Hope for Charlie

2 days and 3 hours

In the past 55 hours I have witnessed the birth of a miracle child. A baby that has defied the odds many times in his short life. I also saw a beautiful baby that fought to be with his family. And I also saw a beautiful angel find his place in heaven.

Today at 11:00 am "Little" Charlie left our world to go sit by Jesus. I know that he is watching over his family and is very thankful for all the prayers and love that he received in his short life.

Last night was a rough night. We thought we lost him so many times but he kept fighting to be with his family. He had a hard time breathing and would turn colors, but he had made it through the night (which we all thought was not going to happen). At 7:47 am we sang happy birthday to him again because he turned a whopping 2 days old. He spent the morning taking naps with mommy and making beautiful noises and faces to his Grandparents and Godparents.

While laying in his Mommy's arm, with Daddy laying next to them, "Little" Charlie fell a sleep. He left peacefully and did not struggle. It was his time to go.

The family is doing ok. They are very emotional and tired. They understand that it was his time, but still want more time with their precious baby. At this point all we can do is pray for their strength and give them all our love.

Again I want to thank you for all of your support, love, and prayers. 

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them."

-Psalm 139:13-16

God Bless,

Brenda

Day 2

I am sorry I didn't blog earlier today but it has a busy and emotional day. This morning "Little" Charlie was doing great. He was a beautiful pink color and was responding to all kinds of sounds. He seems to recognize Hannah's, Daddy's, and Mommy's voice. All the doctors and nurses was very impressed that he made it through the 24 hours. We had many beautiful moments of his smiles and adorable faces. Today we also had several visitors that got to see the Joy in "Little" Charlie.
Tonight we had several scares. He is having a hard time breathing and has moments were he would stop breathing and Daddy would be quick on his toes to get "Little" Charlie breathing again. "Little" Charlie is so strong and he is not going to go without a fight. We don't know how much time we have with him but we are letting him know that he is loved every moment he is with us.
I wish I could tell you more but at this moment the doctors are just telling us to just give him unconditional love and enjoy every moment with him and this is what we are doing.
I have witnessed a lot today and I believe that the Deebs are wonderful parents and I am blessed to be a part of their lives and a part of precious "Little" Charlie's life. I know that he has and is going to touch so many people's lives.
Again thank you for your prayers and support. The Deebs need it and thrive off of it.

God Bless,
Brenda