Hard labor began around 1:30. We walked a few laps around the unit, then sat for a bit, then called for the epidural. After a couple hours of rest, Lindsey woke up at around 4:30. The nurse checked her and realized it was TIME. We made some quick phone calls to have people head to the hospital as they prepped her, but only moments later, Caden Adair was brought into this world. His spirit had already left his body, taking everyone by surprise. I guess he couldn't wait to go meet Jesus.
Thank you for your prayers.
Please continue, but for a different reason now...
37 comments:
Sending love and prayers to you this morning.
Cindi and Paul
There aren't words that could possibly comfort you now. Don't forget a great community surrounds you in grief and prayer.
Continually praying for you all.
My prayers are with you, but more importantly, God is with you. Take hold of his hand,and don't let go.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you continually.
Roger and Wanda
We were praying all day yesterday and will continue to pray for your whole family as you begin this road of grief. We know what you are going through and will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Love you all,
Craig and Rita
You are on my heart and mind...
with love, Kirsten
My heart breaks with you. I continue to pray for you all.
Laurie H.
My prayers are with you.
Tracy
My heart is so heavy for you this morning. It's hard to understand why things didn't go how we all prayed for, but this I do know - that He is still in control and loves you and your sweet family more than any of us can imagine. You remain on my heart and in my prayers this morning and throughout this journey.
Heather
Our hearts are heavy with saddness. We continue to pray for you and your family.
Shena and Jim
Someone once told me "grieving is the price we pay for loving." Caden has been wrapped in love and may all of the Carslon Crew feel the arms of love wrapped around you at this time and forever.
In Faith,
Vicki
Our prayers and love are with you today and in the days to come.
Rest in peace, Caden Adair...and may God's peace embrace the Carlson family in the coming days.
All our love,
Paula, Howard and Alexandra Connors
My heart is so heavy as I read this morning. My prayers won't stop for you and I will continue to walk beside you in this valley. May you feel Gods presence and comfort every moment of the day. I am so sorry Brandon and Lindsey, truly sorry.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
My heart and prayers go out to you. I will light a candle at my church in honor of your Caden Adair.
-Katherine
I'm so sorry our prayers didn't get the result we all hoped for, but I do believe God will get you through this. My heart is breaking this morning for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!
Karla
I loved Caden Adair Carlson from the moment I first saw him. Thank you for sharing his life with me.
Heaven is more familiar now. This day is so bittersweet.
-Jan
continuing to pray for your family throughout today, and the days to come...love and prayers from Dallas, Tx...
~Kylee
We love you so very much and our hearts are breaking for you today. Hold tightly to each other.
Aunt Jane and Uncle Dan
Our prayers will continue to go up for your family. Know that you are in our thoughts continually and we love you guys. Thank you for the wonderful example of love that you have let us all experience in your sharing of this difficult time.
Love,
Dana, Jason, and Aleksander
My heart breaks for you. I will continue to prayer for you and your family.
Brandi Kershner
All of our Prayers and much love to your family.
Meg & Bryan
Lee & Kim
Brooke & Elena
Thank you Caden for being a part of all our lives. You are very much missed!
We will continue to pray for your whole families healing. The Moody's
We (and many back in Lindsborg) are praying for you in this huge loss. The investment in heaven grows larger... Calvin and Shelly Carlson
I think and pray about your family everyday and I just want you to know how loved you are. Your family is such an amazing group of people. Enjoy them and remember that the time will come when you get called home to be with Caden.
I'm so sorry that you weren't able to have those few special moments with Caden before he went to see Jesus. The joy, though, is that he is with Jesus and isn't in pain. You are in my prayers. I grieve with you.
~Link
Lindsey,
Hold tight to the image of your mom holding Caden in her arms at this very moment and find comfort in knowing that he is surrounded by many other "little Angels" that have gone before him who will be welcoming him with open arms.
I promise you will get through this but allow yourself time to grieve. You have earned it!
Tracy
Dear Lindsey and Brandon,
We are grieving for Caden and hearbroken for you all that you didn't have more time with him today. Please take all the comfort you can in the community of people who love you now, and take all the time you need to be together and to love one another in this incredibly difficult time.
Our prayers continue and we love you-
Robyn and Ben
I am so sorry, know that you are being lifted up in prayer. My niece was born with a similar situation to your little guy. My prayers are with you.
I am sorry to hear the news. I will certainly be by on Wednesday to visit as promised. God's peace be with you both and the kids.
Sending hugs and prayers to you. When it is your own time to die, you will have that precious little fellow in heaven to greet you. It's hard, no matter what we all say. God still loves you, and He will see you through.
Thank you for allowing us to share in your ups and downs.
Love ya!
ELW
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and love surround you.
The Kippers
We are praying for all 5 of you, and will continue to do so. You have made this journey with more grace than I could every imagine.
Mitch and Julie
Caden has Peace now. May Peace find you. You "done good".
Love and love,
Craig
Dear Brandon & Lindsey,
I am a friend of Selena's and have been reading your blog, praying for you. My heart aches for you, but my heart rejoices for Caden who is now with Jesus in heaven. I just finished reading the book, "90 Minutes in Heaven" a few weeks ago. This pastor's description of heaven was so Biblical and so glorious...he gets frustrated even trying to put it into words because it is beyond words. It gave me comfort as I realized so many people dear to me--my parents, my nephew, my aunts and uncles--they are all THERE!! Now Caden is there, too! We can all look forward to the day when we, too, join Jesus and all the saints in heaven. I continue to pray for you during this hard time. Your faith is truly an inspiration to me. God be with you.
Kathy
I left a message earlier but I guess it did not save. I am praying for you as your heart is torn. I am sure Caden was a beautiful little boy. Your mom must be smiling today getting to hold her grandson. I know that things didn't happen the way you wanted, but God's way is better than our way. May he bring you comfort today.
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