On Friday March 19th, Jack started acting sick. His heartrate speed up and he was very pale. Although initial bloodwork leaned toward viral they began him on antibiotics anyway. As the day progressed he continued to get sicker. Overnight, under the care of his favorite nurse, Jack rallied and seemed to get better. Saturday brought Mackenzie's birthday party and a devastating phone call from Jack's doctor. Jack had taken a turn for the worse and was in very critical condition. Additional bloodwork showed he did have a severe infection that had most likely spread to his brain causing seizures. DJ and I rushed to the hospital to be with him. Shortly before we arrived at the hospital Jack went into cardiac arrest. They were able to revive him and stablize his heartbeat for awhile. Just after 6:30pm Jack went into cardiac arrest again while the NICU was closed to parents. They were again able to bring him back. When they reopened the NICU, the doctors broke the news to us that despite their best efforts, they would not be able to bring Jack through this. Words cannot describe how we felt.
Jack passed away shortly after 11:30pm Saturday March 20th in the arms of his daddy. We will eternally be grateful for the time that we were able to spend with Jack and for the impact that he had in this world. Our hope for Jack's memory is not for the shortness of his life, but for the incredible miracle that Jack's life was. He was an amazing gift from God.
Thank you so very much to everyone who has poured out their support in the last couple months and especially over the last few days. We hope that Jack has inspired you and has shown you the awesome power of God our savior. Although our hearts mourn for Jack we take comfort in knowing God's promise for him and that we will be reunited one day in heaven.
~Jeny
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I am amazed by your strength and courage today as you continue to share Jack's story with us. I wish I was able to give you a huge hug as you posted this. I know I have said it a million times, but I will say it a million more if I have to... I love you and am here for you ANYTIME you need me. You, DJ, and Mack are always in Robby and I's thoughts and prayers. Continue on Strong Momma, We love you, We love you, We love you!!!! L
ReplyDeleteJeny, I work with your mom, and am Ella's grandmother. We celebrated every minute and milestone in Jack's short life. You are so right, Jack was a miracle and a precious gift from God. He taught us so much in two short months that some of us do not learn in a lifetime. We never were able to hold or even see Jack, and yet we loved him. We got to know Jack from your heartfelt blog and proud grandma's updates. He was so dear, and God blessed you with him for a reason. You gave Jack so much love and comfort while he was here. He knew you and loved you. I will continue to pray for your strength. Having a strong marriage and beautiful daughter will help you count your blessings. God bless you, Jeny!
ReplyDeleteJeny, I am so, so sorry about sweet baby Jack. He was so beautiful. I am praying for you all tonight.
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