Thursday, July 30, 2009

In Loving Memory...

This is my little nephew Xavier. He was born to loving parents (my brother and sister-in-law) in September of 2007. Shortly before his birth, his parents were told that he would not survive because of his conditon hydranencephalus. After he was born, they were told he would only live for a few hours, after that they were told a few weeks, but Xavier was a fighter, his courageous spirit wanted to be with his parents as long as possible. As Xavier grew so did his personality, he loved listening to his parents and grandparents, and would often reward them with one his heart warming smiles. He was able to go home and live with his parents for the majority of his life. In June of this year he got a virus, that made him very sick. He was in Salt Lake at Primary Childrens for the remainder of his life, with both parents at his side. He passed away on Monday morning. He touched the lives of so many. We will always remember Xavier and the loving spirit he had. I am so grateful to my Savior for making it possible for families to be together forever. We love you T.J. and Devoney and are praying for both of you.

5 comments:

Jessica said...

What a beautiful tirbute to Xavier!! He was so sweet and loved by all who knew him.

Dwight and Kristian said...

sorry to hear about your families loss. we will keep you all in our prayers.

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for doing this for him.
Love, Devoney

Tonya said...

Janelle can I just say you are wonderful! That was so beautiful. I wish I could have known your nephew. Thanks for sharing. I too am so glad that families are forever!

Mike and Deanne said...

Nice, Janelle! I really love his glasses picture! What can I say I really love all his pictures! I really love that sweet boy! I miss him so much! I'm trying to be brave, but it seems like just thinking about him makes me cry now! I don't know if it's finally hit me that it's real now or what? I just hope I get braver soon!