Trek passed away today at 1 pm Thailand time on June 21, 2012 in my arms.
He had a hard night last night throwing up, Jarrett and I kept getting up and snuggling him. When we woke up this morning we went about our day as usual. He was being his cute, snuggly self, but around 10 am he had a seizure.
It really scared Jarrett and I, but we knew that seizures could be a part of Niemann Pick so we just held him and sang to him. After his seizure was over he was still out of it, so I sat on the bed and loved on him for over an hour while Jarrett packed up our stuff since we were moving hotels.
During his seizure I was worried he was dying so I called everyone to come over and tell Trek goodbye. We gave him lots of hugs and kisses, but then he came out of it and seemed a little better.
We got all loaded up in our car and Trek woke up and gave us all a smile and was back to himself again. We headed to the mall to get a cell phone for Jarrett so we could call the hospice nurse and ask her about Trek’s seizures.
I stayed in the car with Trek and while the boys and Jarrett were gone Trek started to have another seizure. I got really scared that he was dying so I was sobbing and begging him to wait for Jarrett and the boys to come back, so they could tell him good-bye.
I told him about the day I got pregnant with him and how I met Auntie and Tina at the park and told them. I have a picture of him in my belly from that first day on the beach.

I told him how my whole pregnancy with him that me and his brothers would go to the beach almost everyday and swim in the ocean and get my belly tanned so he could be warm in the sun.
I told him how I wanted to have him at home so bad so I could keep him safe and warm but they would not let me since I had high blood pressure. I told him thank you for making my dreams come true and coming at home anyways.
I told him how magical it felt him coming out of me and how he had the best daddy in the world that caught him when he came into this world.
I told him not to be scared, that my Paw-Paw who had already left was the sweetest most protective grandpa and that he would be waiting for him with is arms out and he would hold him and love him until I could get there to hold him again.
I told him there would be sunshine and rainbows and the warmest light and he would be so happy and not be in any pain.
When I told him that last thing he smiled at me with his eyes closed. There were tears coming down his cheeks, but he was not crying.
I kissed him again and again and told him how perfect he was.
Jarrett and the boys came back out and I told him I thought he was going to die while they were gone. We raced to our hotel so that we could get in our room to snuggle him.
We sang him the song that Jarrett made up for him the whole way and we told him how much we loved him. I tried to nurse him, hoping he was not leaving us and he nursed for a few seconds, it was so perfect.
Right when we pulled up to our hotel he took his last breath. I was too scared to see if he was still breathing, so I told Jarrett to go get the room and we ran up.
We laid him on the bed and he had the sweetest smile on his face and he was not with us anymore in his little body.
I took a warm bath with him and put him in a very soft, handsome outfit.
We told him good-bye over and over and how special he was and how much we loved him. We snuggled him and held him for over 2 hours.
I feel so numb right now, I just wanted to let everyone know about our sweet angel and if you could please send all of your love and prayers right now.
My heart goes out to your family. Trek will be missed by more people than you could even imagine. I’m sure there is not much that can be said to comfort you right now; but your strength gives me strength on a regular basis. Trek, along with the whole Ingram family, is such an inspiration to so many people. Sending all the love I can your way.
You and your family are in our prayers at this time. I have followed your blog anonymously for quite some time and prayed for you each time I would read what you posted. Our prayers are with you especially during this time.
Michelle, Ron and Katie Smith
missionaries in Bulgaria
Praying for you all. Our hearts are with you.
I am so very sorry to hear this news today. I pray for comfort and peace for your family.
Sending love and prayers your way from Israel! you are so brave. God is so faithful and he knows exactly what you are going through. Lean on HIM during this time. praying tons for your family.
tami (friend from Faith)
I am so sorry. My heart sunk when I saw your journal title:( Thank you for allowing me to share this journey with you , one that I know is far from over. What an incredible family you have and Trek was bathed in all the love and positive energy imaginable. Hugs, prayers and positive thoughts…. Love from another beach lovin’ mommy in NJ:)
Your precious little baby….he is in a happy place. He has had a fabulous life with lots of love and care. May you see him again someday…until then…Much love to you and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you all.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. All I’ve been thinking about, since I learned your story this week, was about you all the time. I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet angel. What a beauty of a baby! Warm hugs from Puerto Rico
I am beyond heartbroken seeing your post this morning. I’m sending your family and sweet little Trek all the love, prayers and positive energy I can. I’m sorry doesn’t express my sadness for your loss. You’re all in my thoughts as you have been since I first learned of your blog. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with me. You have been an inspiration and I’ve looked forward to hearing how your travels were going.
With love and deepest respect and sympathy,
Stephanie
I have tears running down my face reading your post. I am so sorry that you lost your sweet boy. Thoughts and prayers are with your whole family during this difficult time.
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I am so sorry Chelsea! I am praying for your family right now.
Chelsea, I got a call from Jalene this morning and she and I both cried so much we couldn’t talk anymore. Trek was a very special little boy. He never got to walk but I know he’s walking with Jesus and telling him how precious his family is. You are probably the strongest woman I have ever known. Your loss is God’s gain. He is not feeling the pain anymore. You were and are blessed to have had such a wonderful child and you have a wonderful husband and two little boys to give you comfort during this time. Our prayers are with you all. God bless
So so sorry for your bad news. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it must have been the hardest blog post to write. Best wishes from Chipping Ongar, Essex, England. Sending you a big hug across the sea.
Oh my God. I am so very sorry. Sending you so much love and prayers right now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Lots of love sent your way!
I haven’t slept since your Mama called me at 2:00 a.m. our time. I love all of you from the depths of my soul and wish I could remove every ounce of pain. There are no words, but I’m trying to rejoice knowing God has Trek and he is finally able to walk, run & play with no pain. May God warm you and cuddle you in the hardest days ahead. So much love sent your way, my precious Chelsea, Jarrett, Peyton & Conner. Aunt Jalene LOVES YOU!
I am so so sorry. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My there be peace around you in the days to come.
As I opened my email and read the title, my heart broke and I was overwhelmed with sadness! I have been following your story for awhile now and I have really enjoyed being on your journey with you. I will be lifting you and your entire family up in prayer in the days, week and months ahead! May you feel the Lords arms wrapped around you and a peace that only He can give. Trek made an impact on my life and I will never forget his handsome big blue eyes! When the day comes and I join Trek in Heaven, what a joy it will be to see him in his new body and he will be doing all the things he couldn’t do in his earthly body (running, walking, talking, etc). My husbands son passed away in 2006 from having seizures. I personally haven’t lost a child but I have seen what my husband has had to go through in the years after. (I met him 2 years after his death) It is a process that you have to walk through, some days will be better than others. Take it minute by minute and love on your family. Please don’t stop blogging. The words you type now will be helpful to you in the future. Like when you went back and read what you posted 5 months ago. Take care and know you have many people praying for you!
My heart hurts for you, the boys and Jarrett. Though I have never met your family, my family has followed your journey and travels and are in awe of what an incrediblely wonderful life you have provided for sweet little Trek! Trek is the luckiest little boy to have you as his mommy! There are no words to ease a mothers pain like this…. Sending our love and prayers to your family always.
Chelsea,
I have been reading your blog since the first of the year and feel like I know your family. I am so sorry for you loss and I will be praying for your family. God bless you.
Gina
Chelsea and Jarret I will be praying and fasting for your family today. I’m so sorry for your loss. I have been following your blog this whole time reading it every morning. Little trek has touched my life and the love you and Jarret have for him is a remarkable love. My prayers will be with you God is there to hold you during this time. This song http://youtu.be/zvhrPMJe8LE by mercy me reminds me that this time we have on earth is short and this place is not our home. I hope this song can be an encouragement to you. I know Trek has touched many lives and he will always be remembered.
Chelsea, I am so sorry! I am sending so many prayers for comfort for you guys! Jalene called me this morning & my heart just broke! That sweet angel is no longer in pain & I am thankful for that but hurt for you knowing how much you will miss that beautiful little boy! You are such a wonderful mother & the strongest woman I have ever met! Lots of love sent your way!
Oh Chelsea, I’m so sorry. I will keep you all in my prayers. I love you so much.
Hugs to each of you! Having lost one of our babie’s I know the pain you feel of not being able to hold Trek any longer. There are no words to make the pain go away. I pray that each of you in the days to come can cling to your memories of such a sweet little boy and know that you loved on him as Jesus loves on us. And what a beautiful picture – Jesus and your Paw Paw walking hand in hand with Trek and loving on him more. Take all the time you need to allow some healing in your life. I do hope you keep in touch and let us know how each of you are doing.
Oh Ingram family. I hardly see the screen right now because the tears are falling so hard. When I saw the email title my heart dropped into y stomach. I wish I knew the perfect words to say and could do something to take the pain away. There is lots of love and prayers coming your way from Richmond. Xoxoxoxo
So very sorry for your loss of sweet Trek. Every morning when I get to work the first thing I do is check your blog to see what Trek is up to. I hope you know that Trek’s life has touched so many people and has made me EMBRACE LIFE everyday. I wanted you to know that I recently went to the Bahamas and I was wearing my Trek bracelt and I laid it in the sand and said “Now a part of Trek is in the Bahamas” Many prayers for you and your sweet family.
My name is Brandon Oberdorfer. I used to work at Bubba Gump shrimp co. Fortunatley I had the pleasure of working under your husband Jarrett. What an amazing light he was to be around. I only met you a couple times but knew in my heart that your and Jarretts relationship was a divine gift from god. You both had the most special energy. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know in my heart that this little man couldn’t have been in better hands for his last days. I just wanted to let you know how much this story touched me, and send my love to your family.
I am so sorry for your loss ,I know how difficult it is to lose a child(grandchild) from Niemann pick as my daughter lost her little boy almost 4 yrs ago.It’s the hardest thing in the world.I did not kown you and your darling boy trek but we are all in the niemann pick family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this very sad day.Trek is in heaven with my little grandson and they are both running and playing with no pain.Bless you all.
I’m so sorry. Sending you warm wishes for strength and recovery for you and your family.
