About This Blog


After losing our baby girl, Callie, I wanted to start a blog to help me express my feelings of grief and begin to heal.  Callie died after living for 35 hours after birth.  She was a fighter and her strength builds my own.  Our doctors determined that Callie had an underlying genetic disorder called Neonatal Marfan Syndrome that lead to all of her health issues.  We are left behind to mourn her absence and try to make meaning of all of this.  It is my hope that others who read this who may be going through similar experiences find comfort in knowing that they are not alone.  Please feel free to message me or leave comments.  Thanks for listening.


For more on Callie's birth story, please click below:

4 comments:

  1. KerryFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Kristin,
    I can't even begin to imagine what you and John are going through, but I hope you believe that Callie is at peace now. I believe she inherited her sense of “fight” from her two loving parents and even with her short time on this earth, she has taught so many people the true sense of love and life. I will continue to pray for you and John and am so proud to be your friend.
    Lovingly,
    Kerry

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Kristin,
    As I read this, I immediately began to cry- I could not help myself. Your words are so powerful!!! I think it is incredibly brave and wonderful that you have chosen to share your experience with the world. I hope it is able to offer you some comfort and help others in similar situation.
    Callie had such a remarkably strong and beautiful soul. I am so sorry that you were not able to have more time with her. I cannot imagine how you and John feel right now but you are wonderful people and I know you will make it through this. I truly admire the grace and strength you have shown through everything...I know if I was in the same situation I could not be so strong. You guys are absolutely amazing!!!!
    You are always in my prayers.
    With love,
    Ashley

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Kristin,

    After reading your introductory about wanting to create a blog to express your emotions and to help you begin healing, I sensed an overwhelming amount of strength, courage, bravery, openness, and love from your message. I truly believe that your healing began from your very first post on facebook about Callie's story.

    Kristin, I know we haven't known each other for very long, but I admire your strength, courage, bravery, love, openness, and YOU as a person. I can see why John fell head over heels in love with you, and I am so happy you two found each other.

    I have no magic words, I have no idea what the two of you are going through, but please know that I continue to pray for the both of you everyday. Take each day as it comes, and know that your friends and family are behind you all the way!

    Thank you for allowing me to share in Callie's memorial service. It was truly beautiful! May your little sunshine shine down on you everyday. As you continue to cherish the memories of your little angel, know that Callie lives on in your heart!

    God bless you, John and your little ray of sunshine!

    Love and prayers,
    Karen Chiaramonte

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  4. Kelly CieslakFebruary 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Kristin,

    You and John continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so amazed by both of you ... and so grateful that you are reaching out and sharing your story. Your generosity and efforts to also help others who may have experienced something similar is nothing short of astounding. I hope it provides you with some measure of relief, and that it helps the healing process. You are brave. You are wonderful. I wish I had your strength.

    With love,
    Kelly

    P.S. I have driven by Our Savior's Way a couple of times since Saturday, and I have made sure to look at "Callie's window." How beautiful!

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