Saturday, December 19, 2009

Rest In Peace, Our Precious James

Today at 7:15pm James passed away gracefully in my arms from brain injuries. He is a fighter and words cannot explain how much we love him and how dearly he will be missed. We are comforted to know he is in a better place. We told him it is his job to watch over his three sisters so they can continue on to grow and get stronger. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and prayed for James; it means a lot to us. What we ask now is that you continue to pray for his three sisters because they have a really long road in the NICU ahead of them.
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  1. Elena Cordero BuschDecember 19, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Martha, I'm really sorry! I have been following your story since you posted about the birth and James' brain bleeds in TC. My prayers for you, your family, James and your lovely daughters. I hope they continue to strive and you find the strength needed. As for James, we know he is in a better place.
    Leni
    GGG Trio born at 30 weeks

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  2. UnknownDecember 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Dear Martha and Dan:

    It is difficult to know what to say. We are sorry about James, he was a beautiful little boy. Many prayers are being sent your way that the girls will grow stronger with each passing day. May God bless you on this journey. Don, Patty, Hannah and Jack Swanson

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  3. klhpDecember 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Oh Dan and Martha, I am so sorry. Your heartache must be immense. We cry with you tonight as you grieve the loss of your beautiful baby boy and are sending prayers to your little girls as they continue on their journey in the NICU.

    Love,
    Kristin

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  4. MaryDecember 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Martha and Dan -

    I am so sorry, your family is in my continued thoughts and prayers.

    May you feel Gods arms wrap around and comfort you.

    We lost one of our quads at only 9 days old. I am so sorry, words can not express how sad I am for the loss of your beautiful son James.

    Please contact me if you need anything: family1@riepe.net.

    Continued prayers,

    Mary

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  5. pyjammy pamDecember 19, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I'm so, so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. :(

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  6. UnknownDecember 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Our hearts ache for you, Dan and Martha. James was a blessing and a beautiful little soul. We pray with you and send all of our thoughts your way. We wish we could be with you now, but know we are hugging you and your beautiful babies tightly in our hearts. We love you all. Purdy's

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  7. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    So very sorry for your loss of sweet James. Your sweet little girls will continue to be in our prayers.
    Stephanie (from TC)

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  8. mmgDecember 19, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Martha, I am so sorry to read about your loss of little James. I hope your little girls continue to thrive. You are all in my thoughts.
    -Mindy

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  9. ShelyDecember 19, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Martha, I am so dearly sorry to hear that you have lost your sweet little boy, James. My heart is aching for you and your family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this horribly hard time.
    -Shely (from TC)

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  10. OliversMommyDecember 19, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Martha and Dan,

    I know you don't know me, but I have been following the Quads from the first day you started the blog. (I don't remember how I found your blog but it started somewhere from a Nestie).

    We're all pulling for the girls and our sympathies are with you

    Meagan (St. Cloud)

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  11. KellyDecember 20, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    I am so, so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy. You are all in my prayers.

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  12. The Remme'sDecember 20, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    I am so incredibly sorry Martha and Dan. I am sending tons of love and prayers your way. Give those sweet little girls kisses from me. Let me know if there is absolutely anything I can do.

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  13. UsDecember 20, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Martha and Dan - I am so so very sad to read of James' passing. I'm sorry your family must endure such heartbreak and loss. I know so many of us wish we could offer more support than our positive thoughts and prayers, and I believe Mary truly can. I "met" her on another board while I was pregnant with my three girls and although we don't stay in touch, I will always remember her quads. If you would like a friend who can truly understand, she's your girl.

    On a happy note, I'm celebrating the amazing progress of your girls! My 29-weekers were on vents for up to a week, each. And the jaundice lights came and went for the first week, too. Our girls had to go on and come off tube feeds for their entire NICU stay as they were very careful and constantly putting them on NEC watches for a week at a time. So from my untrained eye, your girls seem to be moving along so well.

    I'll continue to follow your family on this blog and I'll be keeping all six of you in my prayers.

    Crystal (from TC)

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  14. Feldman FamilyDecember 20, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Dear Martha and Dan

    My heart was so saddened when I came on here this morning and read the news of your sweet James. I am truly so sorry to hear that. I've been down that road before and it's not a fun one. My thoughts and prayers will be with you these next few days, weeks, months...time does make it better but a piece of you will always be missing. But we do know that James is in a much better place now...for he is with Jesus and I can't imagine a better place (although I know you'd want him back in a heartbeat!)...hopefully he's met my Emmalee (she lived 13 days on Earth), Owen and Cooper (they only lived 19 minutes...came way too early) and they are playing and having a good time together. It's pictures like this that bring me great peace and comfort :) Well this got a little longer than I intended it to but just know that I will be thinking and saying prayers for you and your sweet girls.

    Take care~
    Ali Feldman

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  15. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy. I will pray for your beautiful little girls and that they continue to grow strong.

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  16. Josh and Teri DugganDecember 20, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    So sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.

