Our son, Rowan, was born with Congenital Heart Disease and later diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He had 2 open heart surgeries, 5 heart caths, and 2 additional surgeries. Realizing that despite fighting for him, Rowan was never going to get better and that he was hurting, we made the decision to change our fight from a long life, to a beautiful end to it. Hospice was a true gift and a beautiful time for our family. We said goodbye to our son when he was 7 months old.
Today, Rowan rapidly begin to shut down. He has not been awake. He is sleeping and peaceful.
Hospice did come see him. They believe that he will probably pass within the next 24 hours.
We have lit his candle, along with our candles to burn with the warmth and love that we have for our beautiful son.
If you would, light a candle for him. Let him feel the warmth of all those who love him and wish him well on his journey to the next place.
A candle for Rowan is glowing with love in our home. Peace to you all.
ReplyDeleteOur candle is burning for Rowan as well. Praying, praying, praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteOur candle is burning as well for yo Rowan...we do not know you, yet
ReplyDeletewe have grown to love you, sweet angel.
A candle is burning for Rowan in Minnesota! Praying for you all. Love you Twin!
ReplyDeleteA candle is burning on our mantel, to help guide Rowan on to the next place, to help he find his way to an all loving, soothing and peaceful place. Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteI don't know your family, but I will not stop praying. This is in God's beautiful hands. Rowan is deeply loved. He is a precious sight in Jesus's eyes. His light will continue to shine.
ReplyDelete-God bless
We lit a candle for Rowan....
ReplyDeleteWe are burning a candle for Rowan. Love to you all. Many prayers for peace and a beautiful beginning to his heavenly life.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun he will have with Jesus, running and playing with no pain! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say "see you soon!" to your sweet little one! A candle is burning at our home for you all!
ReplyDeleteWe lit a candle for Rowan in Eugene, OR. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteCandles are lit for Rowan in Los Angeles. He leaves this world knowing that he was loved and he loved. His sweet journey will continue.......
ReplyDeleteWe have a candle burning for Rowan. We are praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteYour story has truly touched me. I am a social worker for Silverado Hospice in Houston, Texas and am so honored to work with such strong families such as yourselves. Continue to keep Rowan's memory alive and remember that his candle never burns out.. May God's peace and blessings comfort you.
ReplyDeleteA candle burns now in our home to add to the all the candles lighting Rowan's way to his heavenly home...God's love and peace to you all...blessings!
ReplyDeleteA candle burns in our home for yall this story realy touched me and my brother .. May god be with yall as candles all over the world are lit to help rowan go home to the lord..
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My name is lacey littlejohn i didnt know how to post it with my name
DeletePrayers for you and your precious family, we have a candle lit for sweet Rowan.
ReplyDeleteI will light a candle for little Rowan. I am sorry for your pain as well as his. Prayers with you in this difficult time from tahlequah, ok
ReplyDeleteI don't know you or your family but I just wanted to say I am so sorry to hear about your baby Rowan. Prayers for you and your beautiful baby. My heart breaks for you. I am lighting a candle in San Jose, CA to honor a baby.
ReplyDeleteMatt, I am so sorry to hear about the difficult times your family has faced over the last several months. I cannot image how hard it must be for your family. We lit a candle for Rowan down here in temple, tx. May the lord be with you and your family in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteTony and Lindsey Tricinella
A candle is lit in Ohio for Rowan! Many prayers for Rowan and yor family!
ReplyDeleteOur candle is lit.... Rowan's story, and the strength and love of his family, has truly touched our hearts.
ReplyDelete- The Lubins, Plano, TX
My prayers are with this family tonight. Watching your baby go home, to be with his father isn't easily but your strength is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhen my sister lost her daughter I couldn't fathom why God or how God could do this. I didn't know how to understand something bigger then life. Sadly I began to lose my faith. My grandmother( with a faith like no other) saw my struggle, she sat me down and told me. Even if we can't see what's happening, God knows Whats best. She told me maybe my niece was golden, that we are placed here on earth as a test of our faith and she had passed. God brought her home so young because she was too good, he new he needed her. I thought about that and realized he was taking her home so she would never see the evil that this world can hold. No pain, no grief, no suffering. He saved her, and I thank him every night for that. God bless you, my candle is lit in Edmond Oklahoma for you baby rowen.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful little boy.
ReplyDeleteThere is a candle lit for him in New Zealand. With love.
A candle in Libya for sweet baby Rowan from one of your SLCH CICU RNs
ReplyDeleteAs Rowan's light fades here on earth, his spirit will brighten your days forever more.
ReplyDeleteLighting a candle for the beautiful angel we know as Rowan. Being a close friend of his grandpa and through you're inspiring story, Rowan will forever be in my heart. May God's peace and love comfort your family.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Melissa Elam
Elle,
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You, Matt and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
LnL,
Danielle D
A candle is burning in our home for Rowan. We are praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteJill
I just lit a candle for Rowan and your entire family. Please know that LOVE surrounds all of you.
ReplyDeleteIn Love and Light,
Kathleen Garrison
We will light a candle in Pittsburgh, Pa and say a prayer for Rowan and your family! What a beautiful way to celebrate the gift the God gave you. May Jesus give you peace in this circumstance.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that your family has had to experience this. He is a beautiful baby, and I will be lighting a candle for him. God bless.
ReplyDeleteWe have a candle for Rowan burning bright in Illinois.
ReplyDeleteWe have a candle burning bright for Rowan in Massachusetts xxoo
ReplyDeleteLittle Rowan,
ReplyDeleteYou are turning into a real angel now that you are crossing to the other side. You will stay pure, innocent and will be loved always.
We will light a candle for you in our home.
To the family. We are deeply sorry for your angel to be leaving so soon. Prayers have been said and candle will be lit.
Warm thoughts and prayers
I have a candle burning for Rowan and his beautiful family. My choir had the privilege of singing for Rowan and his family, and now they are in my heart. Rowan's spirit has touched many, many lives. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteThere will be a new star shining in the sky for him.
Katherine
What a beautiful life. Not many experience the love and compassion your family shares. So blessed you are. Rowan was definitely sent to the perfect family.
ReplyDeleteA candle has been lit, in Minnesota, to help lead your little Angle into God's hands. May God Bless you with peace and all the comfort you need to help get you through this journey. My prayers are with your family during your days to come.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a tough journey,I know. Although I never got to meet my sweet little Great-Nephew Rowan, he has definately touched the hearts of so many. I just sang a peaceful song for him. Much peace and comfort to all of the family. All my love, Mare
ReplyDeleteA candle is burning not for just this baby boy but for all of the baby's who have been strong enought to pass on to a better Place. I hope one day I will be as strong as those baby's.
ReplyDeleteWichita, Kansas
A candle is lit next to me for Rowan. Thinking peaceful thoughts for your family.
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