Sometime late Sunday morning, Caleb was doing great but suddenly seemed to have a little difficulty breathing. Being only a few minutes to the ER, we rushed him there and by the time we got there he wasn't breathing at all. The doctors stabilized him and then it happened again. They stabilized him again. This happened a few times. They noticed that although his heart was pumping and he was breathing, his body wasn’t getting any oxygen. They did an Echo of his heart and found the shunt they had put in from the surgery was completely obstructed. The PH balance of his blood showed that he had not been getting enough oxygen for his vital organs during this time. The only thing we could do is unplug him and let him go.
Caleb Elijah peacefully passed away in our arms around 6:00pm Sunday evening.
We wanted to thank all of you for following Caleb along his journey and know that he could feel all your kind words, thoughts, and prayers. He was such a sweet spirit and too pure and good for this world. We are so grateful for our knowledge and faith that Caleb is with his Heavenly Father again. We miss him terribly but we take great comfort in knowing that we will be able to live again with him someday.
Jeremy runs a CrossFit affiliate gym from our garage and put together a special workout in honor of Caleb. We would like to invite all of you - and anyone else you may know - to join us in honoring Caleb with this workout on Wednesday evening at Candlelight Park (the one across the street from our house) at 6pm. For more information on this please visit eCrossFit.com.
The funeral is scheduled for Friday Oct. 3rd at 1:00. Viewing will be from 11:00-1:00. The funeral will be at the LDS building at 550 North Danebo Ave. Eugene, Oregon 97402.
** I know that most everyone who reads my blog was also following our carepage (http://www.carepages.com/carepages/SteckerBaby) and posted such loving words of comfort over there already. We love all of you guys and feel very loved in return. I just wanted to share this post on the off chance someone we know missed the carepage post. **
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Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with you. I hope you know how many people care for you and your family.
I know I already posted on your Carepages website but just wanted to write again. I have been thinking about you guys non-stop since I read your post about sweet Caleb. He was such a beautiful little boy, and I can tell he was very loved. Kris and Jeremy, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers during this horrible and difficult time. I just wish we lived closer so I could be there in-person.
I was so sorry to hear this news from Chelsea. Caleb is such a beautiful baby. We are thinking about you and praying for your family often. I hope that you find peace and comfort in your time of need. Wish I could be there for the workout. Take care.
We love you guys! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.☺
Hi Christine,
I just wanted to let you know that all of the Anderson clan in Utah is praying for your family. We love you and are thinking about you often.
I just wanted to let you know about a blog that I follow daily that is amazing. It's a mom that lost her baby in June and she blogs daily on how she is feeling, thoughts and experiences, etc. I thought maybe you would find some of what she has written comforting. The blog is http://www.adailyscoop.blogspot.com/
We love you and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers too. It is so great to have this gospel and to know that Caleb is in a better place. He had the opportunity to bless your family and everyone around him but our heavenly father needed him. He was such a handsome little baby, everyday that passes you will feel his love and spriit and someday you will see him again.
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful baby. He is lucky to have parents that will be worthy to live with him again. Kristine, you are a beautiful soul. Heavenly Father knew exactly where to send his angel to be loved and care for best throughout his breif earth life. May you be continually filled with peace during your time of grieving. I am praying for you. I love you.
You have such a beautiful family. We love you guys.
I am so sorry. I wish I could hug you in person. I can't say anything that hasn't been said already or may make you feel better. But, please know that my heart goes out to you and your family. What a special boy. You are a special mom. I hope you are healing. I will pray that it will come to you in time. You are very loved and many are praying for you.
I am sorry to hear about your beautiful little Caleb. I hope that having the gospel will help ease the pain of your loss. May the Lord bless and strengthen you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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