Before I got pregnant, and while we were trying, I found a website called "The Two Week Wait". I would chat with other women, like me who were trying to concieve. Then, when you get pregnant, you move over to the "pregnancy boards" and they group you into your "due date month". Well, I was obviously an April mommy, and there I found friends, and support thru my whole pregnancy. They were really there for me when we found out that Kaden had CDH, and always had plenty of prayers and kind words for Craig & I. I haven't really gone to the board for about a week, until today and one of my friends, Sarah, set up a link for the girls to be able to make a donation on-line that will go to the Nayeli Faith Foundation. Here is the link:
http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-04-22.9076975617/
Craig and I continue to be so touched and in awe of the support we have gotten from all our friends and family as well as complete strangers. We are beginning to realize what Kaden's purpose was--we know he has touched so many of you and brought awareness to CDH. Craig and I are committed to raising awareness so that research can be done and more babies born with CDH will go home with their families where they belong.
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Remembering Uncle Frank
3 months ago
Kaden has definately touched me and I will always think of him when I think of my Maxton. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe love you! :)
ReplyDeleteyou know we love you all and just wish there was more that we could do! you guys are in our hearts and in our prayers!!! kaden did touch LOTS of lives!
ReplyDeleteI am a member of the June 09 TWW. In Feb. 08, after long and heartwrenching soul searching, we ended a much wanted pregnancy with a baby girl who was diagnosed with a rightsided CDH. It was a devastating time on our lives and I still wonder if we did the right thing, or could she have been one of the miracles. I have been following your blog since Kaden was diagnosed, and have been praying that he would be a miracle boy. Seeing the pain that you have gone through, loving and seeing and touching your Kaden, and feeling so helpless, I could not imagine that pain. I am sorry for your horrific loss, and for all parents out there who have lost a baby to CDH, or anything else for that matter.
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Aileen
I am amazed by the strength you show. I've been blogging for a few weeks now, since I found out my baby is going to have to fight this CDH. Funny, I make excuses that we're not strong and simply have no choice but to deal with this...how wrong of me...your strength is totally inspirational. My prayers are with you and your family. Kaden touched many a stranger and I know that I felt a connection with this perfect little boy.
ReplyDeleteChanda--I agree. They are some of the strongest people I've ever known! And we will be here to pray for you and your family through this, too.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have been such a strong inspiration to all of us. Kaden will always have a place in our hearts, as will all of the CDH babes!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being strong and allowing all of us into your lives!
Love and prayers,
Sheryl
Kristi and Craig you continue to amaze me on your strength. Kaden will never be forgotten because of you. He is making a big impact on everyone that comes in contact with you.
ReplyDeleteI spoke with my friend who works for CHP down south and she wants to let you know that they are all thinking of you and praying for you.
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ReplyDeleteKristi, Craig, and Family
ReplyDeleteYour beatutiful son has been an inspiration to me. Your strength encourages me. I pray God gives you peace as you lay your sweet baby boy to rest. He is with God and all the angels and looking down at you with such pride to be a part of your family.
I am sorry that this day has to come for all of you. I am a stranger to you and to CDH, but God brought me to your blog and I will do my best to raise awareness of CDH. Kaden will never be forgotten.
May he rest in peace.
I'm thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteI love you too! Thinking of you guys tons today... Needless to say, you have a package coming. :-)
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Kristi & Craig,
ReplyDeleteI've followed your journey through Ashley & David's (my cousin) blog. I was heartbroken to hear of Kaden's passing. I just wanted to know that Kaden has touched my family's lives forever and we are thinking of you and praying for your strength through this difficult time. Both Maxton and Kaden (and all the other CDH babies) have inspired me to start donating a portion of every memory painting or nursery painting I sell to CDH research. I have to figure it all out on my website but I hope to have it set up soon. I have to talk to Ashley about what program I should donate to and if you have any ideas please email me with them. God bless you and your family.
Ashley Hackshaw www.ashleyhackshaw.com
Praying for you. Just wanted to let you know that my mom has been writing to both Oprah and Dr. Phil for awhile trying to get them to do a show on CDH! Hopefully with all your friends doing it, too, one of them will!!
ReplyDeleteKaden has touched so many! Your faith and strength are truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family. ***HUGS***
We love you guys and will continue to pray for you and help raise awareness of CDH!
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