Angels on Earth

Gerard was sent to hershey 6-30-99 they found a hole in his intestine, his sister is still in Reading, Pa hospital.

July 2, 1999. Gerard is holding his own. Please continue to pray for him and his sister. I know your prayers are helping him and her!

July 5, 1999. Gerard is still in critical condition, they say he's a little fighter. He needs an operation yet but they can't do it right now. Isabella is doing good, the color of her skin is changing because she is being fed breast milk.

July 9, 1999. May god bless all of you, your love, caring, and concern. Gerard is still in critical condition but he is still fighting. Isabella...well she has a brother to look out for...your prayers are needed greatly and cherished! Thank you.

July 10, 1999. Although still in critical condition there is some good news...Gerard has opened up his eyes!

July 16, 1999. Gerard is still in critical condition, he's in alot of pain. Today we found out he has a yeast infection. Isabella is doing good. I her aunt got to see her today with her eyes open, which touched me very much. They are so precious. Your prayers are needed yet. We appreciate them from the bottom of our hearts.

July 17,1999. We have some good news. Isabella was taken off of the ventilator and put on a c-pak. Gerard made his first bowel movement today, it means his intestines are working. We were so happy when we heard this you couldn't imagine. I myself was overwelmed. I believe all the prayers are helping. We want to thank you again!

July 18, 1999. Gerard had a set back, the yeast infection has gone through his body,the blood stream and urine. He's being treated for it. He is still in critical condition. He is a little fighter! Isabella had to be put back on the ventilator. But we have good news about her. They increased her feedings and she has gained 3 oz.

July 24,1999.Gerard is still in critical condition. His lungs are not doing good. The yeast infection has spread thru out his body. There is one good thing he did tonight... it was he smiled at his mommy. Isabella is doing very good! Their going to try to take her off the ventilator Tuesday July 26th.

August 1, 1999. Sadly I must let all you kind and good people know who have prayed and hoped for Gerard ...he is no longer with us. He is with God, and our hearts are broken but we knew he was a very special little angel. God felt the need to have Gerard with him. To ask why is not important right now...to say we love you Gerard and our hearts will forever be with you is not saying enough! Please continue to pray for Isabella as she still needs your prayers!

This entry made by a family member of Roses sister, as Rose and her whole family are deeply in sorrow for the loss of Gerard.

UPDATE: August 30, 1999, Isabella, I am so happy to say is doing just fine! Mommy has been keeping me close to her in Kangaroo style and HOORAY...breast feeding me! She is doing good my friends and now weighs a whopping 2 Ibs 5.6 ozs! Mommy can't wait to bring me home...

UPDATE: September 12, 1999. Isabella had to be taken to Hershey for an operation on her eyes. But, she is back in Reading now and doing good! She now weighs in at 3 Ibs! She's a little cutie!

UPDATE: September 19, 1999. Isabella is doing extremely good! She weighs 3lbs. 5 ozs. She should be coming home in 2 weeks.

UPDATE: September 30, 1999. Isabella is doing very good. She came home to be with her mommy September 26, 1999. Rose is so happy to have her baby home with her! Tomorrow she will go for her other eye surgery.