Hugs and love to you all xxxx Your family has been constantly in my thoughts, and I thank you for sharing Trek’s life with us. May your precious little man rest in peace xxx
Praying for comfort and peace. Wishing your family solace today and every day. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and Trek’s life. He’s touched us in ways I never could have imagined.
Semding lots of love and prayers to you and your family. You are a wonderful mother who is such an inspiration to all of us other mommies.
I have been following your blog only for a short while but your inspiring story about Trek and your family choosing to travel and make the most of your time together, has really uplifted me. I am in tears this morning reading this though, and there are no words for the depth of sympathy I feel toward you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I know you look forward to seeing Trek’s sweet face again one day, and he will be happy and whole. That will be an awesome day!! Sending prayers and love from Laconia, NH.
Oh Chelsea honey I am so sorry! This was the first thing I saw this morning. I am lifting ya’ll up in prayer as I write this, and will continue to do so. I know there are no word any of us can give you at this time. BUT as I have always said GOD will carry you through through the tough times just lean on him! God has a Beautiful angel watching over all now! I bet he is running all over heaven now telling them how great his family is!!! I wish I could fly over and love on your sweet family right this very minute. I love you so very much. Praying so much for strength for your sweet family.
Momma Nancy
God, I don’t know the Ingram family, but you do. I am claiming this promise for them:
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachelle
Chelsea, I am so heartbroken and wish that I could take all of the pain away. This is the hardest thing that our family has ever been through and it’s not fair at all. Trek has the most amazing mommy, daddy and brothers imaginable. Trek has touched so many lives around the world and has helped me learn to love my family and children in a different way, like there is no tomorrow. I make sure I soak up, absorb and understand the true meaning of every hug, kiss and I love you’s. I would give anything to love on that baby boy again. I regret so bad not toughening out the journey to Granny’s so I could hold and love on him one last time, I cried when we headed back home cause I knew that was my last chance to bond with him. I wish I could turn back time and erase all of this and wake up and it just be a bad dream. I try so hard everyday to be at least 1/2 the woman and mom you are. He will always have a special place in our hearts. I hope yall are being comforted from all the love and prayers that are surrounding yall from the entire world. We love and miss you all so very much!!!
Love always,
Staci
I hate this. I’m glad you all had a chance to say goodbuy, but this is not right! I wish I could change things. I wish I believed there was someone in control to take of this stuff, but it seems like we are only supposed to thank god for the good stuff and that seems like a cop out. I’m so sorry and I’ll try and call later. I love you guys. I love you trek!
I am so sorry. My heart just aches for you all and I can’t even begin to imagine your pain. Your sweet baby was loved by so many people, you did such an amzing job sharing him and your story.
Chelsea and Jarret,
I have been following Trek’s journey for months now and I feel like I personally know your family. I am so saddened and heartbroken to hear this news. Trek was such a precious baby boy that brought a smile to my face every time I saw a picture of him. The precious life you gave him is so admirable and I look up to your family in so many ways. I am constantly praying for your family. Rest in Peace sweet baby boy.
My heart goes out to you and your family, and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Im so sorry for your loss.
Love to all of you. There are no words.
Dear friends as I read the news tears filled my ETBU desk. My heart is so broken for ya’lls family. I wish I was there to hold your family in my arms. But my Jesus is already doing that so I can rest in knowing he will carry ya’ll through this ! Trek and your family have touched so many lives especially mine ! Please know my heart aches for each of you ! Hugs and kisses from Mrs. Debbie ~
I’m so sorry, Chelsea. You are an incredible mother. I love that I get to know your lovely family through this blog. And I’m so happy that Trek got to go to Thailand with his family
You are all in my prayers.
Chelsea, Jarrett, and boys – my heart is so heavy for you! Your tremendous loss is heaven’s gain. I’m praying that the image of Jesus snuggling your sweet angel soothes your souls through these very, very difficult days. You gave Trek such a beautiful life and your story will always be an inspiration to so many around the world.
I am heartbroken for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. May you find peace and comfort through your love and memories. With Deepest Sympathies,
Sara Herring (CA)
I am at the beach with family this week to spread my mother-in-law’s ashes and remember her. After reading the news of Baby Trek, I went for a long walk on the beach to send Trek and your family love and prayer across the ocean. May you feel the love across the world from everyone who was touched by Trek’s spirit.
Chelsea,
I am so sorry and saddened to read this. Please know that we are sending all our love and prayers. Please keep us all posted with anything your family needs as you walk through this time together.
I also want to thank you so much for journaling these past months. It gave so many of us the chance to know Trek without having met him … and know him through his Momma’s eyes. Please know, it was a such a genuine pleasure and an honor to know him. Thank you for giving us that opportunity.
my heart broke the second the blog link title appeared…. will be thinking of you and your sweet family, and all those who love and support you across the globe. so thankful that you were all able to be by his side at his last big adventure. may you find comfort + peace + strength through your love and memories of the most amazing little boy. xo
So sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to you and your family. I just prayed for him not long ago.
Kaitlyn’s Wen
Lifting you up in prayer during this extremely hard time… Fly Lil man!!! Chelsea you and your hubby are amazing people. It has been a blessing to follow you in this short journey!!! I hope you will continue to B eon this journey with a Beautiful angel!!! REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL TREKIE BOY!!!!
I am so saddened by your loss, yet truly amazed at your courage and strength through it all…You are a beautiful and loving mama and most importantly one that was blessed by your sweet angel Trek…You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and every day…many blessing to you…Dr. D (FL)
Chelsea, I am so sorry, my heart is breaking for you, Jarrett, Peyton, and Conner. I wish you could wake up and this was all a bad dream. You gave Trek the most amazing life! He IS with Jesus right now dancing, laughing, running around! I pray that God will comfort you and bring you peace. The day of death is better than the day of birth, may you rejoice in that some day.
Heaven has gained another beautiful blue eyed sweet angel boy. All my love to you all today and always. Will continue my prayers for your peace during this difficult time.
As soon as I saw your blog post title, I got chills and my heart broke for you. I am sending you so much love and so many prayers and will continue to do so. I love you and your entire family and would give you all a great big hug right now if I could. Your precious baby boy knew more love in his almost 15 months than a lot of people know in 70 years. You are all a beautiful example of what a family should be and how to treat each other every day. You have certainly inspired me to be a better mother.
I am crying huge tears over the loss of your sweet boy. I have followed your blog for the last few months, and you and Trek have been a huge inspiration to me and to my family ( 3 of my 4 children have autism spectrum disorder). Chelsea – you are an amazing women and mothers – thank you for sharing your family and Trek with the world. I have, am and will continue to lift up you and your family to our Lord God, praying for peace and healing. Trek’s life and your journey truly made a difference in my life – thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to say goodbye too soon, although I don’t know your pain exactly. I pray that you have peace and feel Gods embrace during this time.
Your sweet baby has touched so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart is breaking for you guys… There are just no words.
Although I haven’t commented before, I’ve been following you since January (a friend of ours knows Amanda and shared with us) and your family and Trek have become a part of our family. My boys (4 of them) have loved being a part of Trek’s adventures through your blog. We are SO sad but SO thankful your family got to have these few months loving and celebrating such a precious guy. Sending our love, prayers and hugs to you all.
My LOVE & PRAYERS r coming your way. The INGRAM family is being lifted up right now in prayer. Love u guys
I am so sorry to hear about sweet Trek. I am always so blessed reading your blogs and hearing about your many adventures. Steven and I are praying for you in this time.
Prayers for peace and comfort that can only come from God. Thank you for sharing your family and heart.
What a beautiful way to remember and spend your last hours with him. My wife and I wept with you today. The world has been a brighter world with Trek traveling in it.
Thanking you so much for sharing your gorgeous little man. I am crying as I write this…Trek has touched our family life (and I am sure many others around the world). May he be travelling forever more. May he be sleeping with the angels and at peace. I love coming here to see his eyes, his cheeky grin, and read about your family. He is one little gorgeous boy who will always be remembered. Sending lots of love your way for evermore xxx
I am devastated to hear about sweet baby Trek. And this post has left me (and so many others, I am sure) in tears. Your sweet words are another testament to what an amazing mom you are to that precious little boy. I feel like I know your family so well because you have let us all in on your most private thoughts and feelings. I am sure there are no words that can offer comfort for you right now, but I have been praying and will continue to pray for all of you. May God’s peace, strength, and comfort be with your entire family.
Chelsea, Jarrett, Peyton, Conner — my heart is breaking for you. Please know that Trek touched the lives of SO many people. I’m praying you find peace and comfort in the times ahead. You’ve got a little angel looking down on you.
I’m so so sorry. Sending a ton of love and prayers your way.
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. May God hold your little baby in the palm of his hands.
I am so sorry for ur lose. Words can not express how sorry I am but I know he is in a better place and he is with my sweet angel to if u guys need anything plzs call or txt me I am here for u always and baby trek will be miss forever and will always be in my heart. With lots of love and prayers
Chels,
My heart breaks for you and your family as I read this. I am amazed my your overwhelming amount of love for your little man and I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine your pain, nor do I have any words because I know there are none to help. I just pray that during this hard time you feel God’s loving arms wrap around you and your beautiful family and that you know He loves you and is holding you in His hands. I love you sooooooooooo much and am sending you a HUGE hug from Colorado.
Love,
Shannon & Ben Gantenbein
Nothing I could say could give you the kind of comfort I want to give you (like a tearful and heartfelt hug). What a beautiful life you have given him, and beautiful goodbye words (for now…but of course it is not the end).
As i read the title to this post tears filled my eyes. I am so sorry. You gave Trek the perfect life. A life of knowing nothing but hugs, kisses, snuggles and the feel of his mamas arms around him. I pray God now wraps his arms around you and your family and you feel the comfort that Trek always felt. I will pray for your family.
Chelsea, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been reading your blog for months, marvelling at your strength and courage. Your family is blessed to have you, and I’m so glad that Trek made it to Thailand. Your family’s journey has been an inspiration, and you’ll all be in my prayers. God bless you all.
Praying for you and your precious family. My heart is aching for your great loss.
Praying for you and your precious family. My heart aches for your great loss. What an imprint Trek Atlas has left on SO many!
Conner and Peyton!
