Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Our hearts have broken with the most recent turn of events. The doctors have nothing more they can do for Mason as what we have been needing to do (100% oxygen concentration and high support from the ventilator) have likely damaged Mason's lungs further. We are now getting ready to say good-bye to our little boy. We have decided to support him and keep him comfortable, but will not resuscitate him when his body finally decides it has fought the good fight and can fight no more. Thank you for all of your kind words, your prayers, and your support. We have truly appreciated it!
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Oh, Christi, I am so sorry! God has wrapped his hands around your little guy and will take very good care of him when the time is right! Kisses and big hugs for you and Bill and little Mason!
Charene
Christina and I are sending our love and prayers
Cheryl
Bill & Christi~ We will be praying for strength and comfort that only the Lord can provide. What a special little man you have.
Hugs and prayers,
Rebecca
We pray that God gives you strength and comfort at this very difficult time. We pray also that Mason, "your little miracle", is comfortable knowing that his wonderful supportive parents and family are there at his side.
Our love,
Pauline and Tom
We'll be sending Mason our prayers and positive wishes. The little guy won't be forgotten, not even way out here in the South Pacific.
Chris + Tate
Big hug
I don't know what else to say
Shannon
I am so sorry for you all. You are in my thoughts and I admire the courage all three of you have shown over the past couple of years. Love,
Sarah
I have struggled for hours for the right words to write. I finally realized there aren't any to express the ache I have in my heart for you. You don't know me, but I work with your Mother Bill, and have been with you since you found out you were pregnant. I cheared when I heard that you were and I cried with your complicatiions. I just wanted you to know that you will always be heros in my book. I have admired your courage and the devotion you have bestowed upon this precious gift you were blessed you with. The Lord knew what he was doing when he gave Mason to such incredible parents! I will continue as I have for the last 2 plus years for strength, courage and guidance for you and also that the Lord will wrap his arms around you and carry you through this difficult time.
Rita
I don't even know what to write, just know that you have deeply touched me. I pray for peace for you all. Comfort that only God can provide. Mason is blessed to have you to have you both as parents.
All my love!
Erin
Christi & Bill,
You are the best parents for Mason, no one could ask for better.
Our love and prayers are with your entire family always.
Gary & Shelley Van Antwerp
I have never posted a comment before, but our family has been following your blog for many many months. We are so sorry for what your family is going through. Nothing more really to say, except our hearts are breaking for you and Bill. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Staci
Christi and Bill, Mason has only known the abundant love you have given so incredibly to him. It will be such a short step for him to enter into heaven because he already has known such great love.
In this time of such total sorrow, may you have the strength and peace you need. - this is my prayer for you. Sister Mary
Love, strength and peace
-Beth
I am so sorry, Bill and Christi. There are no words.
Sometimes all it takes in one shift with a family to know that I have had the honor of being part of something so special there are no words to describe it. Hugs and many blessings to you all.
Theresa (who got to step in for Becky one night)
I am so saddened to hear about the recent change of events. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with you, Bill, and Mason to be supported and guided. Kirstin
Mason has always been blessed by being placed in good hands from the very beginning.
Corrine
I am so sorry, Christi. My heart is broken. Leo and I are just leaning on each other tonight and crying together. Know that we love you.
Cheryl B.
I am so sorry, Christi. My heart is broken. Leo and I are just leaning on each other tonight and crying together. Know that we love you.
Cheryl B.
Oh, Christi, Christi, I'm sitting here crying. What can I say? Words seem so useless. I'm so, so, so very sorry. And I'm asking the Father to support you, as you support Mason.
Please know how sad our hearts are for you and that we are praying for your little family to be blanketed in God's tender love. You were chosen for this beautiful, precious little son. God chose well. We are so sorry and we love you, sherry and rick
I've followed your miraculous story from when my mom first told me of your pregnancy. Mason has been blessed to have such strong and loving parents. You have advocated for him each step of the way which is an amazing gift. Mason is a couragous little boy who has touched many lives. I pray for peace in your hearts tonight.
Kirsten (Pauline's daughter)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are so sad - please know we love you. Linda
We are so very, very sorry. May you be able to hold your sweet boy and keep him comfortable. May you lean heavily on the shoulders of family and friends, during this dark time. May you cry freely and know how you have touched others with your strength and love. May the words of Wendell Berry help your brace and prepare for goodbye.
He goes free of the earth.
The sun of his last day sets
clear in the sweetness of his liberty.
The earth recovers from his dying,
the hallow of his life remaining
in all his death leaves.
Radiances know him. Grown lighter
then breath he is set free
in our remembering. Grown brighter
than vision he goes dark
into the life of the hill
that holds his peace.
He is hidden among all that is,
and cannot be lost.
much love today and always- Anne
I am so sorry Christi and Bill. Here is my prayer for both of you:
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this night,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
Hold them, Lord,
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back.
With a broken heart I send love. Kathy and Ed
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Dear Christi and Bill,
We cannot imagine what you are going through. You are both incredibly strong and brave; what terribly difficult decisions you have needed to make. And what a fighter Mason is. We share your sadness and send you our love and prayers and support.
