexplainable. i am praying that they can find comfort and peace.
ReplyDeletemay god bless them!
Oh bless their hearts! My best friend (also like family!) have a medically fragile child who will most likely not live much longer and I understand what it's like to stand by and watch the parents grieve through the process. My prayers will also include you and your family, that you may continue to find the needed strength to lend comfort to your friends and be there for them in whatever capacity they require. My condolences to all and may God work his majesty through you all.
ReplyDeletemy cousin died of spinal muscular atrophy. she only lived for 8 months though. it was a very sad time for my aunt and uncle.
ReplyDeletebut they have since had 5 more perfectly healthy children. can you believe that?
i am so sorry for your friends. we'll keep them in our prayers!