Teddy has been in a rush from the very beginning. Now he is going to beat us to heaven. We are looking forward to seeing him again one day but we are really sad to see him go.
On friday, Teddy's third week birthday, we had a meeting with two of the doctors. They told us that keeping Teddy alive was no longer our decision. Abscesses had formed in his brain and none of the drugs were having any effect on him. Even now we keep asking if there is anyway for him to stay but the doctors are saying no.
Teddy looks so calm and beautiful, it is really hard to come to terms with what is happening to him. Sometime Saturday morning, Teddy's ventilator will be turned off and we will hold him as he heads off on his new adventure. We will miss him so much. We thank God for these precious three weeks and are jealous of little Teddy escaping this hard life, getting to heaven before us. Our tears are definitely for ourselves.
Dear Lil, Mikey & Raph
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you guys at this time as Teddy goes to be with our father God.I pray that in the deep pain on your journey and loss of your precious baby boy you feel God hanging onto you. let me know if there is anything you need I am here for you guys . Much love Carol R x
Mikey, Lil - I woke up and was praying for you guys at five this morning, wondering if Teddy was going on ahead. My heart breaks for you - and like you say, for you and not for him. He will be ready to greet you with open arms the day you too are called home. But you will miss him, I know. I'm so sorry. Love xx
ReplyDeletePrecious love to You and Lil and Raph. Many prayers here.....many tears.
ReplyDeleteLu Young
Dearest Mike and Lil,
ReplyDeleteWe are truly sorry to hear the news of Teddy passing away. Our prayers have been with you and will continue to do so as you work through the grief of losing a very precious life. we pray that God will comfort you and be very close to you always. We are so shattered to hear the news.
With love and prayers,
Cathy and Andrew Thorburn
Very moved and deply appreciative of what you have written. We rejoice that Teddy will be with Jesus - but we feel intensely for you in your grief, Love, Shireen & Greg (OMF Vic)
ReplyDeleteWe are so, so sad for you all. We've been praying for you so much in the last few weeks and hoping. But yet, Little Ted is a miracle. He is created in God's image and for His glory. Now he is receiving a glorious inheritance. We will continue to entrust you three to the Lord as you grieve, yet not as those who have no hope.
ReplyDeleteI really do wish I could give you a great big hug though.
Love Liz and Geoff Robson
I can't find the words to say how sad I am for you all. We'll keep you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Bonnie & Michael
Somehow from far off just want to express some kind of connection with you at this time, Mikey Lil and Raph. We shed tears with you. May you find rest of heart, mind and body at this time. With deep sympathy, Simon, Ange & Reuben
ReplyDeleteI am so very, very sorry and am praying that God brings you great comfort as you grieve. Come Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteLove Helen (Boyle) Mylius xx
Dear Mikey, Lil & Raph,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the sadness on Saturday, after three very special weeks. Much love and prayers for you as you grieve and wait to meet Teddy again. Jesus is the first of the resurrected, and he is powerful to save.
Hugs and love,
Honoria
Dearest Mike, Lil and Raph.
ReplyDeleteWhen Jesus comes He will wipe away all the tears. Teddy was just too precious for this world and like you said, he doesn't have to go through this hard life anymore. Please know, many strangers were also praying but His ways are higher than ours and His thoughts toward us are good. I will continue to pray for you each to feel God's comfort during this sad sad time. Much love and sympathy - Fi & Rick Thrippleton
Dear Mike & Lil,
ReplyDeleteBeen praying and will keep doing so. May God continue to comfort you with our huge hope and may your hope touch those that don't have the same.
I look forward to meeting young Teddy some day. What a hope we have, so glad you had this time together. Know that our loving heavenly Father will care for you and use this for His glory.
YSIC,
Christine in Taiwan
Dear Mike and Lil,
ReplyDeleteKnowing your pain is immense. How brave and courageous was your little Teddy......As well as his Mummy and Daddy. You have been an inspiration and christian example to us all Mike and Lil and we grieve with you.
“Lo, I am with you always.”
Mathew 28:20
Lu Young