Maxwell Hathaway

I haven't written in a couple of days.  But a very good friend told me last night to make sure I bring LIFE into Maxwell's life.  I am saddened to tell my family & friends that Maxwell passed Sunday evening.  Maxwell was surronded by family, a special RN & friend, Sue; and his very special NICU doctor, Dr. Peter Marra; among other nurses that cared for him as well.

We were able to give Maxwell a bath, and comb his hair.  He was so precious to us.  He loved Mommy & Daddy holding him for so long.  For the first time, when he heard Daddy's voice, he opened up his eyes.  When Daddy talked to him, he had his eyes open just staring at the voice he has heard for the past 4 days.  He loved his Daddy!!  And Daddy & Mommy loves him so much!   He was our precious little boy; although we are angry and saddened at the small time frame we had with him, we feel blessed that we had him for that time.  Maxwell Hathaway was a gift from God, and in time, we will honor God's decision to take him to be an Angel.

I believe that Maxwell has seen his great grandmother, Mom (from my side); Grandma Lucia & Grandpa Francisco (G's grandparents); Mamie, and many others who have met him at the gates.

I know that you are in a better place, with no pain & you are able to laugh, and run around with other boys & girls.  There are many flowers, and fields, and you're already playing baseball, aren't you??

You have already shown you're great strength to Gracie!! We know that you will always be her Angel.  She had her first poop Sunday night. :) Yea, Gracie!  She is so strong.  She is doing so well.  She has taken some of my breast milk.  She is also our precious little girl; and what a fighter!  

Maxwell, we love you! We loved you the day we found out we were pregnant.  We will never forget you, we will always honor you.  Gracie will grow up knowing she had a younger twin brother.

To my family & friends:  Thank you for being here during this time.  We are in between Fairhaven & Maine for the next several weeks to months.  We are always looking for Maxwell's strength in our everyday goodnessess; and in everyday milestones with Gracie.  Please respect our time to mourn and grieve our little boy.  I will continue to update the blog, especially since it is very theraputic & a honor to write about my children.

Thanks again for everyone's continued prayers!

Love,
Pattie & Gary, Maxwell & Gracie
xo