First off I like to share with you a message from Colin’s Daddy and Mommy…
This is the beginning of our story… Brian and I have been together for 10 years, married for 3 ½. We are both college graduates (Brian with his masters), we both have the careers we dreamed of, we bought our first home in Oct. 2012, found out we were pregnant on Feb. 29, 2012. To say we were on the top of the world would be an understatement. That world came crashing down on April 19, 2012 when we found out our baby had Anencephaly, a fatal neural tube defect. We were told we could terminate the pregnancy, or continue the pregnancy knowing that when I deliver our baby would live only minutes or hours. We chose to continue with the pregnancy and are due Oct. 31, 2012. On May 15, 2012 we found out we were having a boy!
This is the beginning of our story… Brian and I have been together for 10 years, married for 3 ½. We are both college graduates (Brian with his masters), we both have the careers we dreamed of, we bought our first home in Oct. 2012, found out we were pregnant on Feb. 29, 2012. To say we were on the top of the world would be an understatement. That world came crashing down on April 19, 2012 when we found out our baby had Anencephaly, a fatal neural tube defect. We were told we could terminate the pregnancy, or continue the pregnancy knowing that when I deliver our baby would live only minutes or hours. We chose to continue with the pregnancy and are due Oct. 31, 2012. On May 15, 2012 we found out we were having a boy!
We want you to meet our son,
Colin Patrick Perry. He won’t be born for a couple more months, but
there is so much to know about him. He loves to be up late at night,
pancakes, Seinfeld, and showing off when you put your hand on my tummy.
As his parents, we were devastated to learn of his condition. Anencephaly was the furthest thing from our vocabulary, but became all too familiar within weeks after forcing its way into our life. Colin is our first pregnancy, first son, and our first everything.
We started Carrying Colin to help parents of babies diagnosed with Anencephaly. We want you to know that you are not alone and that there is life after being given this diagnosis. Our story is here to show you our triumphs, tribulations, and heartaches as a family. Carrying Colin was not a choice, but rather what he deserved. This is the beginning of our story with Colin but not the end…
God Bless,
The Perry Family
I wanted to share with you all a little about why I started this group and blog…
You are all reading this because Colin’s story has somehow touched you or inspired you in some way. I have struggled with how I can help or how to show support for Brian, Joanna, and baby Colin. I feel so blessed to be a part of Colin’s life and be able to call him my nephew. I wanted to create something so everyone who feels called to be involved or who is somehow connected to their journey, could help make a difference for them. We all know that nothing we can do or say will make it better or easier for them in this difficult trail, although I feel we can contribute and show support through helping make the financial burden a little lighter. I have decided to create “Carrying a Piece of Colin”, to bring family and friends together along their journey and be a part of Colin’s life. We have purchased a 1000 piece puzzle, each piece representing a friend or family member, or stranger touched by Colin. We hope with a $10 contribution per piece, we can help the Perry’s with any medical or funeral costs that may come their way. The puzzle will be set up at my house and updated daily as contributions are made. Contributor’s names will be displayed on the back of the puzzle piece. When the puzzle is completed in a double sided frame, the picture will reveal a family photo for them to hang in their home symbolizing those who love Colin and support the Perry’s in their choice to carry him. Brian and Joanna have also started a website called “Carrying Colin” to tell their story and help other families going through similar journeys. Their compassion and unconditional love have inspired me and given me hope. Although Colin’s earthly days are numbered, God created him perfect and we are so thankful for him!
Thank you,
Brenda Perry
Contact information:
Brenda Perry
(909) 802-9240
1121 W. Locust St.
Ontario Ca, 91762
Please make sure to include you name and address with all contributions!
As his parents, we were devastated to learn of his condition. Anencephaly was the furthest thing from our vocabulary, but became all too familiar within weeks after forcing its way into our life. Colin is our first pregnancy, first son, and our first everything.
We started Carrying Colin to help parents of babies diagnosed with Anencephaly. We want you to know that you are not alone and that there is life after being given this diagnosis. Our story is here to show you our triumphs, tribulations, and heartaches as a family. Carrying Colin was not a choice, but rather what he deserved. This is the beginning of our story with Colin but not the end…
God Bless,
The Perry Family
I wanted to share with you all a little about why I started this group and blog…
You are all reading this because Colin’s story has somehow touched you or inspired you in some way. I have struggled with how I can help or how to show support for Brian, Joanna, and baby Colin. I feel so blessed to be a part of Colin’s life and be able to call him my nephew. I wanted to create something so everyone who feels called to be involved or who is somehow connected to their journey, could help make a difference for them. We all know that nothing we can do or say will make it better or easier for them in this difficult trail, although I feel we can contribute and show support through helping make the financial burden a little lighter. I have decided to create “Carrying a Piece of Colin”, to bring family and friends together along their journey and be a part of Colin’s life. We have purchased a 1000 piece puzzle, each piece representing a friend or family member, or stranger touched by Colin. We hope with a $10 contribution per piece, we can help the Perry’s with any medical or funeral costs that may come their way. The puzzle will be set up at my house and updated daily as contributions are made. Contributor’s names will be displayed on the back of the puzzle piece. When the puzzle is completed in a double sided frame, the picture will reveal a family photo for them to hang in their home symbolizing those who love Colin and support the Perry’s in their choice to carry him. Brian and Joanna have also started a website called “Carrying Colin” to tell their story and help other families going through similar journeys. Their compassion and unconditional love have inspired me and given me hope. Although Colin’s earthly days are numbered, God created him perfect and we are so thankful for him!
Thank you,
Brenda Perry
Contact information:
Brenda Perry
(909) 802-9240
1121 W. Locust St.
Ontario Ca, 91762
Please make sure to include you name and address with all contributions!
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