Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Nolan Alexander Zuckero

Nolan Alexander Zuckero was born today at 12:41pm weighing 3 lb 13 oz. Our family and friends were able to spend about an hour with Nolan before he went to be with our heavenly father. Our prayers for a peaceful delivery and birth experience were answered.

55 comments:

Pauline said...

I am so sorry for your loss

SBC said...

We do not know one another. A co-worker at AIG passed this info along yesterday.

I just want to let you know your situation has been on my heart and mind ever since Karen M. shared this with me.

I pray you are filled with the spirit of peace. That you are confident in God through Christ. That your little one is a blessing.

Kenzie said...

Karen & family-

COngratulations on the birth of your sweet baby boy! I am sure that the short time you spent with him in your arms was absolutely beautiful... beyond words. I am SO THANKFUL that you felt the Lord's presence during your delivery and I will continue to pray that He absolutely surrounds you with peace, strength and comfort. I know how incredibly difficult it is right now, but I want to remind you that you are being absolutely covered in prayer. God hears each one and although the time with Nolan has been so short, I am so thankful for the confidence to know where he is.

So much love and prayer being lifted for your precious family!
I'm here whenever you need...

Love,
Kenzie

Psalm 61:2- “From the end of the earth I will cry to you when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

Psalm 73:26- “My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Isaiah 40:29- “He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might, He increases power.”

Kenzie said...

Karen-

I just read my comment and it sounds so upbeat... in part that is wonderful. Yet, I know your heart is absolutely breaking and mine is too- our stories of our time, how little the boys are... so similar. SO INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT! Praying so much...

Love you!

Anonymous said...

Oh Karen, I am so sorry. We prayed for a miracle. I know he was precious. I can't imagine how you feel and just know I love you you and will continue to pray for all of you to feel peace about this. I love the name yall chose for him.

Anonymous said...

HI Karen
I am glad the delivery went well. I am sorry for the loss of baby Nolan. I am still continuing to pray for you and your family and so is my Sunday school class. Take care. May God continue to surround you and give you peace.
Kellie Schmidt

Kimberly J said...

I prayed for you today noon your time. Thank you so much for the update.

I second everything Kenzie said! I am so happy you got to meet little Nolan. He was alive and his life has meaning and his presence is felt, even here in a state far away, by a woman who has never met you. I am lifting you up to the throne tonight. Hold onto Him!
Love,
a sis in Seattle
Kim

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy, Brittany and Brianna,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that you felt peace during the delivery. I know that the time you spent with him was beautiful, special, and will be on your heart for a lifetime. You have been in my prayers, and you will continue to be.

Aimee said...

I just came across your blog the other day, and I've been reading it ever since. I've also been praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss!

Melissa said...

I am so thankful for a peaceful delivery and for that precious, precious God given time you had with Nolan. You will all be in my prayers as you go through this grieving process.

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy, Brittany and Brianna,

I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with your entire family right now.

Anonymous said...

My words cannot express the joy that I have that you had precious time with your SON, NOLAN ALEXANDER. Nor can it convey the the way my heart aches for your loss. You have truly seen the face of GOD today and may the blessings of his love and peace cover you all as he did during your delivery today.

We love you all and will continue to lift you up in prayer.

~Becky

Mandy said...

I am so sorry. Praying for you and glad you got to meet your son alive.


Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracefoundation.com

Jane Rafferty said...

Karen, Troy, Brianna, and Brittany,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. As strong as you have been throughout the past 9 months you are never prepared for this moment. We were so glad to hear that the birth was peaceful and that you had those few precious moments with Nolan. I know he felt all the love that you have for him and carried it home with him. May God grant you peace and strength for the days to come. We love you and continue to pray for you. Love, Jane and Keith, Nicole and Emily

Anonymous said...

I will continue to pray for you and your family! I'm sorry for you loss, but praise God you spent some time with him.
Love,
The Worrell's

Anonymous said...

Our love and prayers for comfort, strength, peace and God's grace are with the entire family as you all grieve for the loss of precious Nolan.
Love,
The Phelps Family

Jesse said...

I am glad your family was able to welcome baby Nolan in your arms, and then peacefully hand him over to Jesus.

I'm praying for your tender hearts.

Anonymous said...

