Our Kendell and what we've come to know.

(Dustin speaking) In the summer of 2005, we became pregnant. We were both ecstatic. Faith almost immediately lost every ability except that of housing our growing baby. It was hard to see her suffer. She never slept either but, we tried to stay positive. Doctors put her on special medicine usually used for cancer patients. He also finally suggested she stay put (a bed rest type thing). We exercised her legs and made sure she didn't get blood clots. Each passing day was an accomplishment for us. Times were hard.
We found out we were having a baby girl. We named her Kendell. (Faith speaking) One day we found out Kendell was sick, very sick. We prayed and attended the temple, we traveled, we cried, we gave birth....... we grieved.
The circumstances were unimaginably cruel.
Our Kendell is now in the spirit world spreading the gospel. I don't know all the"Eternal" details if you will, but I love my first daughter as much as our precious Ava and I know we'll all be together again one day, this I have indeed come to know! (Still Faith speaking) I'm not stupid, I know I've changed. Big time! People say I don't smile as much. But everyone grieves differently, and not to toot my own horn, but I'm pretty good at it. (he he) The good news is, Ava is helping me find that stinking smile again and "time" doesn't hurt either. One day I'll be the same old gal.
We have come to know that nobody will ever know exactly what we had to endure . And that's OK! It has got to be ok, otherwise I would have disowned everyone. I also know everyone has their very own trials. Everyone! Dustin and I have come to know that just when you think you can't go on, someone will often step in and push you through. For example, the several people who aided us with the much needed money for necessary things (one special couple in particular, thanks forever A+T), It can be through friends and loved ones taking action, even putting their life temporarily on hold (Deb), and it can even be those there just to offer a kind word, never to pass judgment.
Anywho, to our surprise, the situation with our Kendell caused quite the stir among the "prenatal" medical field in Utah. It almost sounds ridiculous to say that by the way. But, long story short, Kendell made a massive difference. We have been promised by the "big cheese" at Primary Children's (via phone call) that nobody will ever again have to go through what we did. What an amazing blessing! Not only that, there was a hospice group formed in honor of two Utah based babies, our Kendell is one of them. It's called "Angels Watching Hospice." Formed May 11th 2006. Seems only fitting it was established on my Mom's B-day. What would I have done without her.
In closing, we want to tell you how thankful we are for the gospel and it's teachings. Without it we wouldn't be here. Well, we sure appreciate you taking the time to read a little about our special spirit daughter and all the things she has helped us come to know.

Love,
Dustin and Faith