Clayton Dominic Lear was delivered 7:04 pm on September 19th, 2008. He weighed 2 lbs 10 oz and measured 14 1/2 in long.The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck and both legs, but several times, around his right leg, especially tight. He was so perfect, so sweet, so cute. Our hearts ache for not being able to get to know this perfect little boy yet. But we do have casts and prints of his tiny hands and feet, photos, and were able to hold him as long as we wanted. This was a huge blessing for us.
His graveside service will be held Wednesday at the Little Butte Cemetery in Annis. He will be buried with my brother Lorin.
Thank you so much to family and friends for the prayers, fasting, and words of support. It really does help. We love you.
6 comments:
We're so sorry that you have this heartache. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Rachel and Lincoln,
I'm sorry that after so much anticipation you won't be able to have the chance to raise the little boy you carried for so long. It doesn't seem fair. In my experience, at least in the short run, life very often is not fair. And there is nothing I can do about that. So, I'll continue to pray for your comfort and understanding. I love you and wish the best for you going forward.
Brent
I have thought of your family often this week and we have prayed for you as well. As a mother of young children I cried for you, a mother of young children only trying to imagine how hard this is to go through. I wish I knew the right thing to say to ease your pain. Just know that we love you and are thinking of you and your beautiful boys.
Oh, my goodness Rachel... I have not been keeping up with people's blogs very well lately, and was so saddened to read this post. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I wish I was there to just give you a hug. I know that there is not anything that I can say at this time to make you feel better, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet little family. I will talk to you soon. Love, Stephanie
I am Stephanie V's sister in law! I hope you do not mind if I put up a post.. First and foremost: My heart breaks for you and your husband and for your 2 little boys. My tears, they fall for you. And the pain your feeling and the wondering that is going on in your mind. May sound weird, I know but it's not! I have been there 3 times.
Just over 4 years ago I lost my first little boy Ashton at 24 weeks; No reason, I had to go through the delivery, my milk coming in and no baby. Then over a year ago: another baby boy: Canyon- lost him at 20 weeks! No, it does not get better.. Then 6 months ago- had a miscarriage at 10 weeks: We did all the tests, another boy: no problems.. Though I may not understand WHY I had to go through it, I am still greatful!
The blessings we have of seeing our children again. I know it will take some time to even think.. Please know that your in our thoughts and in our prayers, I AM SO SORRY for your loss- it seems your family has been through SO much. Please know I am a click away if you ever wanted to chat.
Steph has been upset since seeing your blog; her heart, emotions, love are going your way.
I have a website (blog)
http://onesjourneythroughlife.blogspot.com
You can link it through from my blog: It has great information.
What a beautiful little boy!
Much love,
Shalise V. Benjamin
Rachel,
I have followed your story and linked to you through our Discovery Toys group. I am so deeply sorry to hear about your little one. I know there are not words to help ease your pain, but know many people are praying for your sweet family.
God Bless you,
Lindsey
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