Karen, there are no words that I can say that can ease the heartache that I know you, Troy and your family must be feeling. I just wanted you to know that you're constantly in my thoughts and we've all been praying for you. May the Word of God be of comfort to you in this difficult time.
"Hear my prayer, O Lord, And let my cry come to You,
Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble:
Incline Your ear to me;
In the day that I call, answer me speedily." Ps. 102:1-2
He hears all and sees all and is walking right beside you in this journey. You have truly been an inspiration to many people, those that you know and ones that you will never meet. May the God of all comfort meet your every need in the coming days, weeks and months.
Love, Lisa & Tony

Cathy said...

Precious Nolan is resting tonight in Gods arms. Praying for your family.

Anonymous said...

Karen -

I wish I had words of comfort, but all I can say is that my heart weeps for you. You, Troy and the girls have constantly been in my thoughts and prayers lately. I know the time you had with Nolan was a blessing. I am praying for God's peace and much rest for you tonight and in the coming days. As I struggle with my words, I hope God speaks to me, through me and in spite of me.

Your friend always - Holly

Krystal said...

I found your blog yesterday and subsequently prayed for you throughout today. I will continue praying that you will be comforted by God and the Holy Spirit as you grieve Nolan's death but rejoice in his eternal life with Christ. Your girls will also be in my prayers, specifically.

Stacy@hiswaynotmine said...

Karen-My heart aches for you....praising God with you for answered prayer and for time spent with your precious son, Nolan. I have been covering you in prayer today and will continue praying for strength and comfort in each moment and day that lies ahead.

In Christ-Stacy

Anonymous said...

Karen,
My family will continue to pray for you and your family. We are sorry for your loss.

-- Maria

Anonymous said...

My heart breaks for you. My prayers are with you and your family tonight.

Penny said...

Congratulations on your son's birth!! I sing praises to God for the time you had with little Nolan! My heart breaks for your family tonight for your loss as well. You were blessed with an hour but oh my you needed so much more. Know that there are so many praying for a peace that only God can provide.

THE FRYOR CLAN said...

I have been following your blog since one of your coworkers asked us to pray for you- I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but incredibly glad the lord was with you in the delivery room and it was a peaceful delivery. lots of prayers to your family during this time. Nolan is a wonderful name.

Anonymous said...

We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for you all and hope that peace surrounds your whole family. Nolan Alexander is in a safe and wonderful place watching over a beautiful family. Love Dan and Leslie Stokes

Anonymous said...

Troy, Karen, Brittany and Brianna

We are very sorry for your loss, praying for you and thinking of you, and glad you had time to spend with your precious Nolan.

Karen and Daniel

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the birth of a sweet and very loved little boy. I am so happy that you got to spend time with him before he went home to be an Angel. Baby Nolan was too good for this earth and the Lord needed a very special Angel. He is looking down on you grateful that You and Troy made the loving selfless decision to give him life. Look how loved and prayed for he was in his short life, that in itself is a miracle. Your family will continue to be in my prayers. I am prayful that God will see you through this loss. Remember the Lord we serve does not give you more than you can handle or bring you to something that he don't plan on seeing you through.

Love you,

Jennifer Swayzer

Anonymous said...

I so wished I could have been with you all yesterday. Even though I couldn't you were in my thoughts and prayers. The pictures Joann sent to us were so sweet and I'm so glad yall got to see and hold little Nolan. We will see you very soon.
Love,
Dale, Cheryl, Jessie and Dalton

Anonymous said...

You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since you explained Nolan's condition. Although I was not sure of how to pray the messages have been plenty.

I am sorry for your loss. God has a reason, be patient.

In Him,
Robin

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your strength, wisdom and faith is an inspiration.

Wick

asplashofsunshine said...

Although I will never know your sweet family, I wanted to send a note of CONGRATULATIONS to all of you. Little Nolan must have been quite a fighter, and will continue to change your world. Thank you for sharing your story.

Anonymous said...

When you are ready, in your time, we would love to know more of your precious baby boy.

Does he have Brittany's and Troy's twinkly eyes? Undoubtedly he would have had their infectious laugh. Does he have yours and Brianna's soft smiles?
I know that he was the perfect blend of everyone of you.

We are all here for you, to celebrate this life that has touched our hearts beyond measure. We are here to grieve also, and to give our Father all the glory for such a wonderful blessing.

Anonymous said...

No words - just prayers

Anonymous said...

Hello Zuckero Family,

I received word today about the arrival/homegoing of Nolan and was drawn to your blog. My heart was deeply touched by your faith and love. I want to encourage you Karen to continue to keep your trust in God. You will be a blessing to many women to come. Also, I pray that as a loving wife and mother, that the comfort of God's spirit surrounds you as He speaks to your heart. I've never met you, but work with Troy and can just sense the strength your family has. Stay strong in the Lord and be of good courage.
PKW

Anonymous said...

