You Are Loved
I was listening to 94.9 KLTY – Your Life. Inspired this morning. The song “You are Loved” by Stars Go Dim came on and was a great reminder. We are all “fearfully and wonderfully made” and loved by a God who created the heavens and the earth. No matter what you are going through… sometimes we just need to […]
From the Heart of a Grieving Mother
The depths of despair, loss, and heartache that come with losing a child are hard to explain in words. It’s like a part of your body and soul is missing and can never be replaced. Your heart, so full of love for this child, has a hole the size and shape of your child that […]
A Letter from Andrew’s Parents
Dear friends and family, There are no words to adequately express the emotions we have experienced over the past six months. There have been moments of joyful praise mixed with times of great sadness and disappointment. We knew from the beginning we were not equipped to handle such a journey and that our strength would […]
Memorial Service
Although this was an extremely difficult day, I am happy we were able to honor Andrew’s life with family and friends in such a beautiful way. All my amazing women helped me last night to get the programs and gifts ready, pick out photos, create a shadow box of memories from the past week and […]
A Candlelight Vigil
My beloved friend, Karen Wollman, set up an Online Candlelight Vigil for Andrew. We have people from all of the world who have been praying for our sweet little boy and will not be able to join us in person for the memorial service. Please join us to celebrate the life of our child and honor […]
The Best and Worst Week – Day 5 – The End is Near
Day 5 – July 14, 2017 Stacey and my in-laws left bright and early to make the 7 hour drive back to Mississippi. The kids were on their way to Arizona with my sister and her family. And, Peter stayed home last night. It is just me. I got up early enough to get to […]
The Best and Worst Week – Day 4 – Unexpected Surgery
Day 4 – July 13, 2017 We met with the doctor mid-morning. She says that Andrew is still very stable for a 27-week old preemie. His pH and CO2 are still exactly where they need to be. His platelet count is good which means that we do not need to do another blood transfusion. One […]
The Best and Worst Week – Day 3 – A Roller Coaster Ride
Day 3 – July 12, 2017 My early morning prayer today, as I heard the other newborn babies crying on the mother-baby floor and laid in my bed wondering how this would all turn out for our family, was: “Father, into your hands I commit myself and our precious baby Andrew at this moment. You […]
The Best and Worst Week – Day 2 – A Positive Report
Day 2 – July 11, 2017 We received more positive news this morning. Andrew’s numbers are very slowly coming up. His pH is at a 7.16. The metabolic acidosis is still an issue. His medical angels weened him way down on the ventilator. At some point he did not like that and they had to […]
The Best and Worst Week – Day 1 – Andrew is Born
Day 1 – July 10, 2017 Our sweet baby boy, Andrew James Chase, was born today at 1:49 pm weighing 1 lb. 12 oz. and measuring 12.5 inches long. He is beautiful with perfectly pink skin. I am amazed at how very small he is. I was able to get a brief look at his […]