USN Bengal Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 My great nephew, Lincoln Crosby Noble was born on June 11, 2011 suffering from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). It is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. It was discovered when he was three days old and they started a series of open heart surgeries at Cincinnati Children's Hospital (the first one at 7 days old) to try to help him, but his condition was/is not stable enough for him to survive without suffering. His instability also led to him being on again/off again the heart transplant list... and a donor has not been found for him. Although he has put up a heroic fight, his parents do not want him to suffer anymore and are disconnecting him from all life support functions today. I ask for your prayers of comfort for him, and his family. Thanks... and thanks for letting me vent. Just need to get it out... [attachment=894:gods_hands.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jamie_B Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 you got it pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN Bengal Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 [b] Lincoln Crosby Noble was healed of his broken body and returned to the Maker of All Things at 8:01pm this evening.[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sois Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 God bless you and him and the family. That breaks my heart.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 hope all goes well friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Elflocko| Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I can't even fathom what your poor family is going through right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 [quote name='USN Bengal' timestamp='1315875101' post='1030370'] [b] Lincoln Crosby Noble was healed of his broken body and returned to the Maker of All Things at 8:01pm this evening.[/b] [/quote] Godspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I cannot imagine what you all have been through, there cant possibly be a worse experience to go through. I am very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I am very sorry.. This is heart breaking to hear. My thoughts are with you and your family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaverHunter Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Good God. The thought of that is heart breaking and then seeing that picture brings you to tears. Thoughts and prayers with you, your family and Lincoln, may he rest in Peace and play hard in Heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 God bless, my friend. Take care of your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULLY Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Really sorry to hear this, brother. My condolences to you and your family. MULLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN Bengal Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks to all of you, and enjoy your loved ones as much as humanly possible... especially your little ones. You never know when they won't be there to hear you tell them you love them, to return a hug, or to hear their laughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Dey Forever Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Heartbreaking. My prayers are with your family. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBacker Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='USN Bengal' timestamp='1316055224' post='1031197'] Thanks to all of you, and enjoy your loved ones as much as humanly possible... especially your little ones. You never know when they won't be there to hear you tell them you love them, to return a hug, or to hear their laughter. [/quote] Wow USN, I just saw this. My heart goes out to you and your family. Life sure can be cruel sometimes, but when an innocent child is gone before they've started, it's especially tragic. We celebrated my Granddaughter's 3rd birthday Sunday. I remember standing outside the delivery room, listening as she was being born, crying like a little girl. Probably the happiest moment of my life. I can't imagine the pain I would have felt if she had only lived a few months. I decided many years ago to start regularly saying the words "I love you" to family members. That's not something we did growing up. We all loved each other, but just never really said it. If you don't say it to your family, start. You never know when those words can be the difference in someone's life. It strengthens the family bond. Of course this assumes you really do love them. I'm lucky that I have a family that's easy to love. None of us are perfect, but all have kind hearts. All of us now say it to each other. I'm just talking about like when you finish a phone conversation, or leaving after a get-together, not just randomly saying "I love you" to your sister or anything weird. If your family is really fucked up and you do love them but don't like them, they might need to hear it more than anyone. Just saying family is forever, try to mend fences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 So sad. My condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Tigers Johnson| Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 You and your family are in my prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan_Bengals_FL- Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 It's terrible that something like that ever has to happen. Best wishes to your entire family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Blake Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Reading this really puts things in perspective. Such a tragic story.......here's to loving memories and brighter days for your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN Bengal Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thank you to all the good people on this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Just seeing this USN. Definitely breaks ones heart to hear this ! Such a difficult decision for his parents to have to make ! My prayers for the family and him go out! Nice post Backer I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsOwn Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 This thread makes me want to go and watch my 9 month old daughter (and first child) sleep. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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