Happy Birthday Karson!

Karson's Birthday Chimes Karson's Birthday Balloons

April 12th 2008 our beautiful son Karson was born. The day he was born he began to fight to live and now it's our turn to fight. We miss him more than anything. We have had to learn how to live again without our sweetheart and it's been very difficult. I still hear his monitor beep, I still look up at the pulse ox to see his sats (oxygen level) and the list goes on. It gives us comfort knowing that he doesn't have to struggle anymore and that he's free of his broken body! We are happy for him but our hearts ache and I'm sure they will until we see him again. Today we had a Toy Story party for him and I wanted to share some of the peoms that were shared with us. The first one was given to us by Kristen (Darren's sister). The picture above of the woody wind chimes goes with this:

Think of me as Karson's voice, here to make your day I hope that when you here me, a smile will come your way. I hope that I remind you of your precious little son, that touched the heart and soul of simply-everyone, As I blow in the wind and sing a pretty song- know that Karson loves you and won't be gone for long, To infinity and beyond is where Karson is for now; I know our Savior will help you get through this time some how, Each time you hear me chime a tune, think of Karson's love, And know that he is safe and happy with our Father above.

The next one is from our Grandma Sorensen.

I will lend you, for a little time, A child of mine, He said. For you to love the while he lives, And mourn for when he's dead. It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call him back, Take care of him for Me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, And should his stay be brief. You'll have his lovely memories, As solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, Since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over, In search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, Nor think the labour vain. Nor hate me when I come To take him home again? I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!' For all the joys Thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, We'll love him while we may, And for the happiness we've known, Forever grateful stay. But should the angels call for him, Much sooner than we've planned. We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, And try to understand.

Then finally from my friend Gayle.

A sweet little child, at a party one day, when toys were being given away, discovered a broken one and with a smile said, "I'll take it you see, I know my Daddy can fix anything, and soon it will be good as new." And once, perhaps, in Heaven one day, when bodies were being given away, A sweet little child, discovered a broken one, and with a smile said, "I'll take it, you see, I know my father can fix anything and someday it will be good as new"

Thank You all for your love and support!!!

The video clip below is of Karson swimming in the bath...I miss him sooooooooo much!!!