Sunday, December 9, 2007

Michael James Bohannon -- Happy Birthday, and Rest in Peace

Today (December 9th) is my firstborn son's birthday. Michael James Bohannon was born at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson. He was two months premature and weighed a little over 3 lbs. 5 oz. Nine days later, after a battle with necrotizing entercolitis and two surgeries, Michael passed away quietly in my arms in a "quiet room" at the hospital. As impossible as it may sound, just before he died, my tiny son opened his eyes, looked up at me, and smiled. He then made one last gasp, and I knew he was gone. The nurse came in and listened with the stethescope and confirmed it.

On this, his 29th birthday, I still miss Michael, and I love him very, very much.

Happy Birthday, Michael! I love you! ~ Daddy

3 comments:

Annette said...

Our grandson turned 2 on Dec 9, he has another cyst on his thyroid, will see a specialist today.
Bless you for sharing your story!

Annette said...

You welcome. Please read my new post posted today on http://awell-wateredgarden.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Well written article.