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Calum Mackenzie was born at 1.59am on the 4th February 2011. His mother Margaret died just over four hours later at 6.20am. She was 37 years old. She was my wife for just over 12 years. Calum suffered severe oxygen starvation and it was touch and go whether he would survive. This blog will record his progress. Calum has 4 siblings (ages at time of writing): Jane 11; Mark 10; Sarah 8; Paul 6.
Calum is so beautiful & it's lovely to see him making such good progress. He looks like a big boy! I'll be thinking of you all on Wednesday. Sorry I can't be there. Kirsty
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you at your loss. Calum is so sweet, and I am so thankful at his progress. I am a neonatal nurse here in the States (similar to your SCBU) therefore I understand how frightening it can be with these wee ones, as well as, how wonderful it can be with their milestones. Again, you (all) are in my prayers.
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So sorry to hear about Margaret. William, Margaret and I spent a lot of time and laughs together in the final years of high school and I know she will be much missed by those who knew her. I am so pleased to hear that wee Calum is making such progress. What a beautiful smile he has! Praying for all the family for tomorrow. Praying you will all know the Lord's arms of love and comfort around you at this time. Regards, Jackie
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Sophia, I am also from Balerno and I was the nurse looking after Calum the day you took this video (I realise you will have met lots of doctors and nurses and won't remember!). I came across this blog when I saw the local newspaper article. I just wanted to let you know that as a Christian, your family have been on my heart and in my prayers since that sad, sad day. I will continue to remember you and pray. It was a pleasure to meet Calum- he is a precious boy, and your other children seem wonderful too. Please also pass on my best wishes to Margaret's sister who I met when she visited that day.
God Bless. Sophia