In light of opening our hearts to Charlotte we want to think back to where things began. Many years ago there was a baby that began her life just as ours did. Her name was Chloe and since then her parents have been striving to help babies like ours. When we thought of what we could do to honor our daughter's memory, there was only one place our minds led us: the Congenital Heart Surgery Unit at Medical City Hospital for the compassion that they gave our CHARLOTTE ROSE.
If you are interested in making a donation in memory of CHARLOTTE ROSE, the following link will take you to an opportunity to support a charity which we have chosen with the help of the team of CHSU physicians. www.hope4tinyhearts.com
On this site, you'll find the Chloe Duyck Memorial Fund. It is a fund created by the Duycks after losing Chloe to HLHS. They partnered with the Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute (CRSTI) to create a fund earmarked for research and awareness in the area of pediatric congenital heart defects. You'll have the opportunity to mark your donation "in memory of CHARLOTTE ROSE."
We continue to be comforted by the outpouring of love, support and prayers. We are thankful for CHARLOTTE. We are thankful for each of you.
Patrick and Sarah, I want to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Charlotte. Although I know first-hand how very suddenly children with single ventricle can change, I was truly shocked and deeply saddened when Elena called and told me Charlotte had passed away suddenly this past week. I am so very sorry that we could not get her home with both of you which is where she belonged more than anything. You both are truly wonderful, loving, supportive parents and I know without a doubt that Charlotte knew how much you both loved her. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding for all of us on the heart team in the CHSU at Medical City Children's. Thank you also for your generous support of our patients, staff, and research through the donation you have set up in Charlotte's honor. I hope that you and your family can find some comfort in knowing that Charlotte is at peace and in heaven with our Lord and Savior. And I have no doubt that she is smiling and has on one of those big pink bows in her hair!!!!!! All my prayers and love, Dr. Tia
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ReplyDeleteJUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE ON MY MIND TODAY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THAT GOD MAY GIVE YOU COMFORT THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. BEING WITH YOU YESTERDAY MEANT SO MUCH TO ME, JUST TO HUG YOU IN PERSON. WHAT AN INSPIRATON YOU BOTH HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE. CHARLOTTE'S SWEET SPIRIT WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I WILL CONTINUALLY PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.
MAY GOD'S PEACE BE WITH YOU, JUDY
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you & your family! My prayers are always with you & your sweet Charlotte! xoxo
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