2020 Team 11 - Team Nicholas

"I would have had a breath of his hair, one kiss of his mouth, one touch of his hand, than an eternity without it..."

We were 34 weeks pregnant with our son, Nicholas, when we were told the most devastating news any parents could hear.  "Your baby is incompatible with life... he will most likely not survive birth."

This was the day our world stopped.  The day we were told that part of our baby’s brain had had not formed.  From that moment on our family would be forever changed.

Nicholas was born on November 7, 2008 at 35 weeks.  He was perfect and pure.  Ruby red lips, gorgeous, deep red curls and skin just like the little angel that he was.  We were able to spend several hours him and cherished each moment.  We held him. Kissed him. Memorized him....

Nicholas continues to be an integral part of our family.  He has taught us strength when we thought we wouldn't go on.  He has blessed us with abominable spirit... and graced us with infinite love and healing.