Baby Rory was born June 12, 2019, and lived on earth for five precious days. We were able to meet him, spend time with him, and bring him home with us. His four sisters were able to hold him, give him his first bath and make many memories with their beloved brother until his gentle and natural death. We were so fortunate to have had a few friends who, with their personal experience, offered us immeasurable love, guidance, and support during our journey.
One friend, in particular, was strong support through our son's diagnosis, pregnancy, birth, and passing. We witnessed firsthand how this support, carrying us through this, affected our family profoundly. The reality of our humanity is mothers and fathers will have sick babies whose lives are much shorter but valuable. Parents will lose their precious baby, no matter the decision they choose, but how they face this difficult and heartbreaking situation can profoundly affect them and their other children for the remainder of their lives.
After our son Rory's life and death, our family can openly talk about and share our son's life. We are blessed with photos and videos as constant reminders of our son and brother, who in now in Heaven. Many parents who choose other options suffer silently for the remainder of their lives, unable to acknowledge their deceased child.
This infinitely connects our family to the next world with hope and peace, knowing we will see Baby Rory again. We have a news clip on our family below that we would like to share with you to show how through this tragic situation, much beauty is there also.