As the last week went on we knew Noah wasn't able to fight any longer. He had up and down days and on Thursday the doctors actually spoke to Aaron and I and said they didn't think Noah was going to be strong enough to continue fighting. By Friday night and Saturday morning it was clear to the doctors but especially to us that Noah's body was shutting down, and we know that Noah was just holding on long enough for us to be ready to say goodbye to him.
I will write more about it all later as I want to always have a record of the day we said goodbye to our incredible angel on earth, but for now all I can say is that it was the hardest day of our lives to make the decision to let him go and finally be free from his disabled body, and to say goodbye to him.
Noah passed away very peacefully last night (Saturday 8th October) around 7.15 pm. Aaron, Jay, Harri and I were with him and also my Mum and Chrish. I don't know how much I'm going to be able to write about the moments when it happened, but as hard as it was it was just so peaceful and after Noah had passed all the anxiety had gone and we knew he was happy and at peace.
We love you monkey and are so lucky that you blessed us with ten incredible years. We know we will be with you again one day, but don't know how we will live without you until then. We hope and pray you stay close by us. Our family just doesn't feel right without you here.
huge tears streaming down my face.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYour family is in our thoughts and prayers, I am so very sorry. All our love and prayers
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss of your precious son. Hugs to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI've only been following your blog for about a year but I feel a strong sense of connection to your family. My thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort are with you all.
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V
my sympathies, condolences, prayers and love. i know Noah is now playing with angel aaliyah and angel Christopher...hydran angels who greeted him upon his arrival. hugs and love. sue ruth, mi. usa
ReplyDeleteMore tears, more hope and pleading prayer that you'll feel all of our love and Heavenly Father's this week too.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures...sacred. This post is one that I was hoping you would never have to write. I love you King family. I love that most amazing boy of yours. Thank you for allowing me to know him, to know you.
ReplyDeleteLove u guys!! Praying for u daily! Xox
ReplyDeleteSo special and beautiful Lisa. What an amazing little boy and family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you xxx
I can't believe this post has finally had to be written. There are no words. Xxx The privilege was both ways for the most amazing last ten years.
ReplyDeleteSo much love in that room. Much love coming from us to you. Take care xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove you.
ReplyDeleteKeep strong.
Hugs x 1000.
Fiona. xxx
These are heart-wrenching pictures. What a great thing that you have them, though. Even greater is that you have each other, and that you'll always have the gift of Noah.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the photos, (you know how I (and, so far, 18 people on facebook) feel about the one about you) but I especially love the one of Kobe. He's cheeky and adorable and I know he loved Noah so much, and I know that his cheeky face is going to see you through. The way he's looking at Noah is so simple and sweet, as always.
What a hard blog to write Lisa. The pictures say it all. I have tears in my eyes and my heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog a few years now and I am so sorry to hear about Noah. What an amazing family you are, Families are truly eternal.
ReplyDeleteIm so glad Im home today after all these tears. can't even begin to imagine how difficult it must have been for you all to say good boy to your beautiful little boy...
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I have always kept up with your blog and laughed at the resemblance between your Noah and our Eli. Their open mouth sleeping pose and even their smiles. Our family is mourning your loss even though we never met Noah in person. Thank you for sharing your journey with others.
ReplyDeleteI've followed your blog for the last year or so and I think you are truly wonderful people. Thank you so very much for sharing Noah's story, I'm sure it will serve as a beautiful record for you in the years to come, but it has also affected many people around the world. It has been a privilege to read and learn about this precious boy and the strength of his family. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all. Noah touched so many lives and we are thankful for the privilege of knowing such a precious little man. We are thinking and praying for you all at this time! Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteLisa, these photos are so beautifully honest and completely break my heart. I can't imagine saying goodbye to one of my children. You are so brave and wonderful. The prayers are flowing as much as the tears. Love to you, Aaron, Jay, Harri and Kobe xxx
ReplyDeletemy mum knows of noah through newstead heights im so sorry for your loss of noah i have followed your blog for quite awhile now
ReplyDeletei just wanted to say my mum knows of noah though newstead heights im so sorry for your loss of noah
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say I am so deeply sorry for your loss.Since ever I found my relatives in Aussi/Tassi I've clicked on your blog several times and was just amazed by your family and your sweet boy's story.Thank you for sharing your son with us.I will be praying for you and your family!