Gini and Neal
Heartbreaking news, Bill and Christi. Heartbreak on top of heartbreak. You are both wonderful parents. What you have given for your son is unimaginable and impressive. May you continue to have the strength you need.
Love,
Tony
Bill, Christy and Mason,
You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you so much, and admire every ounce of strength and love and courage you have given on this journey.
Geanette, Tom, Nora and Molly
Bill and Christi,
I am thinking of you constantly and sending your entire family my love.
Emma
Bill & Christi, I can't express how sorry I am. You have shown great strength and courage and love. My prayers are with you and Mason. Know that you are loved -- always.
Sherry
You don't know me, I am a friend of a friend, but please know that there are prayers and thoughts being sent to you from afar. May God bless you with strength and comfort,
Kim
Bill and Christi,
I don't even know what to say. And I don't know if anything I say can help. Our love and prayers are with you all. The O'Rourkes in Cincinnati send their love and prayers also. And so does Margaret. We were lucky to be together this weekend and we were thinking of all of you.
Love, Gloria
Dear God watch over Bill and Christi in this most difficult of times. Their little angel baby Mason has only known great love, devotion, care and kindness. Bill and Christi have taught me so many lessons about hope, and love and faith and goodness.
I love you guys, and I'll keep you in my prayers daily.
Patty
We are so very sorry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Kelley
Bill and Christi,
Mason is an amazing miracle. He is teaching so many lessons. What an inspiration for us all.
Praying for comfort, peace, and strength that only the Lord can provide.
Kristie
Bill & Christi,
I have been following along Masons story and life through your blog. I am so very sorry to hear this. You have much famiy praying for your son, as I will be one of them.
Sam
you have strength that I have never known love that will indore may God and his love help you and your family at this time .we love you cousin . Charlette
Dear Bill and Christi,
My heart goes out to you both. You and Mason in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
John Ruff
I am so, so sorry Christi. My heart aches for you. Holding peaceful thoughts for Mason, you and Bill.
Marcie
You and Bill are incredible! Mason could not have better parents!! God's peace be with you. Much love, Marj
I am so sorry, my heart is just broken as I am sure yours is. Please know we love and support you and hope that Mason stays comfortable and know that you are the best parents that little boy could ask for.
Rachael and family
Christi & Bill-
Sending an ocean of love to you in this incredibly difficult, unimaginable time.
Wishing you comfort and solace in each other.
Dear Bill & Christi,
Words cannot express how we feel for you. We hope that Mason stays comfortable. You two were the best thing for Mason, the love you gave him every moment of everyday. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Eddie and Naomi
I keep sitting down to write and can't seem to find the words. Mason was here for a reason and both you and Bill have given everything to him and I know that in so many ways he has given you more. What a beautiful circle of love you have. I wish for you peace in knowing that you have done and been everything to Mason as I know he is for you. Please know that I am always thinking of you and wishing a peaceful transition into the arms of God where we both know our Granddad and Uncle Ed along with Pompom and many other others from our loving families will be there to keep the circle of love going. My heart is with you all.
Love,
Lisa
Lisa
I keep sitting down to write and can't seem to find the words. God decided that you were the perfect parents for such a miracle boy and both you and Bill have given everything to him and I know that in so many ways he has given you more. His purpose here has revealed itself in the power of love and prayer by all your friends, families and even strangers. He has brought a huge community together, what a legacy. What a beautiful circle of love you have. I wish and pray for peace for you in knowing that you have done and been everything to Mason as I know he is for you. Please know that I am always thinking of you and wishing a peaceful transition into the arms of God where we both know our Granddad and Uncle Ed along with Pompom and many others from our loving families will be there to keep the circle of love going. My heart is with you all.
Love,
Lisa
Our hearts are saddened by the news of your little hero. The Lord nows you have all been strong but for whatever reason He is calling for Mason to come to him, there must be a greater need for him in Heaven. Maybe Granddad & Ed will comfort him and teach him the things they were good at. With all our LOVE, Shirley, Mackenzie & Brad, Stephanie & Megan
I am so sad! I feel blessed to know Mason. He has touched my heart. You are all in my prayers. Chris
Christi and Bill, I am so sorry. I hope you find strength from the support of family, friends, Mason's health care providers, co-workers and your higher power for what must be the most difficult time of your lives. You have been incredible parents and Mason was so lucky to have you. My prayers are with you.
Gwen White
Christi and Bill--I am so so sorry for what you are going through. I have been thinking of you non-stop. Please know you are all in my prayers, and that Mason is the luckiest little guy in the world for having such strong, loving, caring, wonderful parents. Prayers and Peace--Keri
The greatest comfort for your little man is knowing his amazing parents are at his side. Let the greatest comfort for you and Bill be knowing that He is at YOUR side.
I am so, so sorry.
Leslie Van Kleek
Christi -
I am so sorry to hear the news today. My thoughts & prayers are with the three of you. - Pat Thoma
We are so, so, sorry. Our prayers are with you.
John and Rachael Garrett
Christi, my heart is there with yours. If there is anything that you want to know or an ear that has some idea of your pain, I'm here. Even in the phone book! To lose our babies well....
Linda (Erin's mom)
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