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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Baby of Mine.......

Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine


Thurston Keaton Mossholder

March 8 2010-March 22 2011


Thurston passed away very peacefully in his mommy and daddies arms. He enjoyed two whole weeks at home, which was more than we ever could have asked for. Thank you so much for all of your prayers, thoughts, love and support during this very difficult last year. We appreciate all of you so very much and will update you in the coming days and will be holding a memorial event in the weeks to come. We have kept a journal for visitors for Thurston while he was in the hospital and when he came home with thoughts and feelings directed to him, so if you would like to add a card, note, drawing or anything that I could eventually cut out and add to his journal we would so appreciate it. You can send them to:

3648 Spring Canyon Trail
Round Rock, Tx
78681


When he shall die
Take him and cut him out in little stars
And he will make the face of heav'n so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
~William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

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81 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Many blessings and peace...
    -Leah Ann

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry.
    --Heather P

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  3. JasmineMarch 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Donna...so sorry to hear the news. I am sending waves of love to you, Viola & Chad. May you find peace.

    Love,
    Jasmine

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  4. MichelleMarch 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I am so sorry for you. I have followed you on Inspire and my friend at work have followed you as well. My heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless your Thurston.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the whole family. - Janet

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  6. LindaMarch 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Donna and Chad, I'm so sorry Thurston has left us...he's running through the clouds now, and the angels are taking turns holding and loving him. I am sending you love, strength, hope, and peace. Love, Linda RN.

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  7. BevMarch 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    My heart is heavy. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. There are really no words at the moment, but I hope you find strength and true peace after these clouds have passed. RIP dear Thurston. We love you.

    Bev

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Peace be with you and your family.

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  9. Tammy CarpowichMarch 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Again, I have no words, just love.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm keeping your family in my thoughts, and praying that you can find peace in time. I wish there were words of great comfort that I could give you. Love you all,

    Allison

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  11. LeaMarch 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Peace and prayers and love to you and your family, and of course to Thurston. He touched so many lives in such a short amount of time.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    He took a piece of my heart with him. I really, really fell for the little guy. You're free, little wing!

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  13. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    All my love goes to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss...I do believe angels are taking turns to hold him. God bless you all.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Donna and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. Dawn

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    We are thinking of your family and can't express our sorrow for your loss.

    -Jen, Scott, Zosja and Kai

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  16. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss. I have read your blog from beginning to end and I know exactly what you were feeling - I had preemie twins myself and their beginning story sounds too familiar... God Bless you all.

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  17. iMother2.0March 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    all our love love love to you and your family.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss...May Thurston rest in peace

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  19. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    We're so sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts.

    love,
    Michael & Nicole

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  20. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Love and Light to your family! I appears that Thurstons life was a gift! I do not know you and I never met him. But I sit here listening to the Sounds of Silence with tears for your son and a song of hope in my heart for you. May God hold you tightly as he holds Thurston right now. Blessings!

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  21. JoshMarch 22, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I only knew him through Beverly's photos on her site and her stories about you guys, and I don't know you at all, but I've been rooting like hell for you all along. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, and so heartened by your strength. As a parent I can not imagine what you're going through. Here's hoping some positive thoughts from a stranger can help lift you up somehow. I've never cried over someone I didn't know before.

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  22. Amanda KMarch 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Donna, I've followed Thurston through Inspire and Facebook and I just wanted to say how so sorry I am for the pain you have all had to endure. I weep for your loss, and I cry at the thought of a world without Thurston. Thank you for sharing such an intimate experience with the rest of us. I know that your selflessness has been a source of inspiration for many.

    May Thurston finally rest in peace.

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  23. MicheleMarch 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know how hard this has been for you and I am so very sorry you had to go through this. Please know that you all are thought of often. May God hold you and keep you in his loving arms while you go through the days ahead, without your beautiful Thurston. God bless you and grant you peace. (hugs)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Love to you all. I am thinking of you all.
    Love, gale

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  25. JenniferMarch 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    My love to you all....

