It hurts too much to tell all of you this in person but yesterday, Monday, March 10 at approximately ten minutes to 2 pm, baby Elliot decided to come into this world and say hello. Unfortunately, his little body was only in gestation for 16 weeks and five days. He passed from us shortly thereafter. Keri called me from work shortly after Elliot was born and I rushed home to see him and say goodbye and to help her cope with our impending loss. Our little guy may not have lived long but he was a fighter and I have nicknamed him Bruiser. All of our children previous have nicknames that begin with a "B" and that's what I chose for him. His lungs weren't properly suited for our environment at the time but his little heart was beating long after we arrived at St.Luke's in Boise. Before he left us for sure our children, save Nathan, were able to hold him and share in the experience and joy of life and then feel the heartache and pain of loss as well. Elliot James Kiel weighed 3.6 oz and was 18.5 cm long. Keri and I believe he would have had blue eyes and strapping smile.
For those of you who wish to convey your love and support we will be having a graveside service for him Friday, March 14th at 215 at the Mountain Home Cemetery courtesy of Rost Funeral Home. We do not ask for any favors or such from anyone, only that you pray for us during this difficult time for our family. Thank you.
Long tough week. He is a beautifully formed little person. All of your children are precious. You are an awesome husband, father, brother, friend and son. Just remember God gave us other people so we dont have to always carry loads alone. We all love you lots.
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thanks mom. love you too
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