Last night Steve and I did what has to be one of the hardest things in life. We said good-bye to our little boy. Our family was here to support us, and our new little family of four spent a good deal of quiet time together during the night. Gavin went very peacefully, and we know he is now a guardian angel for Colby.
Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers, but the little guy needed a little more help from his body.
We are heartbroken about Gavin, but look over to the next incubator and are thrilled to see Colby. I'm sure the next few hours, days, weeks and months will be a roller coaster of emotions (as if the last few months had not been). After the successful surgery in May we really were expecting the birth of healthy twin babies so it makes it that much harder to accept this outcome for Gavin.
Thanks for all the offers of help, but we are just sort of getting by minute by minute. Our families are here, and I get to stay in the hospital a bit longer. I'm not sure how much more updating we will do to this blog since I will probably start a new one for Colby sometime soon.
Again, thank you for all of your prayers and thoughts. I know Gavin felt them all, and he knew he was loved.
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Dickens: It was the best of times (Colby)---it was the worst of times (Gavin). This line may apply to the thoughts of dozens of us as this week passes to a close. Granddad and Billie will be continuiously with you, Jennifer, and you, Stephen, as the days pass---into autumn soon---a precious few (September Song) that we spent with Grandson Gavin, and more with Colby as the years pass.
We quickly grew to love both grandsons.
Granddad Guy and Billie
Your Daytona family will continue to pray for your family. We, too, are heartbroken.
Love,
Diane and Jack Clow
John, Amanda, Taylor, Katie, Christina, and Jackie Clow
Christy Clow
Tommy Clow
(McSweeney side)
I am crying for Gavin's sweet, sweet soul. I can't imagine what you all are going through, but I'm sure that Colby will be a huge part of the healing. What a journey. We love you.
xoxoxo
Chrisitna, Mike, Judson and Seeger
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