Lilli's life

I wanted to take a few minutes tonight and write about Lilli. But I just couldn't find the words. What can I say about a little girl so precious, so loved, so fragile and yet so strong for the 10 short weeks of her life.Lilly was a twin who lost her sister, even before they were born. She battled premature lungs, a perforated bowel, and eventually, she succumbed to NEC.

She and Max have so much in common, including the breast milk that her family was generous enough to donate. Here are a few of the wonderful words, which her Mommy, Nicole, wrote to us:
"Since our Lillian passed away, I have continued to question the purpose of her 10 weeks of life. I want to do whatever I can to make her life meaningful, and having this opportunity to help out your baby, who is in need, is really so special to us! We are happy to share this gift with your son, and pray that it will help him to grow healthy and strong! ... It is truly special to help out your baby and makes us feel that Lillian's short life made an impact here on this earth."-- Nicole and Shannon

We are so blessed by Lilli's legacy. It gives Max a 50% better chance of surviving NEC than he would have on formula feeds. We can never repay this family for their generosity. But we will forever be connected to them, and this beautiful little girl. Her 10 weeks of life have made an unimaginable impact on Max's life, now and forever.