Goodbye Sweet Boy
May 3rd, 2008 | by Mom and Dad |
As most of you have heard, we lost our sweet boy yesterday morning. He had been in the hospital with a respiratory virus. Friday morning about 2:00 a.m. he got very sick and his heart stopped. The doctors worked on him for well over three hours and air lifted him to Iowa City. The doctors in Iowa City kept him alive until we could get there and hold him and say goodbye. We are unsure of why this happened and why it happened so fast.
We are beside ourselves with grief. Kevin was such a huge and joyous part of our life. We are spending lots of time looking at pictures and telling all of our funny memories of Kevin. He was such an amazing and sweet little boy, we feel truly lucky to have had him for 2 1/2 years. We are trying very hard to concentrate on the time he was here and how he lived everyday like it was the best day of his life. He taught us all how to live and I learned more from him than anyone else. Our grief is intense, but we are taking comfort in family and friends, the time that we did have with Kevin and all of the memories that we will keep with us forever.
Goodbye sweet boy. We love you.
14 Responses to “Goodbye Sweet Boy”
By Michelle Hornbuckle on May 4, 2008 | Reply
Dear Kruse Family,
I am writing to you after reading your beautiful boy’s obituary in this morning’s newspaper. We lost our son Nathan unexpectedly on August 1 and my heart aches for the pain that your family is now experiencing. Nathan, too, was a medically fragile child, but had seemed to defy the odds and pulled through his numerous surgeries and hospitalizations. I think we were conditioned to believe that this would continue to happen.
Although we never want to hear that anyone has to suffer such a loss, we, share in your sentiments in that we feel extremely fortunate that we had our Nate….if only for three short years. The lessons that these remarkable, resilient children teach us and those around us are a priceless gift and make it possible for their spirits to live on forever.
God bless your family,
Michelle, Ryan, Connor, Kellen & ^Nate^
By Ken and Stephanie Wainwright on May 4, 2008 | Reply
Matt, Dawn and family,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the depth of the pain you are experiencing right now and we have been thinking of you all constantly. We will always remember Kevin’s beautiful eyes and smile. He was always such a mild-mannered little boy and we love the website you created – it tells such a wonderful story of his life. Please know that there are countless people, those you know and those you do not, that hold you in their hearts and are praying for comfort for you every day. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help in any way.
Much love,
Ken, Stephanie, Carter, Emma and Owen
By Liza Mueller on May 4, 2008 | Reply
Matt, Dawn and Emily,
What a wonderful website this is that celebrates your sweet boy’s life. How great to have all of these memories and pictures to remind you of him.
I am thinking and praying for you guys all the time. I know that I cannot begin to imagine what you are feeling. I wish there was something I could do for you. Please call me if there is anything at all I can help you with. My family will continue to pray for yours.
Liza
By Jeni on May 5, 2008 | Reply
I look at this blog so often at work. This morning is hard but I still had to pull it up. Pictures of Kevin bring me so much happiness. I remember having a bad day at work and pulling up the skunk picture for a smile. Thank you for keeping this website. From when he was in Iowa City as an infant to the days he had so many memorable quirks. The Tacketts miss you, K-fed.
By Stacy on May 5, 2008 | Reply
I too have lost a child and give you my deepest sympathy. There is nothing that you can do to prepare for the loss of your child and there are no words that can be said, just know your family is in my prayers.
By Harrison on May 5, 2008 | Reply
Kruse Family,
We at Harrison are thinking of you and your family during this time of hardship. Kevin is not really gone as long as we remember him. Our prayers are with you.
By shel on May 6, 2008 | Reply
Matt, Dawn, and Emily,
We were just home for the visitation and funeral of beautiful Kevin. I had trouble with the words I wanted to share with you, and just couldnt think of what to say. I am sure most people feel this way. I understand that nothing I say or do will take away your pain, but I am just heartbroken that I can’t help. I offer you my love, and will be here for anything you need.
Kevin is such an amazing boy, and I cant begin to explain to you how greatful I am to have known him. I am so glad that the last visit home that Kevin was especially cuddly and lovey with me. I really loved him more than I could ever say.
So, I struggled with what I should write, and what I should say, and on the way home I looked back towards the Quad Cities and was amazed at all the sun rays that shined down. Since Adrianne’s death, when ever we see the sun rays shining down like that we always say “heaven is shining thru.” I have never seen so many sun rays shining down as I did on the ride home, and I truely feel that heaven was shining down on you, and it was such a peaceful site and feeling. I wanted to share that with you, and hopefully the next time you see the sun rays beaming thru the clouds you can smile and think about Kevin in heaven shining down on you.
I love you all very very much,
Shel
By Shannon on May 8, 2008 | Reply
Kruse Family,
My mother called me this morning and said that I might be interested in looking at this web site. All she told me is that it was the story of a little boys life that went to be with Jesus and that he was a CHD baby.
Our son Brennon was born October 30th, 2007 and has HLHS(hypoplastic left heart syndrome). He has had 1 of 3 open heart surgeries. Number 2 will be within the next 4-8 weeks at OSF in Peoria. We live every day with him like it could be our last, we treasure every giggle, cry, and any small acievement he comes up with. I know the difficulty of the eating issues, Brennon has struggled with it from the beginning also.
I look forward to reading your blog it is a huge masterpiece that will be treasured for a lifetime! I love the video of the “Sharpie Incident” it brought tears to my eyes!
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Shannon, Steve, Kileigh, & Brennon
By Tanna on May 8, 2008 | Reply
Kruse’s
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful little boy. I have a two year old and cannot even imagine the pain your going through. I send my prayers and thoughts your way, and I know you can make it through this with the support of each other, friends and family. Im so sorry.
T.B
By nicole on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Dear Kruse Family~
Please know that after reading Kevin’s obit in the paper my whole heart went out to you guys.
Thanks for inviting the public to enjoy your website.
I cannot imagine such a loss nor such a journey.
I read each blog you wrote of Kevin’s life. What an amazing idea! I feel as if I knew your little boy. As well as hope to meet him in heaven someday. What a cutie!!! And so clever!
You guys take care of each other and know that I am praying for your strength to go on.
God Bless
By Kurt Stevens on May 12, 2008 | Reply
My God, I am so sorry to hear this. I only know you through your website and your software, but I have a 5 year old and I just cannot imagine.
My heart breaks for you.
Kurt
By Chris Schofield on Aug 23, 2008 | Reply
Hi Matt & Family,
I was looking for JavaScript tools and came across your site javascripttoolbox.com.
My love and prayers go out to you. My wife and I have three children and they are so precious to us. I can’t even imagine the grief you feel. Thankfully, God loves us enough to give us children that we can love and cherish and have forever.
My best to you and your family.
By Antonis on Aug 30, 2008 | Reply
I had a few months to visit JavaScriptToolBox.com and just arrived to download some code.
Sorry to hear such bad news. I wish to your family all the best. Peace.
By Yusuf Tokgoz on Jan 6, 2010 | Reply
i am so incredibly sorry for your loss. i was looking for some scripts and came up with your website. and read it all. no body can imagine your pain.sorry about your handsome little boy.we have got a saying in turkey god takes his good people near to him and i hope you see him in heaven as it is where he will be waiting for you.
regards from turkey