When we first took Kai off chemo in September I remember feeling so scared that my whole world would disappear. I felt like I would never see all of these people again, his nurses and therapists, our chemo family, even our typical mom/ baby friends. After two years of being Kai’s mom, a chemo mom,… Continue reading Circle of Healing
It has been a long and busy week getting ready for the Kai filled day we had on Saturday! First on the agenda: Kai’s Village Holiday Market fundraiser in support of Kai, Sherry’s House and the Jimmy Fund. http://kaisvillage.org/ http://www.whyme.org/ http://www.jimmyfund.org/ The event was a HUGE success! I still can not get over what our community… Continue reading A day to remember
I am trying to keep perspective and look for my lessons in all of this. What is Kai trying to tell me? What am I supposed to learning? I woke up fairly early the morning after Kai’s service, after going to bed around 1am. I was mad at myself for not sleeping longer but once… Continue reading Lessons
Kai’s service was pretty amazing. While it was short notice, I am happy we were able to hold it on Friday so Marks mom and sister could be there with us. I was comforted by the many people who came to hold us up and honor Kai. People I had not seen in years. People… Continue reading Kai’s Service
Today will be hard and long and filled with tears and hopefully a little laughter. In the days since Kai left us we have been surrounded by the love and support of our family and friends. Our house has been packed with food and drink. Candles have been lite and a fire in the fireplace… Continue reading Phantom cries
Kai Parker Rezendes, 2 Grafton – Kai Parker Rezendes passed away at Children’s Hospital in Boston on November 27, 2012. Kai was born on September 5, 2010 and diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in May of 2011. He will be remembered by his parents, Kerri (Padgett) Rezendes and Mark Rezendes, grandparents Scot and Susan… Continue reading Kai Parker Rezendes
After another long day of fighting, Kai’s body finally gave in. He died in my arms just before 11pm last night. It was not as peaceful as I had hoped, he was just so strong, but as painful as it was to watch I believe he felt no pain. His spirit had already moved on.… Continue reading Rest baby
It’s hard to believe three weeks ago Kai had a fever and we drove in to the hospital at midnight and we have been here ever since. We have been living in this hospital for three weeks! Kai and I have been sharing this bed for three weeks. Mark has been driving in and out… Continue reading Three weeks
This morning we had about 5 minutes of open eyes. His hands were cold and his fingers were blue yet his breaths and heart were steady. By midmorning his head was feeling warm to me and I noticed the color came back into his hands and feet. We decided to do some suctioning to try… Continue reading Saturday -fever
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