Full

We don’t feel completely empty anymore. We feel at peace. We feel full. The pain isn’t gone and it never will be. The sadness will always linger.

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningJune 28, 2020Dad's PerspectiveComment

Dear Isla,

And now your body is gone from this world. I know that. And I’ll never get to do any of those things ever again. I’ll never truly come to terms with that. But I already feel your presence and love surrounding me as I begin my forever journey of grieving you. Your heart will always be a part of mine and every time I speak to you, I know you can hear me.

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningJune 28, 2020Mom's PerspectiveComment

Isla Rose Henning [36 Weeks]

We had her for what felt like only a few moments, but they were the most beautiful moments we could have asked for. She went to sleep peacefully as she laid in her mother's arms, surrounded by her grandparents and the most unrelenting love that anybody could ever possibly give.

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningJune 25, 202036 WeeksComment

Different [34 Weeks]

This week was another reminder that we couldn’t do this without our families. When we are feeling run down and empty, they are always here to fill us back up.

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningJune 17, 202034 WeeksComment

I'll Be Her Stone

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningMay 31, 2020Dad's PerspectiveComment

The Joy She Brings Us [30 Weeks]

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I think it takes a village to carry parents through the unimaginable even more. We couldn’t do this without our village. We will never be able to repay their love.

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningMay 8, 202030 WeeksComment

Our Little Hand

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningMay 5, 2020Dad's PerspectiveComment

Learning to Cope

“The thing that breaks your heart is the very thing you were born to heal. Every world-changer’s work begins with a broken heart.”

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningApril 14, 2020Mom's PerspectiveComment

You Don't See Everything

If we can see a situation in black and white, then we can start to fill in the gaps with color.

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningApril 14, 2020Mom's PerspectiveComment

A State of Limbo [21 Weeks]

Over the past few weeks, we have seen so many specialists and have had both horrible and amazing experiences. We have learned how to be not only the best advocates for ourselves, but for our sweet Isla Rose too.

Isla's LifeElizabeth HenningMarch 7, 202021 WeeksComment

The Day Time Stopped [18 Weeks]

On Friday, February 7, Elizabeth and I received test results back from the doctor that indicated that our baby girl - Isla Rose - had high levels of a protein that coincides with a variety of developmental issues… We were left with devastating news.

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningFebruary 18, 202018 WeeksComment

The Journey of a Lifetime [14 Weeks]

On January 17th, Elizabeth and I announced her to the world: Isla Rose would be arriving in July, 2020.

Isla's LifeJonathan HenningJanuary 17, 202014 Weeks