I am so sorry to hear your news. I wish there were something I could say that would make it less painful for you - but no words of mine can do that.
None-the-less, know that you are in my thoughts. May whatever gods there be, be with you and your family. Sending supporting thoughts your way.
So very sorry for your loss–your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I know protocol is to not post if one hasn’t anything new to say, but I call exception here. A grieving mother cannot hear enough that others are putting their virtual arms around her and telling her it’s all right to cry. Not just today and tomorrow and next week, but a year from now, and even after that. Razorette and I send our deepest sympathy.
And yet, the sun will come up tomorrow and next week and a year from now; there is hope.
Oh my. This hit like a ton of bricks. I am so, so sorry for your loss and so, so thankful that you and your wife are as strong, wise and full of love as you both are.
I can do nothing but reflect what has already been said. A life filled with love, affection and dignity is a beautiful and fortunate life.
I’m so sorry, TokyoPlayer (and anyone else who’s been through similar circumstances).
Nothing I write seems worthwhile, but not writing anything seems worse.
How horrible.
How painful. To be so beloved for so brief a moment. My prayers are with you, and your family.
Cartooniverse
Deepest condolences. Words are just insufficient…
TokyoPlayer, I’m so sorry to read this. I was wondering just last night whether Ian had been born yet. Condolences, prayers and good thoughts for you and your family.
I hope that you are saving what you’ve written about the pregnancy and Ian’s birth. It’s a beautiful expression of your love for Ian and for TokyoWife.
GT
I’m so very, very sorry for the loss of your dear son. A piece of your heart will always remain with your child. I wish you were able to experience more of the joys of being a dad.
Our prayers are sent to you halfway around the world. I hope the uplift you and TokyoWife in your time of sorrow.
I’m so incredibly sorry. Words have no meaning now, but please know that your son was infinitely blessed by all that love. Peaceful wishes to you and TokyoWife.
TokyoPlayer, I’ve been following your posts. I am so sorry for your and TW’s loss. My heart aches for you both.
Even though this is an anonymous message board, I have learned that comfort can be found in them. While we cannot ease your pain, know that there are those here that would willingly share it. You son was loved and cared for by an odd community that stretches around the globe, would that we could have loved him longer. My tears will blur further words, so know that my prayers are for him, you, and your family.
Brownie
My heart fell as soon as I read your title, and now tears are streaming down my face. I’m so sorry it couldn’t have been different for you and your family, TokyoPlayer.
(And do save your writings from here - you really have a gift of expression. We were all in the room with you as your baby was struggling and failing.)
It seems so lame to offer up words on a message board for something so devastating, and yet, as SlowMindThinking said, not saying anything seems worse.
I have to admit that I was hoping the doctors were wrong, it was all a big mistake, and he would be born healthy and normal. Dammit that this tragedy had to befall you and your family. I’m so very sorry.
My deepest condolences, TokyoPlayer and family. Ian’s short time with you was graced with an amazing love and care. May the light of that love sustain you through your grieving.
TokyoPlayer, please accept my sincerest condolences.
TokyoFamily: Suburban Plankton and I send our deepest sympathy. You are all in our prayers.
may his memory be eternal.
may you and you wife find peace, comfort, and strength.
I hope your heart can feel the condolences sent to you from a thousand different directions around the world, and I add mine.