I am thinking of what i could say to make you 2 laugh…I love your smiles, and how you love to walk around with no shoes…and those colorful pants! ( my dad had them when i was growing up) Keep your smiles on your face, and know that your baby brother is now watching over you everyday, every min….and smileing down! He is now able to run, and swim and play w swords….and eat what he wants! He is now free of that terrible NP. You both have a mom and dad…that i wish i could be…i love how you mom is so free, and uplifing, and a wonderful person filled w so much love for her family..your dad is the same way! Stay strong boys..and know that you have lots and lots and LOTS…of love from ALL over the world…Your are great BIG brothers!!! MAybe one day you will travel to VA!!! lots of love and hugs sent to you!
My heart is broken over the loss of sweet Trek. But knowing that he is now free from the pain and suffering of NPA allows me to smile for him. His life may have been short but his legacy will last for years and years to come. I am praying for all of you, for peace and strength to mourn his sweet life. You are all very loved and hold a special place in my heart.
We are praying for you and your family Chelsea. We are so very sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you and famliy
Chelsea and family, I am so sorry for your loss of baby Trek. I cannot fathom the pain that you must be going through. The Ingrams are one loving family and he was blessed to have you for the short time he was here. You will be reunited again one day and it will so very special! I love y’all and I will be praying for all of you.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I can’t imagine the pain you are going through right now. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will forever be mesmerized by his piercing blue eyes and a smile that radiated joy. Much love and strength to you and your precious family,
Lifting you in prayer right now. As others have said you gave your sweet boy a beautiful beautiful life and you have shown your other boys the beautiful of embracing everyday. Trek will always be remembered with love. We also have said goodbye too soon to a sweet child, and hold you so tight in our hearts as you navigate these of days of one missing from your arms.
With love.
Sorry to hear Trek is no longer in your care, but I know he is now not suffering and has a a great Caretaker! I am praying for your family and especially for Conner and Peyton! May Trek’s legacy live on in many people’s lives that were touched by his sort, impacting life! God bless you Ingram family as you mourn your Trek! Hugs from Utila!
I’ve never commented, but I read your blog every day–following your amazing journey with Trek and your beautiful family. Ingram is my maiden name, so when I came across your blog months ago, I couldn’t help reading to see what another Ingram family was going through. I’ve been thinking about you and Trek every day, and your blog this morning broke my heart. What a sweet boy and a wonderful life you gave him–thank you so much for sharing your joy and struggle as you did what was best for your family. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry to hear of little Trek passing today, but thankful that everyone was there to be with him during that time. It has been such a pleasure knowing Trek over the past year and He has touched many people, just look at all the comments and support! If these people are anything like me, they had a “oursonnylife” link on their computer and eagerly checked everyday for an update! God has blessed me so much to have such a great family and big sister who is so strong. You have taught me to re-evaluate my own approach to loving my children. I loved that you told him about paw paw, and I would bet that He is teaching Trek how to build something out of wood right now! He will be bold and strong and beautiful when you see him again in heaven. Until then, I will continue to pray for you and Jarrett and the boys during this healing process. Thank you again for allowing all of us to be a part of Trek’s life. I love you.
Chelsea, words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss…I can’t even imagine. I’ll be sure to keep your family in my prayers.
My mom already left a message from our family, but I wanted to write my own. My name is Jacob and I am 12 years old. I’ve had lots of fun following your family all over the world. Trek really is a sweet little boy and it’s good that you are proud to be his mother. I am so sorry that he is gone. You will be in my prayers. Whatever you do, just know that Trek will always be there and one day your family will be united. Trek has taught me that even though sometimes life isn’t fair you still have to make the most of it. Thank you Trek!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. I recently learned about your story through the interview you did on 1Dad1Kid and I found it truly inspirational. You guys are one amazing family.
Love you all…we are so, so sorry…our hearts are aching with you…you are all in our prayers and in every tear. My heart is so rich for having met Trek. Not sure how it all works, but I know Noah will play with him…xoxox
I am so sorry for ur loss. No parent should out live their child. You sound like loving family and did everything right. I am a Hospice nurse and can not takecare of children because of the pain I have, I could never be as brave as u and your family. I don’t know you but if you ever need anything please email me. At this moment I feel he is safe and happy with grandpa…be well
Praying! Don’t know what words to use but the Spirit is interceding!
I wish i had the right words to say to give you comfort. Praying that God will hold you and your family tight, in His strong arms. Love and prayers to all of you.
Words can’t even begin to express my sorrow. I hope that the days ahead begin to renew that wonderful spirit we all grew to know. Treasure the many memories that your beautiful family has made and will continue to make…much love, Jill
My heart hurts so much!! I will miss you, Trek! Chelsea, I am so sorry that he is no longer in your arms. But may you find comfort in knowing that sweet Trek went straight from your arms into the arms of Jesus- in life and in death he is loved!
Here is a poem I was given once- I hope you like it:
A Child Loaned
“I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine.” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven year
Or twenty-two or three
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for Me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want the child to learn.
I’ve looked this wide world over
In my search for teacher’s true,
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes,
I have selected you;
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, They will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
For the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
Edgar A. Guest
I am soo sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
My heart absolutely sank after I read the title
A little piece of it broke when I learned Trek passed away. An even bigger piece hurts so much for everyone that loves and cares for Trek. He is such a little inspiration and blessing and I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling. Heaven gained an extra special little angel today though and I know you all have an army of people that Trek has touched praying for you.
I’m so sad for you that you lost your Trek today, but I love that your post was packed full with the joy of his life.
I hope you know how much all of your readers will miss him too. I feel like I’ve gotten to know your family over the last few weeks of reading your blog, and I will most definitely feel his loss. Nothing we say can make this any easier, I just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you.
This is the single most heartbreaking and heartwarming thing I’ve ever read. May God bless you and your family and take care of Trek as he embarks upon the next stage of his extraordinary journey.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for sharing Trek’s journey with us.
Chelsea and Family,
We have been praying for you and your family since hearing about little Trek. I know all too well that there aren’t any words to say to ease the pain you feel today. Just wanted you to know prayers and love are being sent your way today.
Love,
Debbie Griego
(Sam Griego’s mom)
I’ve watched your journey, and have been grateful for the presence of trek and your family in our lives. you LIVE love. i am so very sorry for your loss – and grateful that trek came into the world to teach love.
My heart and soul are going out to you right now. You and your family have been amazing!
So very sorry for your family’s profound loss. Praying for comfort at this devastating time.
I have been following you and your amazing family for a while now. You have such a beautiful family. Trek is so blessed to be a part of your family. You gave him the best life ever. All he knew was love and snuggles (perfect). You and Jarrett are amazing parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so very sorry. May God comfort all of you. Thank you for sharing Treks life with us. God Bless
I am so very sorry to read this tragically heartbreaking news. I have been following your blog for a few months now and have been so inspired by Trek and you all’s love for him and each other. My prayers are with you for peace and love. Godspeed, Sweet Trek. You will be missed.
I’m so very sorry for you loss!! Hugs n prayers to your family! I never knew you guys personally but I have been following your sons story & have been completely touched by your sweet lil boy & your family! My heart goes out to you guys during this very hard & emotional time!! Rest in Peace sweet baby Trek!
Thank you for sharing Treks life and legacy with us. I am reminded to live each day to its fullest because of your journey. Praying for peace!
I’m so so sorry for your loss. I will not attempt to try to understand the pain you are in, but I will thank you for sharing Trek’s life with us and letting us “know” this special boy. You are a special mama to a special family and I can only hope and pray that you find some peace.
Chelsea, my heart is broken today. I can’t imagine your pain. I just want to Thank you for sharing your precious Trek with all of us. He has touched so many…God Bless you, Jarrett, Peyton and Conner.
Ainsley
Xo
Trek still left a big footprint during his time here. Condolences… Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Thatz sad
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m a friend of Ashley Lucadou and my family and I will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
I am very very sorry for your lost. Thank you for sharing.
Pamela
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time.
I just read about Trek and your journey today and was so touched. It sounds like your family made his time with you so special and were with him celebrating the time you had to the greatest extent possible. I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy
Precious Chelsea, Jarret, Peyton & Conner –
No words seem strong enough to express our pain for your loss. I so wish I was there to hold you and love on you. I know that many lives are richer since they have been introduced to sweet Trek and the Ingram family. I find joy in knowing that we will see him again one day when we reunite with our loved ones in heaven. Jesus loves his children so much and for reasons only He knows, chose to bring little Trek home as a baby. I’m so thankful that He entrusted you to be his family on this earth because I don’t know of any other family that could have loved him more. May God bless you and comfort you during this time. If we can do anything at all, you only need to ask. I love you all so much.
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and prayers to you all in Thailand.
Chelsea. There truly are no words to express how sorry I am for you and your family. My Mom and step dad got the chance to meet you, Trek, and the rest of your family at the Hard Rock event in Maui and when my mom can home, she confirmed what I already knew from just reading your blog…that you were the most sweetest, beautiful and kind women she has ever met. She said your smile could light up any room and that Trek had the most beautiful eyes that could melt anyones heart. I believe that no one in this world could have been a better mommy to Trek than you. Thank you so much for sharing so much of your lives with “us”. Prayers and love from the Antle family.
7 months ago I started an amazing journey with Trek and your family. I remember at Christmas aunt Lacey after hearing about my kids funny stories told me I needed to start a blog like her friend Chelsea in Maui. From there I was hooked! I remember reading of the diagnosis and crying. You guys have touched my heart. Your open and honest account of your feelings and activities just wows me and had me checking every day to see how you were all coming along. Your sweet little family holds a space on my iPhone screen. Although I have never met you I hace prayed and rejoiced and mourn with you. My 9 yr old listens to your stories of travel and all the boys exploration. I read her the post when she saw my mood change and we both are just so sad for you. While I was reading the song Halcyon by Orbital came on. That song always reminded me of Thiland (a place I have always wanted to visit). Trek made it to his Thiland. You guys took him to see the world! You gave him all of you. What wonderful parents. When I think about you guys I always think about that saying from the movie The Beach where he says that ” Paradise isn’t a place you go but how you feel for a moment in your life and if you find that moment it will last forever”. You have given those boys so many wonderful moments even when it was hard for you. You are the best parents.
