This is Nathaniel I must show him to you!
@CaroleeKaufold (1853)
United States
March 18, 2007 4:02pm CST
Here he is. This was the last picture of him taken before he died. I had a friend add the wings for a picture I gave to his mom Jen and dad Jon(my son) He was born with is brother Timothy on April 22, 2003. Tim did so well, Nate had so many things wrong with him. He fought like hell for 14 months. His mom and dad kept him going with love and devotion. When he died the nurses told Jen and Jon that they would be the parents they would tell other moms and dads about, when it came to courage and fighting for a childs health care.
Nathaniel was prayed for all over this county, by word of mouth and e-mail. He was a gift God gave us, to rejoice in. He was the message and we were the messagers. He was blind, deaf, he had CP and his heart was not well. But when we where with him, he smiled and laughed.
Were never asked God why He sent Nate, we knew it was to bless us and bless all that knew of him. Please remember him as fhis 4th birhtday is soon. Tim is so full of life, I am sure Nate is in there laughing with him.
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@Avonlisa (40)
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19 Mar 07
What a touching and moving story, thank you for sharing it with everybody.
It is so sad when these things happen, and it is so hard to understand the why's and wherefore's but they do happen for a reason.
I was in tears after reading this and everyone elses replies.
I have lost children through miscarriage but never like this.
My heart goes out to everyone who has lost in this way.
I don't know what else to say, sorry x
Lisa
@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I've lost grandchildren, too. It is hard. And we still remember every birthday, even though one of them would now be 25 years old. Both of our "lost ones" lived for only one or two days and I never saw either of them. But they are still dear to me.
Bless you and your family.
@weemam (13372)
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3 Apr 07
What a beautiful story , I am sure he is there watching his brother grow up and laughing with him , When my son was born( rossdcurran on My Lot)he was born with CP too and we were told he wouldn't survive and if by some miracle he did he would be a vegetable and do nothing , Well God made the miracle happen and he is now 6 ft tall has his HND in computing and doing 2 open university courses , I feel for yourself and your son and daughter in law , your grandson will be up in heaven watching over you all as your guardian angel xx God Bless
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
19 Mar 07
though Mylot urges us all to be as descriptive as possible, there are just some posts which are beyond words and yours is one of them. to say that Nate's story touched the bottom of my heart would be to belittle his memory. let me just say that sometimes silence in the best communicator and I know of no words descriptive enough to convey my true feelings for Nate. my best wishes go out to Tim! may he have a wonderfully fulfilling life in every way!
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@devinenisuresh (3)
• India
19 Mar 07
i am so sorry about that.u didn't said the date of his birthday
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
19 Mar 07
So precious! I am sorry for your loss. I am glad that you are so positive about this.
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@dlkuku (1935)
• United States
19 Mar 07
I was really touched by Nate's story, and I am sorry your family has gone through such tremendous loss. I haven't lost any children or grandchildren, but it makes me realize how precious and fragile life is when I read a story like this.
I have friends who have lost children and they say it is the hardest loss to go through. No matter how old the child is.
I like the thought of Nate watching over Tim, that he will always have his own personal guardian angel. And Nate lives on in Tim and through your memories of that precious little one.
@chipotle (17)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Happy Birthday to Nate and Tim. Surely, Nate is there with Tim in every senses, and he is not gone anywhere, he is there with Tim and as well as you entire family. He is with god and watching all of you, your prayers, blessings for him will certainly reach him. may god give all of you, Jen, jon, and Tim all the strength and courage for the future. Baby Nate is an loving angel now. Picture is very beautiful, truly looks he was god sent. thank you for sharing this precious part of your life with everyone!
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@laltu86 (1249)
• India
19 Mar 07
I belive the serrogate wings were not required , without those also he is the real angle of god.by the face, by his virtue, he proved that.specificaly why god sent him is unknown to every one of us but i am sure that there was a reason and after the fulfilment of the reason god called back his angel.
so dont be sad i am sure Nate is at a far better place , making earth a better place for Timothy and all of us.
Thanks for sharing this heart warming story with all of us.
@pangeacat (619)
• United States
3 Apr 07
What a beautiful baby boy. And, the picture is amazing. I am so touched by your story, I don't know how much I'll be able to write coherently. Thank you for sharing that with us. I wish a happy birthday to both boys, and I know that little Nate is in a beautiful place, surrounded by love. Happy Birthday Nate and Tim!
@egay679 (152)
• Philippines
19 Mar 07
i am nearly teary-eyed reading this post. i must admit that i have a sofr heart when it comes to kids because i am already a mom. is just sad to think that for 9 months, you have carried a baby in your womd, took care of it, then all of a sudden, your baby will just be taken away from you. life is really full of trials. anyway, happy bday baby nat.
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
19 Mar 07
im so sorry he is gone.this photo is so cute.you were very blessed to have spent time with him while he was here on earth.like the photo he is out spreading his wings an looking down on his brother.an nat. will always be with you."you will feel the joy an love everytime you look at his brother.he may be gone but hes not forgotten..happy birthday nathaniel.god bless you!
@harwoodkp (285)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Thank you for sharing your story with us. What a great reminder that all children are precisous and that they are truly gifts to be cherished.
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@Modestah (11179)
• United States
19 Mar 07
thank you for sharing your story of Nate - the picture is beautiful, the wings look natural on his likeness. I am sure his parents were very happy with it. Happy Birthday to Nate, hard to believe someone so small could make such an impact, isn't it?
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@bettyrose20 (997)
• Philippines
19 Mar 07
It really saddens me and sometimes make me cry when I hear babies dying really. I cant accept that fact you know and i appreciates the courage Nate's parents had shown. And it really hurts me that after Nate's struggle to live he has to die. But maybe it is God's will. He is now a cherubim uphigh. Godbless you carol for sharing this story with us.