May God's infinite love of you all bring each of you peace and comfort in these emotional times today, and in the days ahead. Peace.

boltefamily said...

I am so sorry. I have lost two baby boys myself and it is such a gut wrenching loss. Please know you are in my prayers.

Love and Prayers
Kristy

Anonymous said...

My prayers are with you both and your family. You are in my thoughts and in my heart.

May God's love and peace be in abundance for you all.

LC

Anonymous said...

I am so thankful that God gave you some precious moments with Nolan before he joined our Heavenly Father. I am continuing to pray for you, Troy, Brittany and Brianna to continue to feel the love, peace, comfort, and strength that God has promised to provide.
Much love,
Barbara

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy, Brittany and Brianna
Things happen for a reason in our lives even though we do not understand them. But our God is faithful to provide us his grace and mercy during those times.
You are in our prayers.
Roel and Family.

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy, Brittany and Briana,

Just wanted you all to know that we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you and your family. I know your precious Nolan felt your love and adoration as you held him in your arms. May you find peace and comfort knowing that Nolan is now an angel watching over you!

Your friends,
Cyndi and Krystin

Kenzie said...

Praying for you today and asking God to heal you in ways that seem unimaginable right now!

Praying for Brittany and Brianna's hearts especially as well.

Love much,
Kenzie

Shana said...

My mother, sister and I were in the waiting room yesterday at the hospital while my niece was in labor. We got to speak to your mother and she shared with us yalls story. I just want to let you know that this breaks our hearts and we cannot even imagine what you are going through. All I can do is think about you and your family. I want to let you know that yall are in our prayers and will continue to be. I am so glad that our Baby Morgan Ashley was able to share a birthday with Nolan. A very special day. You have a beautiful family. Those girls are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

We held hands and prayed for your family yesterday. Our hearts are heavy as we continue to pray for y'all during this difficult time.

Love,

Rob, Stephanie, and Jacob

Anonymous said...

Dear Troy, Karen, Brittany, and Brianna,

My husband just shared an email with me from Ed Braaten. In it I learned about Nolan and the difficult time your family is experiencing. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the heartbreak of losing a child; yet I know you are finding great comfort in knowing that he is with our Father. Please know that Jim and I are praying for you... for God's peace, compassion, and blessing.

With sincere love,
Susan Cromer

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy and girls,
Our hearts have been with you all week as we have prayed for you and little Nolan. It brought back the pain we felt as we lost our little Annette. It was the most difficult thing that I have ever gone through.Our faith in God was tested but it was how we survived. We believed His purpose was that others may know Him and we would be brought closer to Him . You will survive too. You never get over loosing a child but peace will come as you learn to live with it.Much love to you.
Paulette and Johnny

Anonymous said...

Troy, Karen and girls,
I just heard. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Staci Wang and family

Anonymous said...

Karen,
My sister-in-law ran across your blog and sent it to me. I am so saddened by and so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Paige Whitney Hairgrove
P.S. Your girls are beautiful.

Unknown said...

Karen and family,
I don't even know if I can find the right words to say. I am so sorry for your loss and all that you have been through. I admire the faith, courage and strength that your whole family has. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Although there are so many things in life that we don't understand, I do believe that you will see Nolan again in heaven. What a precious angel he is.
-Beverly Bell

Anonymous said...

You are in our thoughts and prayers and wish we could be there. Be strong

Anonymous said...

Karen, Troy, Brittany and Brianna,

I am happy that your family was able to meet Nolan. I am praying for peace among your family.
I do understand how you are feeling. On March 20th I gave birth to my precious baby Hudson. The next day we found out that he had full T18. Hudson lived 83 beautiful days. I think of him everyday, and find peace in the happy memories that we made as a family.
Love,
Tracy and Clay Smith

Anonymous said...

my prayers are with your family, I truly wish i could take your pain away. I know he is watching over you now running and playing with all the other little angels.

marta mom to kayden age7 trisomy 18

Anonymous said...

Karen & Troy

I just got word of what happened. You both are very strong in faith and I pray for all of you that God will wrap his arms around you at this time and give you peace and comfort.

Anonymous said...

Troy, Karen, Brittany, Brianna;
We were so sorry to hear about
your loss. We thought about you often both during your pregnancy and afterward.
with deepest sympathy,
Robert and Marie Covington
Stephen and Angela McInnis
Daniel and Shelia Wagnon
(By Jessica Alexander)
LOVE YOU