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  26. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Love and Peace to all of you. I am sorry for your loss. We are thinking about all of you.
    Love,
    Courtney, Harry, Izzy and Emmy

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  27. Tammy OvertonMarch 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    My heart goes out to you all. I am so very sorry for your loss. He looked like a strong young man.

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  28. worthyMarch 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    So very sorry to read of Thurston's passing. Another angel gained his wings. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Julie (trach board)

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  29. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    "to live in hearts we leave behind
    Is not to die"
    Thurston you live on in all of us and are loved and will be missed. With all my love, your uncle Brad

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  30. StaciaMarch 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He was only with you a year, but I know that sweet boy was so very loved ... and I know he felt it. Wishing you peace.

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  31. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    When You feel Lonely
    When a person you love passes away
    Look to the night sky on a clear day.
    The star that to you, appears to be bright,
    Will be your loved one,
    Looking upon you during the night.
    The lights of heaven are what shows through
    As your loved one watches all that you do.
    When you feel lonely for the one that you love,
    Look to the Heavens in the night sky above.

    Author unknown
    aflickrn from Inspire

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  32. Andrea FarrellMarch 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know little Thurston will be greatly missed. We will continue to think and pray for your family.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Dear Donna and family: I can not possibly, truly know what you are feeling.. nor can anyone. Words to express my deepest sympathy feel somehow trite. I can only say that my heart aches for you... and so many others' hearts do too. I hope you find comfort and along the way, feel what you need to feel, and don't feel any obligation to explain where you are in the process. Virtual Hugs from someone who has been on the sidelines, watching in awe of your strength and the enormity of Thurston's bravery and quiet beauty, Laura Slayton

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  34. AndrewMarch 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I can't help my sadness, but I do hope that the days ahead will be full of sweet memories that carry you through and you have peace and can look back fondly.

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  35. HeatherMarch 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Peace and love to your family Donna

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  36. MichelleMarch 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Donna, Chad, and Viola - I am so sorry to hear that Thurston has passed away. You all are such an amazing family and have endured so much. I along with so many others have wept, hoped, and prayed for Thurston. Thurston is definitely making the "face of heav'n so fine." I am sending hugs and love to you and your family dear friend.

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  37. StephanieMarch 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. Much love to all of you.

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  38. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Oh my, I'm so very very sorry for your loss. Any family, any parent who loses a child loses a piece of themself forever. That piece goes with the blessed little soul who has gone on to Heaven and there will forever be a part of you that's with Thurston there. Having lost my little guy after he was able to come home for 2 weeks 32 years ago, my heart hurts for you and your family, Donna. Time passes, the heart scabs over but never completely heals. No words are enough.....ever

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  39. Kate K.March 22, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Donna,
    You have been tremendous throughout Thurston's earthly journey. I wish that there was something that I could say or do to make things better. Please know that your courage has been inspiring to so many of us on Inspire. Thinking about you and your family during this challenging time.
    Best wishes,
    ==Katek from Inspire

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  40. I'm LoraMarch 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    My heart is very heavy for you, Chad, and Viola. But at the same time it is relieving to know Thurston doesn't have to suffer any more. He was very lucky to have you as is caring, wonderful momma.
    I am honored to have been part of his life in the NICU.

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  41. CameronMarch 22, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Donna,
    My heart has completely split into two upon reading the news about your glo-worm. I sit here with tears streaming down my face. God, how I had fallen in love with Thurston and everything you have shared about him on your blog. I am most grateful that you had the last two weeks with him at home. But, life is so unfair and I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could say or do to ease your pain but I know nothing can do that. Your little gloworm is going to be by your side every single day of your life. You loved him so incredibly and you stayed by his side through every single moment of his life. God gave him the best mommy and daddy!!!!!! He will forever be in my heart. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hands during this difficult time. Please know how much of an impact he made in his short life. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, Glo-worm. May you light up the nights with brilliant stars and watch over your family.

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  42. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    My heart breaks for your loss. I pray God will comfort your family. Sweet little Thurston, I'm so glad you were able to be home with your loving family. You have touched many hearts. - Allison

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  43. SheilaMarch 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I'm so sorry. Rest peacefully darling Thurston.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Please know that you and your family are in our continual thoughts and prayers. Love, Bobby, Connie, Brittney & Brandt

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  45. Rodney GatesMarch 22, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    We are just beside ourselves. We send so much love your way.