Chelsea, I am so sorry for your loss! Your family will be continue to be in my prayers. I pray that you will be comforted by the fact that Trek is now in Jesus’ arms and in a place where he is pain free. Your family has been such an inspiration to so many!! I’m sending lots of love and prayers your way.
In Trek’s short life, he saw more of the world than most dream of. What a beautiful gift to give your son. My heart is broken for you, and I’m praying for you and your family.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. I have been following your blog since you found the diagnosis but been somewhat a lurker around here. Know that i will be praying for you guys they way i was praying for sweet baby trek!
I just want to thank your family and little Trek for making me a better mother. He reminded me to love each and every moment. You are inspiration to me and I will always hold your family close to my heart. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My tears and prayers are with you,and may God comfort and guide you during this time. Thank you so much for sharing with us your heart. May the Lord use Trek’s journey here on earth to spur us all on to live life to the fullest for Him.
Kim
I am soo sorry to hear this. What a blessing your sweet little man has been to so many of us who will never know him this side of heaven. Thank you for sharing him with us. May God’s blessings flow and His peace surround you!
Trek was so lucky to have such wonderful parents and brothers, and to be able to see the world before his time was cut short. You are an inspiration to all, and now you have a guardian angel looking over you as you continue to travel and inspire the world. Your other two boys are extremely fortunate to have such incredible parents. Sending much love and many prayers your way.
Chelsea and Jerrett, We are so sorry for your families’ loss. We have been following sweet baby Trek’s journey. Thank you so much for sharing him with us all. He couldn’t have been blessed with a better family and I am certain he is smiling down on you all now and is finally without pain. We send you guys lots of love and prayers. You and Jerrett are two of the most welcoming, unconditionaly loving and geniunely caring people I have ever had the privilage to know. Thank you.
x Megan and Damon Black
I am so sad to hear this news. PLease know I will be praying very hard for you as you grieve the loss of your precious son.
There are no words… Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Chelsea.
Rest in peace, sweet Trek.
I know nothing I say can change what has happened, oh how I wish it could more than anything! I love you all so much and am sending all the love in my heart to each of you as you are living this nightmare. To have zero regrets within the time you all had with your sweet love is more than anyone could do…and you guys did just that..you lived with him each day of his life perfectly. Thank you for sharing him!
I have been following your blog for at least six months now and everyday I could not wait for you to write about the latest adventure you and your family would be experiencing. My heart is broken for you all. I have been praying for your family and I will continue to pray for you all. Little Trek was such a light and he will be missed by so many people!
Your family is an inspiration to so many people…your incredible strength and love lifts us all to your light, joy..and sorrow….your family is an amazing family and we can all learn by your path…and love..thank you for sharing your joy and sorrow..Trek your beautiful smile, eyes and sweetneess will be forever remember by the Driftwood and friends in Utila…love and prayers sending your way…Love and Peace, sharon and Bruce
Chelsea, Jarrett & Boys:
My heart dropped when I read the news of Trek’s passing. But then I said to myself, this is what the natural outcome of this terrible disease is, but how happy I was for you that he could go so peacefully, quickly, and embraced by your love! He did not have much quantity in his life, but was super-sized with “quality”. Trek has lived a lifetime of total love & joy for his entire short life, something not many of us can experience. I know your hearts are breaking and the days ahead will be very hard & difficult, but please know that you have the support and prayers worldwide of those of us who have been lucky enough to follow your “sonny Life” and try to remember all the memories and love you showeered on Trek…..the boy who lived an amazing lifetime in a few short months. He will never be forgotten…oh those beautiful eyes & smile!! Hugs & prayers, Alice (Canada) XXXXX
Chelsea,
My heart is just breaking for you and your family. I am so sorry you lost your sweet precious baby boy. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family during this difficult time. I have been following your blog & enjoyed reading about your travels.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Thank you for allowing us to to get to know Trek through your blog.I will always remember his sweet smile & big beautiful blue eyes. What a sweet precious angel!
I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you & your family & give you comfort.
I wish this had not happened because I cannot bear it when a baby dies. Anyone of us could lose a child at any given moment but it isn’t supposed to happen. I cant do or say anything right in the shadow of your grief. Please know that he is missed, and I truly regret Will and Trek never met. Thank you for sharing you pain and your Trek. I am truly grateful for your strength and love.
It’s with such a heavy heart I send love and prayers to you & your family. You all are such precious & special people that God would trust only YOU to care for Trek on his earthly journey.
Rest in His loving arms & know He is greatly pleased.
My heart is breaking for you right now. What a wonderful life he had in his too-short time. Sending you healing rays of peace, love and light.
I have been following your story. It is hard to see life through God’s perspective in this life. You will be reunited with your sweet baby. This life is a vapor…a shadow. Cling to the promises of God. I am asking God to minister to your hearts and to hold you up through your adversities.
Ive been reading your website the last few days, it’s really made me realize what is important in life. Alll my love goes out to you, I cannot imagine your pain. What a gorgeous boy, and even though too short, what an amazing life he had filled with love and amazing memories. You are all in my thoughts xxxx
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying that you all feel God’s presence and the kind of peace that only He can provide.
Oh darling, this is a pain I know all too well. Losing your baby is the worst thing you will ever have to endure. I am praying for all of you and sending love from Texas.
Chelsea, I am praying for you, Jarrett, and your sweet boys as you grieve for sweet Baby Trek. His life was so beautiful, and the way that you and Jarrett love your boys and teach them to embrace life is inspiring. My heart is breaking for you all. I can’t even imagine the loss you are all feeling. Thank you for sharing your love and your story with the rest of us. Much love to you all, Whitney Finke
Chelsea, Jerrett, Payton and Conner
I am sorry to hear about sweet Trek
I wept with you today
What a beautiful way to remember and spend your last hour with him
You´ve got a little angel looking down on you
I´m so sorry, may God´s peace, strength and comfort be with you and your family
RIP SWEET TREK
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss … I’ve been following your blog for a few months and have been inspired by the carefree spirit and the love your family shares. I will continue to pray for you in the days, weeks, months, and years that will follow this unimaginable loss … thank you for sharing your story.
Chelsea I am so sorry. I will really miss your sweet Trek. He has touched my heart. Thanks for sharing him with us. It has been absolutely amazing to see you love him and care for him. What an incredible mom you are. He could not have been more loved. I wish there was something I could do to take some of the pain away. I will just keep crying with you and praying that you will feel him close.
Chelsea, Jarrett & Family,
My heart is broken for you and your family. Words can not adequately express the sorrow and sympathy that I feel for you. You have such a beautiful family and I am thankful to have witnessed your graceful approach to Trek’s illness. I rejoice with you that Trek is no longer sick and is now watching you from Heaven, he certainly is a sweet angel. Praying for you as you continue your journey through his loss. With love, Melissa
I came here from a link on another blog, so this is the first time I have read your blog. I am heartbroken for you and so very, very sorry to hear about your precious little boy. Keeping you in my thoughts.
My heart mourns; yet I rejoice that your last moments with Trek were so tender and so sweet. May you be filled with peace and love through this season. I commit to pray for you and your family over the next weeks.
My prayers are with you and your family. Thank God for the time you were together. May God bless you and your family during this trying time.
Ingram family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Trek may have had a short life, but he had a life most would envy. You surrounded him with more love than most will ever know and he got to see more of the world than most will ever see. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you walk out your grief journey.
I just cried reading your post. I prayed for you and brought you before our Heavenly Father. I will pray for healing, comfort, and strength. He is a precious and beautiful boy – safe in the arms of Jesus.
What an amazing gift he was to so many, what a blessing. His life was short but sweet, for certain. You are astonishingly amazing parents and human beings- your strength, your joy, your commitment to not only being there with your boys, but EVERY DAY also giving your boys the most loving, happy, abundant lives – to the point of overflowing! It has touched me so deeply, even from such a distance. My heart aches for you, I just almost can’t believe it. But what a beautiful, precious, time you shared – just purely concentrated love, every day. I’m so sad but I’m also in awe. What a beautiful life to have had. Now I’m praying for your strength and all that love you’ve given to just wrap you up and pull you through, I know you got so much strength from him and I believe that can’t go away, what’s here is here always. So much love, Stacey
i am so sorry. i have never commented but have followed your journey over the past months; you have always had such a positive attitude and always a smile on your face. allow yourself time to grieve – my heart breaks for all you’ve been through and what faces you now. who knew it would happen so fast – i was so sad to check in this morning and realize that trek was gone. please know there are many praying for you and hoping that you find comfort in your boys and husband and in the beauty of the beach and sunsets knowing Trek is part of them now. much love to a sweet family whose lives have touched us all. hugs and love, jan
My heart literally hurts for you and your family. Prayers for you all during this oh so difficult time. May that precious angel rest in the very best peace. A well fought battle, time for him to rest. You come across people and stories in your life that never leave you the same and he is no exception. Thank you for reminding us how dear life is and sharing this precious little boy.
I am so sorry for your loss; there are no words of comfort at this time. I know that Trek was blessed to be in your family for even his short little life and that your family was blessed by his presence.
I’m so sorry. There are no words to convey to you how sad I am for you and your husbands and your boys, but happy for Trek that the pain is over. You were an amazing family to him; he had the love of a wonderful mother and father to nurture and snuggle him, and amazing big brothers to make him smile. Godspeed little one.
I am so sorry for your loss; there are no words of comfort. I know that Trek was blessed to have been part of your family for even his short little life and that your family was blessed by Trek’s presence.
i am so so sorry. i have never commented but have followed your journey for months. you have been so positive and always smiling but i know your heart is heavy now and for it to happen so fast and dramatically. i am so glad you got to Thailand and Trek got to spend his last days on the beach. Grieving is hard and a long process, particularly when you lose a child. I will be praying for you and your family and hope you will find comfort in them and in the beach and sunsets that Trek is a part of now. I admire your courage and your ability to walk a different path than most and to spend each and every minute of each and every day with Trek soaking in his beauty and spirit. He will always be a part of you. much love, jan
I’m so sorry that I have never commented before today. I’ve been reading your journey and marveling at sweet little Trek and how much love he brought into this world. I don’t think a baby has ever been more loved back than little Trek.
