moment of silence for baby cohen

For more information, or to participate yourself, check out this post at the Send Love to Cohen blog.

Wishing much, much love to the Marshall family. Our hearts and our prayers are with you. May the good Lord carry you and keep you, may He bind up your hearts and dry every tear. May peace and love surround you. May you know you do not walk alone.

baby cohen update

In an earlier post, I told you about sweet baby Cohen, who was born in Texas on June 7, 2010. He was born with a number of congenital heart defects, two of which were the same as Ewan has. He also had some others that, in conjunction with the other defects present, were very, very serious.

Baby Cohen

Photo from inthiswonderfullife.com

I've been following the blog only for about two weeks, but in that short span of time, I grew very attached to Brent and Megan's story, finding so many similarities with ours. There was so much resonance in the feelings she described, and those I experienced since Ewan's diagnosis. With thousands of others, I was praying for a miracle for baby Cohen. 

I learned today that Cohen passed from earthly life and into the arms of Jesus sometime over the last few days. I do not know any of the specifics. I grieve for them and with them, not being able to imagine the depths to which the loss of their son hurts. I also know that now is not the time for theologizing about why God permits these things to happen, or for talking about the good that might come out of this. Now is the time for tears, for hugs, and for grieving. Now is the time for prayers for these beautiful parents, who were models for us of perseverance and hope in spite of incredible odds.

Dear Jesus, welcome sweet Cohen into your everlasting kingdom. Mother Mary, please pray for these parents who fought for this child's life since before his conception. Help them in their grief, surround them with the love they need, and hold them close. Amen.

a simliar path

My friend Nadine referred me to a blog, thinking we might find something in common with this couple. Brent and Megan's baby boy Cohen was diagnosed with a combination of four heart defects while he was still in utero. Just like Ewan was. I'm not sure if it's the same set of heart conditions that Ewan has, but in reading just a few posts, I'm already finding an incredible amount of resonance. I'm finding out at least some of what we can expect.

Deep breath. And keep a box of tissues nearby.

Born just a few days ago, he's already had a surgery and has been through some scary moments. His parents sound so brave, even though I know their hearts must be hurting deeply for their little one.

Check out In this wonderful life, and please be praying for Baby Cohen.