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  46. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    godspeed sweet thurston.

    now and forever a silent movie star

    rest in peace and may your mother and father, and big sister find their way in your starlight.

    much love to all of you--ali

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  47. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I learned of Thurston on my sons page. Bless your family for making life worth the fight for your son. You will meet again in heaven and it will be glorious.

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  48. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Rest in Peace, sweet Thurston. Sending you Love, Light, and Healing Prayers to you and your family, Donna.

    With Love,
    Andrea Triche

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  49. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Each moment is precious, and worth the struggle.
    Peace be with you and your wonderful son.
    - Justin

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  50. serhansquadMarch 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What a brave little boy and family. We have followed your story on Inspire and send strength & prayers to you all. Thank you for sharing Thurston's story.

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  51. JulieMarch 22, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Chad, Donna and Viola, I am so glad we got to meet Thursty, I just want to hold you guys so tight and make the pain go away. I just can't wait for you guys to be here with family. You have touched so many people and brought so much love through Thurston, it's unbeliveable. Our hearts and prayers are with you! Love you Neithie!!!!!

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  52. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Donna, Chad, Viola,

    I will never be able to imagine your pain, but thank you for sharing Thurston's journey with me because now you, Thurston, will be a part of my life (and soul) too. Here's to you Thurston...JRA

    Butterfly
    "As you danced in the light with joy,
    love lifted you. As you brushed against
    this world so gently, you lifted us."
    - T.C. Ring

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  53. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Donna, Chad and Viola,

    I am so sorry to hear the news of Thurstons passing. He was truely blessed to have a family as caring giving and loving as you. You are all in my prayers through this healing time. God Bless you all

    Love Sandy

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  54. Lily MejiaMarch 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I am sorry for your loss....Thurston touched many lives. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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  55. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    My husband and I just both read your sad news together and we are crying :(. We are so sorry for your loss. You are amazing parents and very strong people. Thurston will always be in our hearts. Kite :(

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  56. gingeronniMarch 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Love, strength and peace to you, chad and viola for the years of healing to come. I love you and your family so much. Thurston is at peace now. love, sharon

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  57. LindsayMarch 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Prayers and Butterflies.

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  58. StaceyBGoodMarch 22, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I am so deeply sorry Donna. I'm sending every bit of love and comfort I have over the miles to you, Chad and Viola. I have no words... only tears. Please know we're here and we love you.

    Love,
    Stacey

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  59. Dawn K. Gibson, LCSWMarch 22, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    My heart goes out to you and your family, Donna. I'm sending loving and healing thoughts to all of you.

    Love, Dawn

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  60. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Our world fell silent to learn this news. This boy, this beautiful incredible gift moved mountains and softened hearts. He has touched us all. May this little world stop, if only for a moment, and mourn this splendid soul. Love and peace to you all.

    The Scassa Family

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  61. NatalieMarch 23, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. Much love.

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  62. AnneMarch 23, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  63. JennMarch 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Words are inadequate to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. I found your blog through a friend's Facebook post and I've read of your struggles and triumphs, trying to wrap my mind around your experiences. Just know that for little Thurston endured in his short time here, he also experienced love immeasurable. May peace and comfort fill your hearts.

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  64. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks for letting me, and all of us, get to know your son. Thurston, cool name for a cool tough guy! Who knew that someone so little could teach lessons so big. I am sorry for your loss, but jealous of what he gave you and all of us. I am a better person because he was here. And in the hearts of all of us, still is and still will be!

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  65. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Donna,

    I also followed Thurston's story on Inspire, and hoped and prayed that he would triumph over his challenges. I'm so sorry that his and your valiant fight has ended. Your bravery, strength, and resourcefulness have been truly inspiring. I know that my mere words alone can't provide much comfort, but I do hope that knowing how many people's lives you and your son have touched will bring you some measure of strength and peace in the coming days.