Thank you for sharing Trek with us. You and your family are in my heart today.
Little One, Hold My Hand
for Sydney Grace (granddaughter stillborn Nov 2007)
Little one, hold my hand.
Show me all the wonders that you see;
Help me feel His loving touch,
Lead me gently to His feet;
Little one, hold my hand,
Guide me as I seek to learn
How to do what He wants of me;
Be my sweet angel leading me.
Little one, hold my hand,
Come at night and whisper in my ear
Of the glorious things that you now know,
Safely resting in His arms..
Little one, hold my hand.
Sit beside me as I weep;
Dry my tears with gentle breath,
A breeze that softly touches cheek.
Little one, hold my hand,
Angel fingers entwined in mine;
Pull me gently closer still
To live in Him in every hour.
Little one, hold my hand,
He will help you teach me how
To be a better person now,
Change me with His love you bring.
Little one, hold my hand,
I need to feel your presence here;
I’ll try not to hold too tight,
For I know I’m not the only one.
Little one, hold my hand,
Snuggle with me in my dreams
And sing a joyful song to me;
I’ll listen and i’ll sing with you.
Little one, hold my hand,
Until the day when I come home
And then we’ll dance and never tire
And play at Jesus feet again.
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Sweet Chelsea. I am so sorry for you pain and your loss. It just seems like it happened so soon. You and your husband are incredible people and I pray for so much peace and healing during this time. Trek’s life and passing and the story of your family will continue to touch so many lives more than you can ever imagine. You are inspiring. May God bless you and comfort you. Love, Allison
I came here from another blog and just want to let you know that my heart goes out to you and your family.
I know he had a great life with your fun and loving family. And what a great travel adventure he was able to go on with you, surrounded by all of you. From my family to yours, our hearts go out.
My heart goes out to your whole family, I just lost my brother, but I couldn’t imagine losing a child, no matter what anyone says nothing will help, but my prayers are defenetly with your family at this time, god bless your family & sending lots of love & positive vibes your way xoxo
Chelsea,
My heart is breaking for you guys right now. My husband works with your dad and that’s how we heard about you guys and I have been following your story for months now. We have been and will keep praying for you guys. God is faithful. Rest in him and know that Trek is free from pain.
Love,
Matt and Allison Johnson
http://ianbyrd.bandcamp.com/track/sydneys-song hope this will comfort…
My dear Ingrams,
Baby Trek earned his angel wings today. What a trooper! Such a strong little guy who made absolutely sure that he would stay with you until you realized your family dream of being in Thailand. Trek did things HIS way and in such a beautiful way. He picked the longest day of the year to pass on….the day when the sun shines the longest. He knew what he was doing. Cuddled next to his wonderful mama and with the family that he loved around him. I weep for y’all but I rejoice for Trek! He will forever be looking down on his crew and smiling that adorable smile. Nothing that I can say can ease one single bit of your pain but that little man had the perfect life, albeit gone too soon. Y’all carried him through his life and he will carry y’all through yours. Don’t underestimate him….he is one of the strongest people I have ever come to know. He was HERE, he made his mark on so many, and has changed this world for the better. You will be missed Trek Atlas! Now go play among the other angels sweet baby boy.
I’ve been following your journey and you’re such an amazing Mother. We live in Kihei and never got a chance to meet you but I send you prayers, hugs & rainbows. Trek picked an amazing family.
Your beautiful family has inspired us so much. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Aloha precious family, our hearts are aching with you. You have walked the most amazing path with Trek, keep following your heart and your instincts and the unthinkable future wil be beautiful again. With hugs and aloha, Scott, Carol, Oshun, and Solei
Chelsea, Jarrett, Peyton, Conner- I am sooo sorry for your lost. I can not even imagine how you are feeling right now. I’ll keep Trek and your family in my prayers. You are an amazing family. My condolences.
With tears streaming down my face I send my deepest sympathy to you! I am so saddened to hear that he is gone…he has been heavy on my heart lately! But my faith in God assures me that he is no longer suffering and is at peace in heaven. I pray that the peace of the Lord will rain down on your family during this difficult time. What a blessing that you’ve been able to enjoy him and the rest of your family in such a special way over these last several months…I know your boys will treasure these memories forever…what a gift you’ve given them!
Love to you all,
Christina, Walter, & Sophia Rygiol
May the Lord of all creation bring comfort to your hearts. May all your memories of Trek alway bring a smile and not sadness to you all. We pray that our Lord Jesus will strengthen your family for the days ahead and surround you with His love and peace. We thank our Lord for all the days you were able to spend with Trek and all the love he got from his family and friends both near and far. We also pray for traveling mercies and a safe trip back home. In Jesus name, amen. God bless, Sokolowski Ohana.
Dearest Ingram family,
I have been following this blog anonymously since the beginning of the year, at what was a pretty difficult time in my life. Trek’s story gave me some much-needed perspective during that period, and continues to remind me to “embrace life” each and every day no matter the obstacles I am facing.
Thank you, Chelsea, for your blog.
Thank you, Trek, for your life.
Love, light, and prayers,
Veronica & family
Subotica, Serbia
I can only leave my love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family! <3
I do not know you or your family, but I was incredibly touched by your story. I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling, but I have prayed that the Lord comforts you and your family in only a that He can. I am so incredibly sorry for the physical loss of your son, but am thankful knowing that you will reunite with him again…one day!
Mommy & Daddy,
I think you were brave as brave could be…altho I’m quite sure you might say, “I wasn’t being brave..I was just being a mommy to my baby.” And, that would be the truth…your love is so evident in this story & I’m sure that Trek left you knowing that love exponentially. Jesus loves the little children…I know that sounds cliche’ but, it’s truer than true could possibly be & the little children love Him so much too! He is the finest daddy that there is & has the sweetest, most vehement mommy’s heart..only a mommy could know; thus we are made in His image. I am so sorry that you lost your little one. I will keep you & your family in my prayers. My cousin lost her little one last year…he lived less than two months in the hospital. She has amazed me with her..I don’t know if it’s a choice, not really b/c no one gave her a choice, but her, I guess just her ability for lack of a better word, just to “keep on keepin on”. She can smile again now..and enjoys herself..& her husband..and bits & pieces of life. She still cries..of course. She looks at his things but she can talk about him now & it is bittersweet. But she’s alive again. What I want to tell you is that altho I believe the loss changes you & everything around you..there is life after the loss & you will live again. My best friend said of a mutual friend of ours that lost her 9 year old, “I give her a lot of room to just go crazy for awhile..she’s entitled, in my book”. I never forgot that. There’s nothing I can say to make it stop hurting. I wish there was..I can’t stand to watch someone hurt like this. My dad passed & my mother still grieves so. God gave me SO much grace to deal with it & my mother is so heart sick from it. I asked God why can’t you just help her like you did me..why does it have to be SO hard???? Couldn’t you just remove some of the grief???? & He actually answered me very quickly this time, & He was heart sick as well..for my mother & I…”He said I can’t remove the grief without taking the love. If I took that love, she would be emptier than if I let it all stay. To take the grief is to also remove the love & it would leave her more destitute without it. That love is so precious..it would be death to her to be without it…even tho there is such grief.” In that instant I “got it”. I don’t know if any of this will give you help or peace or relief..but I wish it would. I will pray for you & want to tell you that I love you & your family, & your precious baby boy. I know he’s ok now & I know he would want you to know that…not just intellectually but, deep in your heart. He is rocked to sleep each day by the all mighty & sung to sleep by angels that attend each of us so gently & faithfully for their love of us & The Father. Be blessed in the name of Jesus with tremendous grace & strength & may His life fill you up, & fill up the habits of care-taking, & fill up the empty places & the holes that result from such a loss…that you may know what it truly means that “Jesus is the fullness of Him who fills all in all”. <3 With all my heart, Amy
thank you amy, it does help and i agree. I told jarrett that i love grieving for Trek, i have to because i love him so much.
Love you yall and sending lots of prayers of comfort your way. May God comfort you and give you peace through this time.
I have been following your guys’ journey through a mutual friend (Tasha & Ryan) and my heart absolutely breaks for your ‘Ohana’s loss. There are no words to say, except that I want you to know that you all are lifted up in my prayers. <3
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sweet baby Trek is no longer in any pain, RIP sweet little guy xx
My dearest Chelsea and family, words can not express how much my heart just breaks for you. Chelsea you have lived up to that amazing mother figure and even more that we always used to talk about during our softball years. You all are truly an inspiration! What a sweet, sweet boy Trek was and know that my family and I are all praying and thinking of you daily. Trek was able to live the most amazing life and be surrounded by pure and ulitmate love everyday because of all of you. May God be with you all during this very difficult time. Lots of love!
Missy Vais (Taylor), Danny, Cooper and Brody
thank you missy, it is my dream to be mommy to my 3 sweet boys, it was my greatest joy to love and be Trek’s mama. I see you have 2 little ones, i am so happy for you and Danny. thank you for reaching out and sending your love. xoxo
I have been following your blog since I first read about it on another blog I follow, and I have loved your sweet baby boy from the fist time I saw his picture. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family today and always.
Kathi
We are so sorry. We have been following your story and we have been praying for you all. Being a mother myself, I cannot imagine what you are going through, but you and your family are amazingly strong. There is truly another angel in heaven.
My heart sank when I read your title post today. Something told me to check it.
I am so sorry. You are all amazing. With love and sadness from Richmond, Virginia.
Chelsey and family…. our thoughts and prayers are going up for you today.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious child. My heart sank as well as I read your post. Sending so much love your way as you start this new journey of loss. What a life you provided for him and your family. xo, Marci
Chelsea, I don’t know you and only saw this post through a friend’s facebook. I was nursing my 15 month old son to sleep when I read that you lost your son and tears began to flow. My heart goes out to you and your precious family. Warmth and Prayers, Jill.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
My heart aches for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.. sending you prayers …
I can’t imagine how you must feel,but Trek was a beautiful amazing little boy! You and your family are in my prayers! We are sending you lots of love!!!
