It is with great sadness of heart today that I must inform you that Baby Calder passed away last evening in his mother's and father's arms.
At around 5:00pm, my husband received a text from his co-worker Becky that her and Zac were on their way back to Iowa City. Cutting their trip at home short, they got word that Baby Calder was suffering from internal bleeding on the brain. Thankfully, Zac and Becky made it back to the University of Northern Iowa Hospitals to spend the last remaining minutes with Baby Calder before he passed by 9:00pm.
Thank you to all our moms for their outpouring, loving response. On behalf of family and friends, your support has been very much appreciated. Your prayers have been felt and your financial contributions a big blessing.
We ask for your continued support in prayer for the family. Soon the adrenalin of experiencing a birth, life, and death will hit them full in their pain of grief. Wrap Zac and Becky in your prayers as they struggle to cope and recover from this brief but traumatic experience emotionally and physcially. For more information on Baby Calder's story, visit Pray for Baby Calder! Should you feel compelled to help further, you may also visit Care for Calder.
In honor of Baby Calder's memory, I ask you to take a few minutes to show your own family members how much you cherish them. Once again we are reminded how fragile life can be. Spend some quality time with your loved ones today giving them a hug and tell them that you love them.
If you yourself are struggling with a the loss of a child, I implore you to read the book, Heaven is for Real. In my own time spent reading this book this past summer, I have thought it helpful with all the emotions and questions surrounding a situation such as this.
Thanks again to our readers for your support.
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