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I am hoping your darling son Noah is free and happy and watching over you. Your generosity in sharing your family is beautiful. I know a student who is enlightened for having met you and Noah. Your photos break my heart. May you find comfort from those around you. I may not know you but I send your family my love.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa! So sad to read this post. So glad the boys were all here to say goodbye. My heart goes out to you and I am thinking of you all. Massive hugs!
ReplyDeleteLisa our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so sad for you guys, RIP Noah love Dearne and Matt
ReplyDeleteI only just read this...
ReplyDeleteI cant even imagine...
You are all so very blessed to have such a precious soul entrusted to your care for such a small time...and you did it so well!
All i can say is: Im thinking of you all.
I love you guys.
xxxx
I've been following your blog for and know you are a loving and strong family. I am so sorry for your loss...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful family.
Anthea
Dear Lisa, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Xx Petalyn
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, no mother should have to loose a child.
ReplyDeleteMy son, Nathan, reminds me so much of your Noah. He left us for Heaven back in December (at the age of 6)after a stomach virus compromised his breathing. I read Noah's story-and it is unbelievable how similiar my son's early years were to his.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little boy-may his spirit live on in your hearts forever and may you find comfort in knowing you will see him again one day.
Melissa
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathan
Dear Lisa I have been following your blog for the past year and have always found your family so inspirational. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Noah. I hope you find comfort to know that Noah is now with the Lord at peace. God Bless you all xxx
ReplyDeleteLisa, you probably don't remember me, I remember meeting Noah for the first time when he was just born in the hospital. I stopped by the hospital with Tim Eccles and remember how beautiful he was, I also came a year later and we visited with your family and I remember the feeling of love in your home when I was simply overwhelmed giving Noah a cuddle while you fed him, the thoughts of how capable and amazing you and Aaron both are continue to come to me from that day to today when I read your blog. I cried. Such a loss but a blessing to have known this wonderfully perfect spirit. You fought long and hard and I doubt Noah would have been as healthy or lived as long without the constant care and dedication you gave him each and every day. I love you and pray for your hurting hearts at this time to feel healing peace.
ReplyDeletewhat an incredibly beautiful family you are, thankyou so much for sharing this Lisa.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Tears are streaming down my face. My grandson Oliver has Alexander's Disease and it is very difficult to cope. I pray that we can be as gracious as you have been. I am so glad Noah chose you for his family.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
So sad. And yet so beautiful. A heart-wrenching and heart-warming post.
ReplyDeleteYou have a strength that find absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family. Tears for Noah and for your husband.
ReplyDeleteI bawl for you. And for your family. I bawl for Noah that he wasn't able to stay longer.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky is Noah, all he has ever known is love - here and there.
From a stranger, who feels so much sadness for you right now. I bawl. xx
I came across your blog & I'm so sorry for your loss. How precious are those 10 years with your angel Noah? It brought back many memories. I lost my only grandson, Ollie, in March. He drowned in a washing machine. Death is so harsh sometimes. When we share each others grief, it makes it seem lighter. My daughters story is here: hebbsters.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI have just started a blog for the grandparents.
We are mourning the loss of our grandchild & trying to help our children get through each day.
grandparentswithangels.blogspot.com
sending love & hugs your way.
My name is Kris and I live in Atlanta, GA in the United States. I came across your blog, read Noah's story, and the tears began to flow. Then loosing your husband after that - I cannot imagine. May The Lord keep you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Kris
I was really crying reading your blog, anyway, i hope your all much better now.
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