Some bad news
Well, some of you know that I am pregnant. Most don't since we were awaiting further testing due to Tylers condition. I had a 20 week ultrasound yesterday which showed that the baby's brain tissue is severly underdeveloped. If this child makes it to term, he will be unable to function on his own and die shortly thereafter. While we are devastated and hurting, we are grateful at this time for our faith and a loving Heavenly Father who has a plan for this child and our family. We know that the child will come to this earth to gain a body before returning to his Heavenly Father. We also know that we will someday be reunited and have the opportunity to raise this child as our own. There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered. We will keep you updated once we find out more about what is going on. Please keep our family in your prayers.
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We ran into your parents last night and heard the unfortunate news. Our hearts are aching for you. We hope that you find the answers you are looking for and that you deserve to have. You guys are such a wonderful family and always in our thoughts and prayers. Scott and Tyler are blessed to have such devoted and strong parents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Much Love,
Knute and Paris
Hugs from AZ
Andrea
This news makes my heart hurt. I know how it feels to go from the anticipation & joy of welcoming a precious new baby to your home to the disappointment & pain of loss. I too look forward to raising a little one on the other side. I'm glad you have the knowledge of our Father's plan of happiness & that you have the help of faith, family & friends to get you through this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.
Love,
Melissa R
We love you so much and are so grateful to have you, Danny, Scott and Tyler in our lives. This baby boy is sure to be an angel sent to us for what will seem to be such a short time, but sure to be another amazing part of our family.
All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry. I can't imagine how hard this must be. As everyone else has said, you two are so strong.
You have found so many blessings through your journey with Tyler & I imagine you will do the same in this case.
We are thinking of you & pray that you will feel the Lords love for you.
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry to hear that. I just can't even imagine the pain and soul-searching that this news has caused. I pray that you will continue to hope in eternity and the plan our Father in Heaven has for each of His children.
We will love another McMillan boy as long as possible!
Love,
Julia
My heart aches for you, because I have travelled down that road myself- a couple of times, and I know it is very difficult. I also know, that your faith and hope in the Lord, Jesus Christ is what is going to sustain you through this. That, and the love of your family and friends. And you will come out of this experience even stronger. The Lord must have some tremendous blessings in store for your little family to have given you so many trials to deal with. It is how you deal with it that will bring forth renewed strength and his blessings. You are an inspiration to many. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time, and know that my prayers are with you. I will put your name on the prayer roll at the temple.
Love Jeanne Lamb
We are so sorry for this devastating news. It must be very difficult at this time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
David and Juliann
I am so sorry to hear the news. We are thinking and praying for you and know that your strong faith and Heavenly Father's love will get you through this trying time.
Thank God that the babies you already have are healthy, and God willing, Tyler will continue to amaze us all with his strength.
Sometimes it feels like you just can't get a break, but I know that God has a plan for you, and that his goal is your forever happiness.
You are, as always, in our prayers.
Our hearts go out to you! This was such sad sad news. I know the feeling of hoping and waiting for a child and losing him. You are such wonderful parents and are such amazing people. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Kathy N
Love,
Amy, Clay and Sam
My heart is so heavy hearing your news. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. You are on the Saint Matthew prayer chain so there are lots of people praying for you and lifting up your family. Your strong faith is so amazing and touches all who read your words.
Marcie Diffenderfer & family
i love your divine love and knowledge of the gospel. although i didn't hang out with you a lot before we moved, i enjoyed the light that radiated from you, especially when the topic of the gospel came up.
I am so sorry to hear this news. This little baby is so blessed to have such wonderful parents. You continue to be an inspiration to me. We will be keeping you in our prayers.
Love,
Angie
5 1/2 amazing weeks with her, with 5 of them being at home with us. Ryker was born 1 year and 9 days later, with HLHS. He had his surgery and lived 7 weeks when he passed away VERY unexpectedly. So here we are, with Ryker's angel day tomorrow. It sucks to see your baby suffer, and it sucks to not have them here, but I know I will be with them again some day. We have our adoption papers in and although it may not be the end of our biological kids, it is the path we are taking right now. Anyways, if you need to ever talk, my e-mail is emilygourley@gmail.com. Feel free to visit our blog, and know you will be in our prayers.
Heart hugs,
Emily Gourley
Love,
Denae
I had no idea all of this was going on. I am so so sorry. We will keep you in our prayers. You are amazing and your baby is blessed to have you as a mother, even if only for a very short time. Again, our prayers will be with you guys.
Love, Heather