Thursday, May 17, 2012

Our Little Angel Katie

I don't even know where to begin. I cannot tell you how much Michael and I have appreciated the prayers and comments that you have left for us and Katie on the blog. It has given us such strength and comfort to know that so many prayer warriors have been following and helping her in her journey here on earth. Last night at 11:45pm her journey took her to heaven. She was admitted yesterday around noon. They tried for hours to get an iv in her, but she has always been so hard to stick and they just couldn't get one in. They gave her some more Tylenol and antibiotics and for a while yesterday she perked back up and was so happy just sucking away on her paci and her little hand. It made us so happy and hopeful to see how much more alert she was. From tests run, it appears she had a urinary tract infection, a common problem... especially in girl babies. Normally, this would not have been of much concern, but Katie was so different. Her little heart was working so hard to fight her fever that her hands and feet were so cold all day. Without iv access they were not able to get her all of the medications that she needed, so they tried so many times to get an iv. Finally, at around 8:30pm they told us they were going to put a central line in her groin and that we would need to step out for about 30 minutes for the procedure. Then we got a call saying they could not get it yet and were going to intubate her again to keep trying. Sometime after that her heart stopped and they had to perform CPR to get it started again. They had to restart her heart several times and tried repeatedly to get her on bypass, so that her heart would not have to work so hard. Her little vessels are so tiny and by this time so constricted that they were unsuccessful. The doctors said that she was not in any pain. We got to spend some time with her after she had left, holding her and saying goodbye. Please continue to pray for us. We miss her so much already. There can never be enough pictures or videos to capture everything that she was. She is irreplaceable. Our little angel is now in heaven where nothing bad can ever happen to her again. Noone will ever try to poke her or open her chest or put that mean tube back in her throat. She is safe.

17 comments:

  1. Our hearts are broken with you and for you. As I write this, I am in shock. There are no words to express our heart or thoughts. Katie has been such a blessing and joy to all in her time here!! Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you, two. May God reach down and consume you in His love and comfort. Know that our hearts are aching for you and we thank you for the precious memories of a little, beautiful, precious fighter!!
    Much love & many prayers continue!
    Tammy & Carl

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  2. Kristen and Vic, Baby Katherine has been at the top of the prayer list for a long time (along with you two). You guys have more faith than I could probably ever hope to have and it has been a blessing to see how you guys have handled everything. Even though I never met Katherine, it's like I've known her forever and my heart aches for you guys. You are right, she is in heaven with the Father running around and playing. No more pain! I love you guys and am praying for you and your families.

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  3. Words cannot express how sorry we are for this loss. Katie was truly a blessing from the Lord, and her memory will live in all who knew and loved her, even those of us who never met her in person. May He wrap his loving arms around you in this time of sorrow and grief, and know that the two of you are loved by so many. So many prayers for you.
    Love, Meredith

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  4. Kristen and Michael,
    I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear this news. Your time with Katie is a blessing from God. Please know that she is no longer suffering and is now in a most wonderful place. I pray that you both will feel God's presence as He walks with you through the days, weeks, and months ahead. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. Please let us know what we can do for you and Michael.
    Love,
    Debbie Love

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  5. I am so sorry. I know this was in God's plan, but it hurts. I'm thankful Katie was not in any pain. We will miss her even though we never got to meet her. Thank you for posting pictures and keeping us updated. You are amazing. You will be constantly in my prayers. If there is ANYTHING I can do, please let me know.
    Love,
    Karen Reynolds

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  6. I am so sorry for your loss. I know words cannot express the heartbreak you are feeling right now. My oldest child was one your students for a semester this year. We have been watching her progress since she was born. She was such a beautiful baby. Please know we will be thinking about you and praying for you during this difficult time.

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  7. Mr. & Mrs. McKelvey,

    Words can not express how you feel right now. Please remember that God and Katie know. Katie's legacy will forever live on because she has strong parents. Keep praying and lifting God up. Your little angel is looking down and watching over you two. God is giving you strenght to endure this loss.

    May the times you shared with your angel be the strength that you need to get through each day here after.

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  8. Vic & Kristen, I am so sorry! I'm at a loss for words, but I love you guys, & i loved Katie even though I never got to meet her! I'm here for you!!!

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  9. Vic and Kristan,
    I am so sorry. My heart is broken for you. Through your blog I feel like I knew little Katie already, eventhough I never met her. Your faith is so strong and encouraging to everyone! Know that we are praying for you to feel God's comfort and for Him to give you peace that passes all understanding. We love you!
    Jonathan and Jessica

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  10. Mr & Mrs. McKelvey,
    I am so very sorry to hear about baby Katherine. I don't know what to say, I loved little Katie very much because my amazing Algebra teacher loved her so much. Katie was so loved, and she will remain loved. I'm praying for you all, may God comfort you during this time. You have a gorgeous little angel. I'm so sorry. I love you, Mrs. McKelvey.

    Nicole Kearley

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  11. Mr & Mrs. Mckelvey,
    I know that you are probally going to hear the words "I'm sorry" a lot. However, there are no words that can heal such a loss as the one you are experencing.I can't say that i understand, or that i know what your going through completley. I have lost people, but never a child. The only thing that i know to tell you is that the Lord may have wanted her home so he could have on of the most beautiful angles by his side. God gives children as a loan, they are never ours. The Lord wont give you something to deal with if he doesn't think you can handle it. You have to keep that head up, you have to keep trusting God, you have to maintain your faith. It's hard, but one day God will reveal to you why things happened the way that they did, and in the mean time he will heal your broken heart. I know that I am only one of the many who are praying for you and your husband. If there is anything that I could do for you, all you have to do is ask.
    > 1 Peter 5:7
    Sincerely, Rachael Monnett <3

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  12. I have been following Katie's progress since the first. Was sad to read your last post. I know that God will uphold you both during this very difficult season of your lives! May you know that God is near and will never leave you alone!
    Compassion and Christ's Love,
    The Sinclair's

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  13. Heaven could only be adorned by one such as she.

    Much love to all who were blessed by her as they celebrate her life.

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  14. Dear Mr. and Mrs. McKelvey,
    Hey, i don't exactly know how to express how sorry i feel. You are a very strong woman. As my teacher, I know I must keep this on a non-personal level. All i can say really is that, I know Baby Katherine is very happy now. She cant be hurt anymore. She is in a better place. You are so brave and so strong. I was devastated to hear the news. I can say with a honest heart, that i have prayed many nights long and hard for you and your beautiful baby. I know that your heart must be broken, and that the road to recovery wont be easy, but you have so many people supporting you. I feel truly sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
    -Shane Linder

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  15. I am so very sorry for your loss. I found your blog via babycenter, and I could not read this without telling you how much my heart hurts for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

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  16. Dear Kristan and Vic, I too found your blog through Babycenter...we were in the same birth club. Your faith and strength are an inspiration to me as I read dear Katie-bug's story through tears. Know that her story and beauty will never be forgotten by this mama and I will pray for you both everytime I hug my daughter. Thank you for sharing your story.

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  17. I found you blog through Babycenter like many others. You are such strong and beautiful people. My heart goes out to you as I read this in tears. I may not know you, but you will be in my thoughts.

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