    My condolences to you and your family,

    Barbara (BarbaraK2U)

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  66. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Dearest Mossholder family....Because of your bravery and love, you brought Thursy home and allowed HIM the choice of when to let go....Much love to you, as always....Janut and Jim

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  67. Donna RMarch 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    The caterpillar dies so the butterfly could be born. And, yet, the caterpillar lives in the butterfly and they are but one. So, when I die, it will be that I have been transformed from the caterpillar of earth to the butterfly of the universe.

    --- John Harricharan

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  68. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    My deepest condolences. What a beautiful baby boy! May God carry you through this most difficult of times.

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  69. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Donna & Chad, We're so sorry to hear this. Our sincere condolences. Much love, Sandy Galper & Larry Rice

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  70. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    My words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. -Karen

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  71. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Donna and family,
    I just wanted to say, you have been a big rock in my world. I feel that God sent you to me, to pacify me, give me strength and encouragement and a sense of belonging. I hope that in your dark hour, the good Lord will provide you with someone to see you through this, as you have seen us through our hour of darkness. may God bless you, Thurston, and your entire family. We will always remember.

    Love
    ratartart

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  72. michelleMarch 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    You don't know me. I have been reading about your baby since I have my 30 weeker in Aug '10. I will be sending you something, I promise.

    <3, Michelle

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  73. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I am a mother of a 26 week preemie born may 2010. I was given your link yesterday through a friend. As soon as I pulled your blog up it brought me to tears. And as i read through his journey, I was reliving some of my memories of when my little one was in the NICU. You were his CHAMPION! you loved, and new him better than anyone else, as I am with my little boy. I feel lucky to have gotten to know your son through your written words. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. jennifer

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  74. LIndaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    So sorry to hear the sad news. I've followed your journey and am sending love and warm thoughts to you and your family.

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  75. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Donna,
    As I sit here, reading these news, my soul aches to know your precious little boy has passed. My parents and I met brave Thurston while he (and my daughter) were in the NICU and we never forgot him or you. It was his and your strength that served as solace when we had our darkest hour.
    Please know that none of it has been in vain. You and Thurston have touched the lives of many. Thurston will be forever loved and missed by so many of us who followed his brave battles.
    May the immeasurable pain that you're feeling subside. May you somehow receive all the love and strength we, your readers, friends and family send you.

    Rest in peace, beautiful brave Thurston. The world is less colorful without you.

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  76. CandaceMarch 24, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    My heart just breaks for you and your family. I know you must miss your little boy so much. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. I haven't stopped thinking about you and your family since the day I read this post. I so wish that there was something that I could do to take away your pain. It just doesn't seem right that any parent should have to lose a child.

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  77. Barbara BourgeoisMarch 24, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Donna,
    I am just devastated over this news. Thurston's story is so similar to my grandson's, so I kept holding on to hope. You, Chad and Viola will not leave my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. I got to know and love Thurston through your blog(which I had bookmarked from the beginning)and your posts in the micro-preemie support group. He was the most beautiful baby and looked like a "picture of health"! I believe that you have experienced every emotion that my daughter has and I felt all of hers along with her, so I also felt yours. You are an awesome mother and Thurston was so lucky that God gave you to him. He has touched SO MANY people in his short little life. You will probably never even realize just how many. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to know him.
    Love to you and your family,
    Barbara Bourgeois

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  78. ShelleyMarch 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Donna,

    I've been following your blog through Bev's facebook posts and it has touched me in so many ways. I am sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. I don't know you, and therefore don't know your reasons for starting this blog, but I can assure you that you and Thurston and your family have touched so many people's lives. Years from now people will continue to read the story of his life. They may or may not be in a similar situation, but there is a part of his story that will touch everyone. In time the pain will lessen, but the memories will never fade.

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  79. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I need some strength to do something very challenging, can you ask Thurston to send me some of his strength? Thank you.

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  80. SimoneApril 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Donna,

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. I've been trying for days to find the words but I guess I never will. You are such an amazing person and I so wanna meet you. You and your family are always in my thoughts.

    Love,
    Simone

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  81. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    my love and prayers go out to you; donna, chad, viola every single night. i believe when we pass, we return to the heart of god; from whence we all came. peace and all of my love to you, little family.

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