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  17. The HanlinsDecember 20, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Sending lots of love you way. So sorry to hear about James. Now your girls have a wonderful angel to watch over them for the rest of their lives.

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  18. M MolineDecember 20, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Dear Martha and Dan,
    I was so saddened to read of your sweet baby boy's passing. I have no doubt he knew the unconditional love of both of you during his short life on earth. He will be the guardian angel of your beautiful girls -- his sisters. This is the role I believe he is meant to fulfill.

    From this day forward each time you find a penny be sure to say "Thank you my sweet James" as it will be a penny from heaven reminding you he is with you and watching over all of you. It will be amazing how many pennies you will find which you never noticed before! I started this after my brother passed away almost 5 years ago and not a day goes by I am not certain of his watchfulness.

    All my love and prayers to all of you.
    Mary

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  19. Julie DDecember 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your girls.

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  20. MistyDecember 20, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I just found your blog & my heart goes out to you & your family. I will pray for you and your sweet little boy!
    Misty
    MOM to gggg quads

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  21. micheleDecember 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family and your three precious baby girls. God bless you all.

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  22. Peter and Alison plus 3December 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    We are heartbroken to hear of your loss. James touched so many peoples lives in such a short time. What an amazing blessing he was and continues to be! All our love!

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  23. jagDecember 20, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I just found your blog. I wanted to let you know I am so so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.

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  24. Bret and HeatherDecember 20, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    So so sorry about the loss of your baby James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your other three babies.

    Best Wishes,Heather
    MoM to BGGB quads

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  25. UnknownDecember 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I'm terribly sorry for your loss. We're praying for you, Dan, and the three little girls.

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  26. BrittneyDecember 20, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Martha and Dan - my heart breaks reading this news about James. I am so so sorry.

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  27. CaitlinDecember 20, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Martha and Dan,

    The Mills clan (cabin neighbors on Island Lake) is following the story of your beautiful babies, and sending lots of love and prayers your way. So very sorry to hear about your loss...we will be thinking of you and your girls in the days to come!

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  28. JoniDecember 20, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Martha and Dan,

    Wow. I am so sorry to hear of the tragic passing of your beloved son. He will be missed by all, and loved by all as well. While I would say he is in a better place, from a parents perspective they would rather their child be in their arms. But he is no longer suffering or in any pain. My offers still stand whenever you are ready. Offering up some big HUGS, a shoulder for you to cry/vent on whenever you need it, and lots of prayers for all involved. God Bless Sweetie. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as we go through the Holidays.

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  29. SuzanneDecember 20, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    dear sweet james, your father and mother fell in love with you and your beautiful face in the brief moments that you spent with them on this earth. continue to watch over your precious sisters & cheer them on! always know how much your family and friends love you and will miss you terribly.

    love to you, klopp fam. our hearts are breaking with you...
    suz

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  30. MomMomDecember 20, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss...I will keep the girls and your family in my thoughts. Life is so precious and I am happy that you had this much time with James. He will always hold a special place in your heart.

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  31. knorrodDecember 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  32. Jade & GingerellaDecember 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I am so sorry! Families are eternal! May you be blessed with comfort and peace. We pray the girls will be healthy and whole!

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  33. UnknownDecember 21, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I am SO sorry about James and his passing. It is so hard, and from experience I will tell you that it will take a bit before you feel "better" even though 35 years later I miss my 2 little girls, Michelle and Rebecca who were born at 24 weeks and then 30 years ago when Nicholas, a twin, was born brain dead. The medical field has come so far in these years that I have great faith that your girls will be home soon. You always want the best for all your children and God seems to know what is best even though we do not understand it at the time. My prayers are with you and your husband and your little girls are in my prayers everyday. There are no words to express the feeling of loss but please know that there are people and groups out there who can and will be there to help you. May God cover you and your family in his love now and through all the days and weeks ahead.

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  34. MaryDecember 21, 2009 at 9:42 AM

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  35. MaryDecember 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Martha & Dan - I am thinking about your beautiful son James this morning. I am picturing him whole and healthy playing with my Maddie. I am sure she is showing him the best places to watch over his sisters.

    I am praying hard for Sofia, Madeline and Josephine. Praying for them to continue to thrive and get stronger every day, praying that they will become feeders and growers very quickly. And that they will get to join Mommy and Daddy at home before thier due date.

    God is at work everywhere making miracles.

    Continued prayers sent your way.

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  36. NokomisDecember 21, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Martha and Dan -
    Hang in there. You all are in our thoughts and prayers every single day.
    Love
    Steph, Jesse, and (another) Madeline

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  37. UnknownDecember 21, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Our arms are around all your family with prayers for strength in sorrow, comfort in joy, and love to bind.
    Kerns Family

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  38. JillDecember 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I'm praying for you all, as I have been for the last few weeks. I'm so sorry to hear about James and I wish you peace and strength during this time.

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  39. MackenzieDecember 22, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    I have been following your blog from baby center.com. We are (were) in the same due date group. I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your little boy. We will continue to pray for your precious little girls.

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