Farewell Sweet Prince
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At a little before 10am the final flicker of life left in our son Max's body ascended to join the rest of the stars in the sky. Look up tonight to find the star with the most brilliant twinkle and you will see his glow.
It should be noted that to the end he fought and it was only in death that we could see just how destroyed his body had become. The passing was very quick, indicating how dependent on machinery he was and how sick he had been. The agony of the decision to remove his support was lightened by feelings of relief we both felt in the time after his passing. Even at the final moment, when the doctor had to listen for a heartbeat, Max still was fighting and the doctor had to come back a second time. In the end, his will was stronger than his body. And his spirit has carried him to a better place - free of pain and suffering. He was and is our mighty mighty Max.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. We are thankful for the 16 months we had our son, and especially for his his effort these past three months. Thank you Max. Thank you angel. You are our love.
Grace will be coming over shortly. She just asked us if Max "was just bones now." We told her he still has skin and hair and all the outside stuff but the inside stuff that made him play and love went to heaven. She told Auntie Bethie that "it's fun to play with people in your dreams." She will be our salvation.
Please pray for his soul and for strength for our family at this difficult time. Please continue to look to this update for funeral arrangements.
With love from Minnesota and from above,
Mike, Margaret, & Grace
At a little before 10am the final flicker of life left in our son Max's body ascended to join the rest of the stars in the sky. Look up tonight to find the star with the most brilliant twinkle and you will see his glow.
It should be noted that to the end he fought and it was only in death that we could see just how destroyed his body had become. The passing was very quick, indicating how dependent on machinery he was and how sick he had been. The agony of the decision to remove his support was lightened by feelings of relief we both felt in the time after his passing. Even at the final moment, when the doctor had to listen for a heartbeat, Max still was fighting and the doctor had to come back a second time. In the end, his will was stronger than his body. And his spirit has carried him to a better place - free of pain and suffering. He was and is our mighty mighty Max.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. We are thankful for the 16 months we had our son, and especially for his his effort these past three months. Thank you Max. Thank you angel. You are our love.
Grace will be coming over shortly. She just asked us if Max "was just bones now." We told her he still has skin and hair and all the outside stuff but the inside stuff that made him play and love went to heaven. She told Auntie Bethie that "it's fun to play with people in your dreams." She will be our salvation.
Please pray for his soul and for strength for our family at this difficult time. Please continue to look to this update for funeral arrangements.
With love from Minnesota and from above,
Mike, Margaret, & Grace
posted by Mike Ciacciarelli
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