The love and support we have received from everyone is truly a blessing and what helps us get through the days. We honestly can't thank anyone enough for all of the prayers we have received.
Yesterday they had to repeat the apnea test because the first one was inconclusive due to a technicality. We have spent as much time with Aidan as we could, we've held him, read him stories and cried for him. We prayed that God would grant us one last miracle, and he has. Aidan was declared brain dead at 6:33pm today, however his heart will go on beating. They have found a child in Illinois that is Aidan's size and desperately needs a new heart. They also have been testing his blood to see if he might be able to either save two children who need kidneys or one adult who needs one. Unfortunately due to the amount of TPN his body has been receiving his liver isn't a viable option, but they will use it in research.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Aidan the Hero
Posted by laura at 12:28 AM
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the strength and spirit that you guys have is something ive never seen and is truly amazing. were so glad aidens heart is going to a donor. im so PROUD of you all. we hope and pray you will continue to have the strength and courage you've already shown. we are truly devastated by your loss. we will continue to keep you in our thoughts in prayers for along time. i wish you the best of luck in your healing process. aiden will very missed. love frannie and anthony
Laura you and mike are heroes also
your courage and faith will always inspire me you guys are Amazing and I am so happy that I was blessed with Aidan's presence. it's so nice knowing that in a cense he will live on. I will miss you sourly after you leave MN you know I am praying for you all
here is a poem some one gave to me after Alex died
When God calls little children to dwell with him above we mortals sometimes question the wisdom of his Love. for no heartache compares with the death of one small child who makes our world seem so wonderful and mild
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold so he picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them and so he takes but a few tp make the land of heaven more beautiful to view
believing this is difficult but somehow we must try the saddest word mankind knows will always be Good bye
so when a little child departs we who are left behind must realize God Loves children
ANGELS ARE HARD TO FIND
you know we love you if you ever need anything call my prays are always going to be with you mike and Aidan
Love always Pascale, Bryan, Nadia and the kids
Dear Mike & Laura,
Aidan is truely a hero. We love him so much as we do you both. God is with you and Aidan is an Angel that will always be with you.
We continue to pray for you and are here for anything you may need.
Love, Alex, Ria & Baby Alex.
Mike and Laura- I am sooo sorry to hear the news about Aidan. He has and always will be a little angel. I am fortunate to have had the chance to take care of him and get to know your famiy. You are in my thoughts and prayers...Laura
Laura and Michael, I am honored and humbled to have met and worked with such a strong,caring and wonderful family. I didn't get to meet you in person Laura, but feel like I know you. It takes special people to be able to give to others during the worst time of your life. But you not only were able to give, you wanted to give. You and Aidan gave life to a baby who was very sick. You not only saved the baby's life but touched the lives of every one in his family and every one who knows him. You also have touch the lives of those of us who met you during this tragedy. I am honored to have worked with you through the organ donation process. It is families like you that makes saving lives possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Amy Roberts, LifeSource coordinator.
Mike&Laura,
I just returned to work tonight and could not believe the news of Aidan. My heart aches for you both. He was such a beautiful boy who was blessed with wonderful parents. I am thankful to have taken care of Aidan and meet you both. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,
Rachel RN PICU
I just got the news... I have no words at all... I am so so sorry. I wish that I could take away your pain...
Shannon
it was an honor and pleasure to care for aidan and to get to know you guys. what an unselfish gesture to be able to do what you did for another family in your grief. my thoughts and prayers are with you both. i am so sorry.
sarah from "the floor"
I am so sorry to hear that Aidan has passed. I know that you, Laura and Mike, are wonderful parents and you showed incredible selfless love for Aidan. You continue to be selfless by sharing the gift of life to other children. I commend your strength and courage through this terribly sad time. I will continue keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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