I am so sorry for the loss of Trek , my heart goes out to you,today . Love and strength to you all xox
My heart goes out to your family!! I cannot believe he is gone!! I have become so attached to little Trek that I am overwhelmed with saddness and disbelief! I knew this day would come, but NOT YET!! He is an amazing little beauty that did not get to live long enough!! He will be missed so much!! I am almost certain that Kaitlyn (Katilyns Korner) will come hold Treks hand and lead him to a fun, and exciting place to go play, run and laugh!!!!!God Bless you all!! ((((HUGGS)))) to your whole family, friends, and to everyone that has been praying and reading all about Trek’s journey! He was one heck of a special kid!!! He surely touched my heart!! XOXOXO
May your faith give you the strength to move forward the next few days as you miss your sweet Trek. I pray for you all and your family back in the states that want so bad to be with you. I know Heaven gained a beautiful perfect child today! I pray that you know you gave him the BEST life and the most LOVING family a child has ever known!
I only found your blog a few weeks ago, but the love I felt for you and your family was instant and deep. What an amazing, love-filled life for sweet Trek and how incredible for you to have held an angel on earth.
A gasp left me when I read this blog. My heart just is breaking for all of you. My tears are for such sweet love I have witnessed and read about over the months. Oh sweet family you have embraced life and oh how you have loved! You have loved with such great intention Trek knew constant arms of love. A mamas smell that was always close. Trek knew eyes of love at a constant gaze. He knew the laughter of boys at play. He knew adventure and a life of not missing the moment. You gave with such sweet abandon. Sweet sweet Trek, Jesus loves you so, we are so glad there is no pain. We will pray for the peace that passes understanding. We will be better parents in Trek’s name We love you all. Andrew, Shannon, Deveraux, and Anderson
thank you shannon, i began reading your comment and i thought, wow this sweet woman says the words perfectly about how I want Trek to remember his life. then I saw it was you and I smiled, i am so thankful for you dear friend. love you
I am so saddened by learning of your loss but amazed and comforted by your courage and love. I wish I was half the parent you and Jarret are. Trek was so well taken care of and love by you since inception, that he saw and experienced more happiness and love and a lot of other people that live long lives.
May God be with you and your family.
I don’t know you and have never read your blog before, but I just heard about your loss through a Facebook post. I am sobbing right now. I can’t even imagine your loss. I would be in utter despair if one of my six year old twins passed away. I will be praying for you tonight that somehow God will bring you some peace. From what I’ve read, you were the absolute most perfect mother to your little boy and he left this world full of peace and joy.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. All the prayers, love and hugs from New Zealand xx
My heart sank today when I read your blog. All of you are in our prayers.
One of the most beautiful things about Trek is how he has touched so many lives all over the world – a precious world traveller! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family tonight Chelsea. I pray that in the midst of the sadness you also feel love, peace and hope. Trek was loved by 2 incredible parents who kept their promise to give him the most wonderful life despite his illness, and 2 brothers who filled his days with adventure, all while travelling the world – what a truly, truly blessed boy
Sending you love and prayers, R.
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family during this time.
My heart hurts for you all, i cannot imagine your loss and pain.
But what a loving way for Trek to leave earth on the next great adventure! Our family is praying for yours.
Your incredible story of your life with Trek has touched so many. The angels are taking care of him now and although you will miss him, you know he is well and happy in his new home. You are an amazing family and I pray that you are at peace.
Granny Parrack
Oh Chelsea, my heart aches for you and your dear family! There are no words that make losing a child any easier to bear, but I hope that you feel the compassion of those of us all around the world who are holding you in our hearts. I don’t think anyone could have loved a child more than you loved your son. You made every single day of his life a magical adventure. I feel so blessed that you allowed us the opportunity to share those special moments with you through your blog. Beautiful Baby Trek, may you fly straight into the arms of G-d, where you will wait for us all in beautiful sunshine with the smell of plumeria all around you. Jah bless.
I had to read this three times. I am crying so much for you. I saw a quote yesterday and immediately thought of you, even though we’ve never met. “All who wander are not lost.” I cannot imagine the sadness that your ohana is feeling right now, with the absence of your beautiful boy. He will never be lost, having spent his life in the warm embrace of his family, and now living forever in the hearts and minds of everyone who has been fortunate enough to share his journey.. He has given so many people’s life more meaning, and more happiness. You, and he, have inspired so many and made ME think so much about what a miracle every day is. You have changed people’s lives by sharing Trek with the world. Thank you for that. I am sending you all much love, comfort, support, and aloha. You are a beautiful, incredible family.
thank you so much for that sweet quote, it made me smile because it is so true. thank you anne
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My heart aches for you and your family. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey with me and many others. Trek was an old soul, it showed in his beautiful and knowing eyes. God Bless ya’ll. Sending prayers and hugs to ya’ll!!
I just want to express my utmost sympathy to you and your family. As the mom of a young angel (passed away at 4.5 months of age) I know the pain all to well. If you would like to talk feel free to send me an e mail at scentsy.katie@gmail.com
God bless and comfort your beautiful family. I’ve read a little about Trek’s amazing life, a life so full, some how you’ve managed to squeeze a gallons worth of life into a thimble’s worth of time. He is a very lucky little guy, I say is because he is, he always will be, he just is with God now. I pray for your comfort, for your sons understanding, for acceptance for you all, and above all for peace for your family. God bless you and keep you.
My heartfelt prayers for your family today. Thank you for sharing your precious Son with us. May you feel God uplifting you through this time.
My prayers are with you and your family
I cannot stop sobbing. I am forever changed. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Oh Chelsea – my heart breaks for you and I can’t stop sobbing. Today is the first day I read your blog. The link was posted on the babyloss forum that I belong to – I too lost my precious Chloe girl when she was just sync days old. I have just spent a marathon four hours reading your blog and all about a precious amazing little boy called Trek – and his beautiful, strong and brave mama. I’m so utterly sorry for your loss. I admire you so much and reading about your journey has made me realise that life is all about the now and the experiences and the love and the ‘snuggling’. I hold you and your beautiful family in my heart. In love & light dearest Chelsea, xMarina (South Africa)
than you Marina, i am so sorry for your loss also. xoxo
Sadness and love swept over me. I am sorry for your loss and happy that you were able to live in such a gracious, loving space. Thank you for inspiring us.
With deep love, The Kings
My hearts and prayers to your entire family. What a sweet boy. I’m sorry for the loss of your sweet Trek
We cannot find words to describe how we feel. We are beyond saddened and our hearts ache for you. We send you love and strength. We have you in our prayers.
Rest in peace little Trek. Little Angel from God.
I am so sorry for your sweet angel going back to God’s arms I pray you find comfort in where he is right now and know you will see him again I am sad that he had to leave so soon I dont know him and love him to pieces already I am happy that you shared your story thanks so so much love you and your family May Jesus be with you all!
My heart is breaking for you and your precious family. May God wrap the same arms that are holding little Trek around all of you too and give you comfort.
My heart aches for you and your family. We don’t know each other, but it’s always devastating when parents lose a child. I am so, so sorry for your loss and have said a prayer for Trek.
I’ve been waiting all day to try to think of something I can say to help you, sweet sister-in-law. But I can’t find anything. I’m so sorry. We love you, the boys, Jarrett, and precious Trek. I’m just so sorry.
Trek will be missed but never forgotten. He will be in our hearts forever.
With love,
Joella
Our prayers are with you. Trek left his footprints on so many hearts , he changed the way so many families feel about their children . You all set the most remarkable example for others. It is a honor to know you. We embrace you with our love and prayers. Billie and Alden
I am so sorry to hear about baby Treks passing. I’m thankful that I got to meet him and be a party of his wonderful life even for a short time. I know that he had the best life with you all. And I know you did and are doing the bet thing. Lots of hugs an aloha. And you will forever be in our thoughts.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You folks were such a blessing to Trek! I hope that you’ll have some gentle moments with your friends and family in the coming days – and will be keeping all of you in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for the passing of your precious child. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.
SO sorry for your loss. xo
Dearest Ingram family, I have reread this page several times today crying my eyes out each time and fumbling to come up with words to express my sympathies, nothing ever came to me that would do justice to what you must be going through. You all are an amazing, inspirational family and I know it was no mistake that God chose you to share His special, perfect Trek with. You are such a blessing to so many people. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. I will be thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort every day as you deal with this loss. I hope that you find solace in all your happy memories with Trek and know that he is happy now in no more pain. All my love, Tabitha
I have been following your beautiful story for awhile and check in daily to see how little Trek is. I am heartbroken to read that your sweet baby boy has passed away. I could always feel your intense love that you have for your family and you are truly an inspiration. I pray that God will comfort you each and every moment of every day until you are one day reunited with your precious child. May God bless baby Trek and your entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so very sorry for your lose. I pray for comfort and peace for your family
What an amazing way of looking at his little life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were able to read your story through our sister-in-law Maria Sollazzo and we were always amazed on how this journey has transformed your lives. In his short life, Trek was able to touch many, many lives. You were all blessed by him and so were many of us. We know now he is not suffering and in pain any more, looking down on you and smiling. You are an amazing family of God and we know that time will help you heal the scars you might be carrying right now. We are thinking of you. Susana Sollazzo and the Sollazzo family in Granite Bay, CA.
Words can’t express how sorry I am for for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.
Praying for you during this sad time. He was a precious boy.
Chelsea, Jarrett and the boys,
I pray for you to find
the peace and strenght to cope with baby trek’s loss.. im very sorry.. thank you for touching my life in a way possible that only your angel did. The heavens are rejoycing with his presence and we will all keep his spirit alive, because he IS the most beautiful warrior this world had the pleasure of sharin. Thank you, for sharing his beautiful life, ive kept up with your writting and i know he has touched thousands of adoring fans. May his body and soul rest in forever peace and one day you shall meet again. My love and prayers go out to all of you, goodbye angel..
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sending our love and prayers from kansas.
