On April 24 at our last routine pre-natal visit, they could not find a fetal heartbeat. When the ultrasound confimed this sad news, Laura called Rick at work. With Rick by her side Laura gave birth to our beloved daughters Lily and Maya Karden.

This web site is about the birth, love and loss.

The links below contain information that is very personal, and might be emotionally difficult to read and view. Please feel to read what you are comfortable with.

The story of the birth

Our Belief

Photos

Logistics

Tears of hope and love

2 weeks later