Our daughter, Vivian Marie, was born alive yesterday at 1:50 p.m. She was immediately baptized and got to be held by friends and family. Her older brother Jonathan, as he had wished, taught Vivian how to play garbage trucks. Vivian melted our hearts by making cute baby noises, one of which sounded just like "Mommy," and trying her best to nurse. She was quite ticklish, on her feet especially.
Vivian passed away this morning around 5:10 due to effects of her anencephaly. We are very sad, of course, but also very grateful for the 15 hours of life that she was given to share with us. Love has no time constraints.
Read more about Vivian
here.
[Update - Pictures]
