I am so extremely sad to post that this evening our precious little Will passed away. He gave us and many family and friends a wonderful month. Even though many of you did not meet him personally, you touched his heart.
His passing came so quickly, no one was prepared. In the end NEC or Necrotizing Enterocolitis took it's toll way more aggressively than anyone could have ever imagined.
Everyone's thoughts, prayers, comments, and emails have meant the world to us.
A very special thank you to the incredibly talented, compassionate and amazing medical staff in the Intensive Care Nursery at Dameron Hospital.
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Aimee & David,
Words cannot express how deeply sad I am and how sorry I am for your loss. While Will was with us for such a short time, he taught us all so much about strength, hope and perseverance. I know you take comfort in the fact that he is in a better place. He certainly left his mark on our hearts forever and we will remember that brave little guy and what he taught us for the rest of our lives. You know if there is anything at all that I can do, I'm here.
Lots of love,
Wendy
I pray that our lord will grant you and your family the grace he gave his mother to endure the sufferings and loss she experienced. Your dedication and love for Will is inspiring and gives the people you come in contact with, both directly and indirectly, hope and comfort in the presence and love of God. We will never know on this earth what a difference his 30 days will make to the world but i am sure our Lord has big plans of love and grace that will continue to bless all who have known Will and those who will come to know him through the telling of his life.
This is only the beginning.
God bless you, your husband and your family
P.S.
Please pray for the NICU nurses
Aimee & David,
Words do not express how truly sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you both during this difficult time.
With love,
Julie
Aimee and David,
We just wanted to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of your little guy. I feel like I know him after reading your blogs. You are both amazing parents and did so much to comfort Will. We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts.
Much Love,
Elizabeth (Amy Vizz's cousin)
and the Downing Family
Aimee & David,
I am soooo very sorry. Jesus needed Will up in Heaven with him. Just think Grandma & Grandpa Hove are playing with him. I pray that God gives you 2 strength & encouragement. Even though we didn't get to meet Will, he sure left an imprint in my heart. Just looking at the pictures he was a sweet little guy. Aimee, stay strong. We Love you, Lynne & Pat.
Aimee & David -
My heart is broken for you and your tremendous loss. You son touched the lives of so many and we will all miss him dearly. I pray that you both will find comfort and peace during this horrible time of your lives. So many of us love you and are here for you if you need anything.
God bless you both,
Laura
Aimee,
This one of my saddest day of my life and all our family. I have grown to love Will and I will miss him sooo. Reading all about him was so precious. Nothing I can say can make the pain you and David are feeling. You need to know that love you so very much and I am so sorry.
Be sure of this Mom has him now and he will be cared for. I can almost see Mom giving her sniffing kisses and she will always be there for him.
With all my love,
Aunt Alice
Aimee and David,
My heart is aching for you both. There aren't any words that can make Will's passing any easier. You'll all be in my prayers.
All my love,
Keri Ramar
My heart is so extremely heavy. We are praying for some bit of peace to come to you. I am your friend and I will be here.
Ashley
Aimee&david...james and i are very sorry and we are thinking of you both , your in our prayers ..love Jackie mills
Aimee and David
We love you with all our heart and soul! you mean more to me than words can say, all my love and prayers are with Will now, and forever, I know that Grandma will love and take care of him, he will be safe with her in her loving arms. She loved us kids more than anything, and she will pass that love to little Will. love your cuz k
Aimee and David,
There are no words to ease the burden of your pain or to express our heartfelt sympathy. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Little Will was such a fighter and he lives in the hearts of all who were touched by him. He was precious and beautiful and strong and affected so many lives during his short time with us. We will pray for God's loving hands to guide you through this most difficult time.
Lots of Love,
RJ and Stephanie
Dear Aimee & David,
I have checked your blog every day except this weekend and my heart just broke when Mary called me this morning with the news of Will's passing. I just wish I could put my arms around you and somehow ease your pain. I do know,with all my being, that our Lord brought Will into our lives and hearts for a reason and I know, without a doubt, that he knew how loved and treasured he was to us all. I want to thank you for taking the time each day to share him with the rest of us. I have truly come to love him more each and every day and felt like I had shared his journey on earth and ultimatly his journey to be "our" little angel. I will always remember him as a fighter and as your mom said "a sweet boy". I love you and will always be here any time you need anything.
Marion
No words can even express how sorry I am for the loss of your precious Will. I admire your strength and courage. I cannot imagine how difficult those 30 days were for you but Will had the chance to feel the tremendous love from his parents. My thoughts and ptayers are with you.
Love, Shawnna
aimee and david, I can't help but think of you guys and will everyday. you have left such an impression in my mind and heart. I wish there was something i could do to help you in this sorrowfull time I would like to talk with you on the phone if you are up to it please call the nicu for my number take care of eachother, i see the strength you two have and support of one another and it is beautiful love shelley
Dearest Aimee and David,
My heart is with you both, prayers are sent your way by the entire staff of the NICU at Dameron. We thank you both for all that you gave to us. I was blessed to have been there when Will was born, as a new nurse, this was an amazing experience to be a part of, thank you. And from the nurses that cared for him while he was in the unit, he gave each one of them many gifts that will always be in their hearts. Forever.
Will, amazed us all and he will never be forgotten. Kangaroo care is an absolute neccesity, and the voices and heart of the Hensley family, friends and supporters have been heard and lovingly accepted. We are greatly appreciative of all who have donated to the William David Hensley Kangaroo care fund. We will soon begin practice sessions in the NICU, kangarooing preemie dolls "hooked" to the ventilator, and as our director said the other evening, "every baby will be kangarood". Little, or big. And Aimee, David, I promise to remember Will every single day that I work with a little miracle needing the kangaroo care that Will loved so dearly. We will be a little aussie zoo of kangaroo. :)
Bless you both, and thank you...a true testiment to what love can be like in it's greatest form.
Blessings,
Christine Moles, RN and staff
Dameron NICU
Aimee and David-
My entire family is greatly saddened by your loss. Some day I hope the words you have written in this blog serve as a memorial to your precious son. I hope they remind you of the precious time you spent with him and bring you comfort. Be kind to yourselves.
Sean Michaels Mommy here..I just read your entire blog..I cannot beleive evrything you went thru..I feel like such a baby I cry when he desats or they leave him on o2..i dont have the strength that you have..God must have known you were strong just like that poem on Johannas site...I too had a traumatic delivery and am not handling it well..I am hoping to stop crying soon..;). God bless you for all that you are doing to help the babies and the parents..take care...
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