Dear Ingram Family: I am extemely sorry for your profound loss. My heart broke today whenI learned of Trek’s passing! I have followed your blog for months and have fallen in love with his sweet face and mesmerizing blue eyes! Most of all I have been in complete and utter awe of the love your family radiates and exemplifies. I hope to be half the mother you are Chelsea to my son! I have learned so much through your journey and have gained alot of perpsective on what is truly important in life! Prayers to you all during this difficult time!
I am so sad for your family right now. Yet I am in awe at how you made the last moments of your baby boy’s life so incredibly beautiful. All of you. And yes, I will pray. Absolutely. God bless you all <3
Prayers and Huge hugs coming your way! I want you all to know that my heart goes out to you all, whole heartily!!! You all have been so perfect and so strong for so long, and while Trek was a true angel on earth, I think your family is a family we all are inspired by and LOVE. I want you to know how great youve been and I know God is saying ‘well done Ingram family. ‘ we are all so sad, but who can blame God for calling the most perfect angel home so soon. Trek was meant to be an angel and what a blessing for all of us to have ‘known’ him through your inspiring yet heart wrenching updates. Thank you for sharing your story so that we could all be touched and have love in our hearts for Trek Atlas Ingram. Hang in there!!! If we can help in any way, please let us know!!!!
my heart has broken today with you and my sweet little Trek. im sooo desperately sorry and my thoughts and love and prayers are being sent to you and your family in this sad time. i dont know what to say he is with God now and you will hold and snuggle him again and it will be GLORIOUS!! i loved Trek and your family so very much and love you all still as if you were my own i talked of your travels and days just as you did and i told my family of sweet baby Trek. he has touched sooo many lives in ways he could have never imagined. i love you all so much and im soo thankful to have known you all and sweet Trek through your blog. thank you for that. please remember you are all soo very loved and he did more in his little lifetime than anyone i know. we love you all and prayers and love are with you all. God bless you all so much rest in peace sweet blue eyed Trek. i love you.
Keeping you and ur family in my thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many angels in heaven, including my dad, brother and child. I know they are happy, healthy and safe, but I miss them every day. I will pray that you all find peace in this very difficult time. God bless all of you.
Chelsea,
I have been following your beautiful and inspirational blog for the past few months. I am truly heartbroken to learn of Trek’s passing. What a sweet, beautiful child. I have been in awe of your compassion and dedication to Trek. I pray that your broken hearts will heal in time and that you find comfort in knowing you, Jarrett, Peyton and Connor showered Trek with enough love to last many lifetimes.
May God Bless and keep you now and always,
May God be your strength in this trying time.
elpoep secalpPLP DOG rebmemer syawlA !ylimaf ruoy rofpeoplin ourlives for a reason. I have a special needs so who is terminal too. I know what your going thru. Just know that your precious little angel is at peace n having a joyful time with no sickness n pain! I truly believe these special angels are sent to parents to teach us somethng. I know in my life my son has taught me understanding, patience,& true love. Prayers are truly with you! God is all power.
im so sorry for your loss. trek, rest in peace beautiful boy. you are very strong to share this… what an incredible mom you are. the words you said to your son, will always stay with him <3 ALL of our love and prayers tonight. love the gavilanes family, in long island, New York. xoxoxoxoxoxo
Dear Chelsea,
My heart breaks for you and your big boys. Meeting you and Trek has forever changed me and made me a better mother to my boys. Thank you for sharing your journey, stories, family and sweet baby Trek with us all. Trek has taught so many people to embrace life and live every day to the fullest. Much love and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time and your journey ahead. God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family. I have been following your journey for awhile now. I just want you to know what a wonderful mother you are. You have taught me to love my boys more each and every day. May Heavenly Father comfort you.
Love from Utah…
Chelsea, I remember thinking when you were only 15 and babysitting our babies, what a wonderful mother you would be. Trek was so blessed; he lived more and was loved more in his short life than most. Our prayers our flowing out to your family. Love, April
Chelsea-
I had a long day today away from my phone and away from all other forms of communication. On my long drive home I began to think about Trek and I prayed for you and your family. When I arrived home I checked your blog- which I religiously do- and saw your last post. There is so much love pouring out to that little boy!!!! People like me, who have never met your family but fell in love with all of you these past few months. You have blessed us with the gift to know Trek- and I am a better person because of it. Continued prayers and love to your BEAUTIFUL family.
Maya
Hi. I’m Laura. Mother of three boys as well, 8 month, 3 1/2 and 6. I went to FCA, which I believe you did as well. You must be the most amazing human being/mother I’ve had the pleasure of having a sliver of knowing. You’re beautiful both inside and out and what a joyous life you were able to give Trek. A perfect existence with a family who loved him so abundantly. He may not know the difference between here and heaven the way you poured kindness and love on him. There may not be much difference. I just love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing and sharing your story. God bless your family.
I’ve been following your blog and praying for your family. We live in Kenya with our three boys (have a girl in uni in the US). Thank you for the beautiful wisdom you’ve passed to many people through your journey. Thank you for living fully in the midst of heartache. Your family has handled life the way it should be, a celebration! May God give you strength and uphold you all in these next days. May your family draw closer than ever before and may your lives be a testimony to the fact that you will see Trek again. Few people will every know the love you all do and that is a blessing!
I am so so sorry for your loss of such a sweet little boy. Thank you for sharing your story, may God bless you and keep you strong during this time.
Your family is in my prayers. My husband died 2 yeas ago so I understand loss. I am so sorry you have gone through the this with your child. I will pry for your strength and family. I see that the live he gave you is what is going to carry you trough to be there for your family. Especially your boys. Right now you are not supposed to be able to process or feel anything. That is God protecting you. Let the Holy Spirit guide you in this new journey. Don’t rush it. But be aware of your journey because your story is not over. May God bless you and your family.
What a special story and memory of your sweet little angel!! I’m so sorry that he had to go!! You are one of the strongest mothers ever!! And what an awesome, strong, loving Ohana you have!! I’m a mother of 4 kids!! It hurts to think about what u and your beautiful family had to go through!! God bless all of your Ohana!! I will be praying for you all!! Especially your sweet trek!!
You have such a beautiful family…I will be praying for you all! I could not possibly imagine what you’re going through. May God be with you and your family during this terrible loss. XOXO
So sorry to hear the sad love story of a young mom and son. God will take care. Do not worry. Praying all the angels to take care of him and bless him with a safer and stronger life next…
This was one of the most beautiful goodbyes I have ever read. It brought me to tears but also made me smile. You display so much grace, love, compassion, light and beauty. I pray that if I were to have any of my little ones called back that I could be so composed and filled with spirit the way your family has shown. I’ve worked many years in hospice care and know the ‘procedures’ after passing. This brings a new perspective and level of respect to the passing of a family member. I will remember this my entire life and will strive to counsel others to live in the passing of their loved one. To care for them and grieve in such a positive and loving fashion.
Thank You
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8 I read your beautiful story and am soooo sad for you all…you are right about having an angel…may he rest in your Paw paw’d arms till you meet again. 8 -(My symbol with my children about our love…it is infinity)What a treasur Trek was….xx(((hugs)))
We are so very sorry to hear this news today. We pray for comfort and peace for your family.Trek will be missed by more people than you could even imagine .God bless you and family
My prayers are going up for you and your family. I couldn’t imagine the pain yall are in. If that were my child I wouldn’t know what to do. I’m going to continue to pray for healing. May god bless you all and hold your lil man till yall can be with him again.
I just stumbled across this post on facebook. What a heartbreaking story! I’m so, so sorry that you lost your sweet boy. I can’t imagine what you and your family must be going through. My heart goes out to you. I think I’ll hold my little girl a bit tighter when I go to bed tonight.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Even though we have not met, I share your pain. I’ll remember your dear boy and my prayers will be for him. I’m sure Trek will be in the loving arms of his grandad and find peace and jay in the halls of our Lord, Jesus.
much aloha from hawaii nei. my thoughts — my HEART — go out to you and your family, especially your boys. i hope they can remember their amazing little brother as you described him to us.
much aloha from hawaii nei. my thoughts — my HEART — go out to you and your family, especially your boys. i hope they can remember their amazing little brother as you described him to us.
My prayers are with you and your family here on earth. The Lord now holds your dear child, I hope you have peace.
Here in Indiana, my heart breaks for you and your boys. I’ve been deeply touched by the positivity you have brought to the lives of everyone around you, especially to Trek Atlas. YOU, more than anyone else, made a child’s whole life the best out could possibly be, and for that you are an angel on Earth!! Continue to be there for your boys and let them be your strength as you are theirs. You all will be in my
thoughts and prayers today especially, during this difficult time. I encourage you to her uplifted
(Oops) Please be uplifted by the knowledge that you did everything you possibly could and that your little boy is no longer in pain. Take strength in your boys, too. They are precious beyond measure! All over the world, we are pulling for you!!
Much love to you, Jarrett and the little boys,
Mama Mary
May your pain abate with the passing of time, and may only the love and memory of your sweet baby boy remain.
Until then,
The strength and endurance of the waves of the sea to you.
Peace of the quiet night to you.
Kind thoughts from our minds to you.
Love from our hearts to you.
This was so beautifully said – wow.
My sincerest condolences for you, your family and everyone who knew and loved Trek. I pray the Love and Peace of God comforts all of you during this season of grieving and healing. God bless you.
I am so sorry for your loss ! You are a very amazing loving family..my heart breaks for you..knowing your little angel got to spend his last momments. With his family. By his side..and such a loving mother& family is special..he is in good hands..with the lord….my love & prayers go out to you& your family!
Thank you for sharing Trek with the world. I will never parent the same way again after reading your story. Every child deserves to be loved and nurtured the way you loved and nurtured Trek; thanks for the reminder that LOVE is all that matters. The grace you have shown in the face of circumstances that break the spirit of so many is truly inspirational. May you feel a sense of peace in knowing that Trek made so many strangers friends.
I am so sorry for your loss of your son trek ..my heart hurts so much for you& your family..gods love for you & your family is amazing..your an amazing family!..trek was so happy to have gotten to be with you..the good lord takes good care of his children..he is in a safe place till you all meet again..= ) my prayers & love are with you& your family…
Sending love, blessings a heartwarming comfort to your family. Trek will always carry your deep love for him. xx
I have no words to appropriate express how much my heart is breaking for you over this. May God be with you and your family at this time, and provide you comfort and guidance in the days to come.
My heart and prayers go out to ur family. You show such strength and love in such a Heartbreaking situation. I’m trying to stop the tears right now so I can send this message. My heart really does break for u but u are so right. He’s in no more pain and he had an amazing family that loved him so compassionatly. You truly are an inspiration to all parents who may be going thru something like this right now. You set an amazing example of being thankful and grateful for having ur sweet lil boy as long as u did and how to show such strength in the end. Your love is amazing and ur strength even more. I will pray for your family. He was a beautiful lil boy. Now you have a perfect guardian angel.
Sending love to you from Virginia. Trek has and never will leave my mind. Your family embodies everything I want to be, and how I pray to raise my children. Thank you for sharing Trek and your beautiful family with all of us.
My love and prayers are sent your way. God blessed you with Trek for such a short time, and he completed his earthly task quickly. Proves what a very smart little guy he was. He brought lots of smiles and warm feelings to all who knew him an knew of him. God bless you tor being the wonderful family that was chosen to care for him on his special journey.
Oh Chelsea – even in your moment of greatest darkness you are able to shine a light to guide so many. You are so right – we are not guaranteed the next minute, much less the next day. Trek has left his footprints in the hearts of so many. His wise little face will forever pop into my head to remind me to EMBRACE LIFE. I never dreamed it was possible to come to love people one has never met, but you and your the whole NPA family have shown me that the power of love transcends those physical boundries. Thank you so much for sharing and continuing to share what is in your heart. It is my sincere hope that the love and support being sent by so very many will help lift you and carry all of you above the waves that must be crashing around you in this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort.
I found this post today by accident, but with God nothing is coincidental. You were so blessed to have had a beautiful boy like Trek. Your family’s story and journey have both touched many lives, and I’m really sorry that you guys had to let go of him. The pain you guys face right now probably feels overwhelming, but I hope the fact that he is now at peace and no longer in pain will serve to help ease that pain. He has now been freed. May God be with you and your family and may He grant you relief and hope. <3<3<3
Much love to y’all. A candle will burn tonite in this part of the world for your family and in memory of Trek. You touched me and changed my life for the better. Katherine in Saudi Arabia
Your family is in our prayers …
Our hearts go out to you and your family.
I just stumbled upon this site and have spent most of my afternoon reading and re-reading it with lots of tears streaming down my face. I am so sorry that you have lost your precious baby boy. I am a truly spiritual person and will be praying for you and your family, praying for comfort, peace & serenity for all of you.
I dont know what was more painful reading, chelsea’s panic that her son was dying without his family there, or the part where she tells us what she was saying to him in his last moments. I am just A HUGE WATERALL OF TEARS RIGHT NOW.. I worked with Jarret for a year or so @ Bubbas on Maui,I’m a mother myself, and when I first heard about when they first found out about his condition, I had to hald back tears, because I was at work, on the clock.
I am just consumed with sorrow and sadness for the family, but I know that Trek did have an amazing life, and god blessed him with THE MOST LOVING, AMAZING parents and family.. I CANNOT IMAGINE how painful it must B 2 lose a child. Just the thought forces tears to surge down my cheeks. Chelsea and Jarrett, my heart goes out 2 you. At least he’s no longer suffering, and he’s in a better, happier place.
Peace be with Trek as he joins his Pow Pow and with his family as your are grieving him. I admire your strengh in making the decision to live life to the fullest and offer Trek the best times of his short life. He made a difference in the world by the love he gave and received. God be with you,
Thank you for showing us all how to live and love. You did right by your sweet boy – exactly the right things. Thank you for sharing his story.
My heart breaks for your loss. God is holding Trek now. Prayers are going up and know all my love is being sent. Every since Jennifer told me about Trek we have kept you all in our prayers. There is no doubt you and your family are very strong and will be such comfort for each other.
This story is so sad.. I’m sorry for yours and his daddys loss.. i hope you both okay.. keep your head up and show his brothers much love.. sympathy to your family and uoyr precious little boy
Jamie I am so very sorry to hear this. My love and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless you in ways that you may find peace and love and understanding in this very difficult time. You have always been a very dear and loved friend of mine. Please, if I can do anything for you my brother, please let me know. I LOVE YOU MAN
Dean Lake
My heart is breaking for your family right now. I know no words can make the pain go away or help. I will continue to pray for your family during this time. I read in Katelyns blog a few months ago and this is how I feel (even though I never met him or your family) but “he is free from his body to do all the things he could not do on earth” Again I am so sorry that your family has to go through his terrible loss. :’(
Chelsea and Jarrett I am so sorry, Connor and Peyton , also. What a wonderful beautiful family you are. I had the pleasure of taking care of your famlly at the Hard Rock Cafe Maui for Treks big day there. I have gotten so much strength from you, for things going on in my own life right now. My daughter and I reread the boy’s book today, and afterward made a list of all the good things in life we could think of, its amazing how many there are when you take away the bad and only look at the good. All the love and prayers from my ohana to yours.
I am so sorry for your loss. This post is so beautiful it made me cry but I know that he will never be forgotten in your family as well as be your families own guardian angel.
My heart is breaking for you…breaking. Thank you for sharing. What special people and parents you are. I know he is comfortable and beautiful and loving Jesus in person.
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We have found no words to say how sad we are to hear of Trek’s passing. We pray for your family and your extended family here in Texas. We hold your grandparents, too, in our hearts for their loss of their beloved great grandchild, their love of Trek and what he meant to them, you two, Peyton and Connor. We hold you all in our hearts as God holds you in his arms. May each day bring you closer to peace and healing. We love you!
I am so sorry to read that your sweet angel got his wings and flew to heaven…. you will be in my thoughts, you are such an amazing mother you boys are very lucky to have you as their mom!!!
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I admire you for the unwavering love and support you gave beautiful Trek and the honesty you share with us through your blog. As a fellow mother and having been through a serious health crisis with one, I send you love and wish for peace and comfort for you and your family.
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I have cried so much just reading your journey with “Trek” Being a pediatric nurse and knowing the different traits, diseases & illnesses a child can be diagnosed with, you are a Blessing to him, showing him you love him just the way God made him & not putting him through any additional pain or treatment. I takes a Mother that loves her child to make that great of a decision. You are beautiful & Trek is one awesome Angel watching over you & your family. Kiss those boys of yours & keep them close, we never know when our last day with them will be. You are an inspiration to all mom’s. Keep your faith & set sail with Jesus as your Pilot you will have a great journey with Trek always near. God Bless You.
I do not know you, but I cried when reading your story.
thank you so much for taking the time to reach out, that means so much-xoxo ,chelsea
sending love and thoughts from New Zealand, I don’t know you but stumbled across your blog and as a mum of four my heart goes out to you.
thank you so much Sarah. We miss Trek so much, it means so much to know that people know and love him. xoxo
I’m not entirely certain how I found your blog, but I’ve been drawn to it for many months now. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to “know” your family through each of your posts. You’re such an amazing story teller.
I’m not really the type of person who cries over things I read or stories I hear. I hear people say often on blogs and youtube videos that they cried when they watched, or as they read. I can honestly say that I have now sat and cried after reading your posts. I cried for you as you prepared yourself to lose Trek, and I wept when he left. Please know that your posts are touching, and your openeness and willingness to share your feelings, your thoughts, and your life is also quite touching. Thank you. Thank you for sharing Trek with me through your words, and thank you for reminding me to slow down and savor all that life has to offer.
Bless you all!
thank you so much Brandi that means a lot to me that you think all of that and all of your kind and thoughtful words. Trek is such a special little boy, he has that effect on so many people. I miss him so much, my life feels so empty without him, a mama’s heart is not meant to take the loss of her baby. thank you for following us and your encouragement. it means a lot. much love,Chelsea
Oh sweety I just read this and I am trying to keep from busting out here at the office. Just tumbling around doing work and i found myself here. That lil man was lovedup good for the time he was here and as a parent i know it will never really heal for you, but you know deep down that he’s all swaddled in love and grandpa’s got him now. All love at you and shower your boys with what trek would have had …
thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful message. We miss Trek so much, he was amazing and our life is not the same without him. Thank you for taking the time to write and share your thoughts. xoxo ,Chelsea
Just discovered your blog today. Streaming tears and praying for your family. You are a powerful storyteller.
thank you so much Christine, we miss him so much, it’s not the same with Trek. xoxo
I am always so afraid of the pain I feel when I read this page…and I am only reading a web page. The way I break down while reading this is the reason I dont think I am ready to read Jarrett’s book yet…my skin is not thick enough, I feel it too much. I will read it, I promise! But you guys write too well for me!! It all hits so close to home, and I feel guilty for having a baby that survives…even as I believe and pray that you will have another one (and I will be living vicariously, since I am done). I am amazed by you guys and we are sending kisses up to heaven for Trek and our other small heavenly friends.
I know Meg, even Jarrett has to ask me before he reads a post if it’s about Trek or not, and decide if he is in a good spot to read it. It sucks, even though every day is wonderful, the parts of it when I miss and mourn for Trek are awful, it’s such a contradiction to live every day. It helps to work it out on the blog, I am thankful for the love of family and friends like you that listen and care. xoxo
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I stumbled across your blog while researching for my own trip to Thailand later this year. I became enthralled by the idea of travelling with children, and exposing them to the beautiful cultures of other countries. But it was what you wanted to do for Trek that really struck me. I read this post and sobbed. I genuinely hurt for you and your beautiful family. I cannot imagine the strength and willpower it would take to continue on after losing a child and i admire you so much for being such a wonderful mother and role model for Petyon and Conner. You have really opened my eyes up to the power and magic of Thailand and i will be thinking of your beautiful baby boy when i experience it myself.
Hi Hana, you are so sweet and thoughtful to send this message to me. You are right, it has been beyond beautiful to share this world with our children, and of course our journey with Trek is beyond words. We are so thankful for the time we got to spend with him. He is so amazing and we miss him so much. You will love Thailand. xoxo ,Chelsea