Oscar's Odyssey/Stella's Story

We went to visit Oscar today. We have gotten quite a bit of snow   ❄️ and I said to  Brian  we need to shovel a pathway to Oscar’s grave, so after Brian, Theodore, and Chuck got done with our driveway off we went to the cemetery.                As we drove back to Oscar’s spot Theodore said, “I want to see Oscar and give him a kiss.” I looked at Theodore and while trying not to cry reminded him we can’t actually see Oscar here because he died and is buried in the ground, but we will see him in  Heaven one day.              This is just where Oscar’s body is, in the white box, that came out of the black car that Daddy carried, and now the white box is buried in the ground with Oscar inside. Brian and I talked then that he can give other babies kisses like he would have given Oscar...Baby Willow, Baby Henry, Baby Edison, and Baby Elle. We hope this post finds you warm inside and if not I hope these pictures warm your heart as you see us remembering and loving our Oscar.  # Osca

Twelve days...that is how many days Oscar has been gone. It seems like so much has happened in 12 days that I think did I even have a baby? No pack n' play in the living room, baby clothes or burp cloths in the laundry basket, spit up on the floor, or the sound of newborn cries. Instead we have sympathy cards and flowers from Oscar's calling hours/memorial service and some pictures that haven't quite found their place on the walls, but they will.  Oscar came at 35 weeks, 4 days.   Brian   and I were counting on Thanksgiving break to get final things ready for Oscar and we never got that opportunity. Our house feels like we are missing something or someone and we are, our sweet second son. A day at a time, maybe only an hour, and sometimes even just a breath we will continue on this odyssey for Oscar. We will honor the Lord and celebrate and remember our son.            A few things we are working on to remember Oscar... Updating the blog to include all the Fac

      One of my prayer request was to be home by Christmas...that prayer request was answered just not how I would have liked.   Brian , Theodore, and I miss Oscar and my arms feel empty and my heart aches. Our sweet boy gets to spend Christmas with Jesus this year! Merry Christmas   🎄  from Oscar’s family. # OscarStrong   💚 # TeamOscar   

Since Monday, Brian and I have been preparing for Oscar’s memorial service and calling hours. I have had the opportunity to go through pictures of Oscar for hours. The memories I want to share today are Oscar getting held by others that loved him deeply. For 8 days of his life he was off the ventilator and required no breathing assistance. Those 8 days were so precious as we were able to pick him up whenever we/he wanted and love on him without the help of nursing or respiratory staff. This post should have many more than 7 pictures, but during Oscar’s brief stay on Earth 7 is the number we were given of individuals besides Brian, Theodore, and I that were able to hold him. We will cherish those 7 memories forever.     One other thing Oscar’s Memorial Service is tomorrow, Friday, December 22, at 11:30am. We have talked with our pastor and our plan is to LIVE stream it on Oscar’s page. We know some of you have been on this journey with us and are unable to come. We

Memories     So I know Oscar   💚 couldn’t tell us, even the pictures maybe contradict what I am saying,   😜  but Oscar seemed to enjoy baths. He would get bathed about every 4 days. This helped his skin not to dry out and it was a lot of sensory stimulation for him as well. This was his bath on Wednesday, November 29. Oscar did not always enjoy the first initial plunge, but he loved getting his head massaged and lotioned after his bath. He then seemed to sleep   💤   oh so soundly after he was all clean and cuddled in his bed.  # OscarStrong   👶🏻 💚 💪🏻 # TeamOscar                  

Christmas in Heaven by Wanda Bencke I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below  With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow  The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear  For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.  I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear  But the sounds of music can't compare  with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,  For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.  I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart  But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear.  And be glad I'm spending Christmas  with Jesus Christ this year. I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.  I sent you each a memory of my undying love.  After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold  It was alwa

Today Oscar would have been 1 month old. The day was all about him, but it wasn’t the way his 1 month Birthday was supposed to be. We met with the funeral home this morning, cemetery, and florist. Tomorrow back to the funeral home and then to church to work on Oscar’s Memorial Service. It seems surreal because at 30 years old never did I think I would buy the grave I will someday be buried in, so our son can be buried between his parents. So enough sadness...the special memory I want to share was actually captured this past Friday, December 15. Oscar began showing interest in his pacifier, so of course he needed a Wubbanub. I thought a green turtle was perfect.   # OscarStrong   💚 💪🏻 # TeamOscar                 

Julie and I have spent the last couple of days in a very numb and dazed state but are managing to keep pressing on through the strength the Lord gives us and from the support of our families and many of you. We wanted to pass along the funeral arrangements so everyone was aware. Oscar's Obituary: Oscar Graham Kaser went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16. Oscar fought a tough battle for all 29 days of his life in the NICU at Toledo Children's Hospital. While his time with us was short, Oscar is leaving behind a big impact on all of the lives he touched. Oscar had a chromosome abnormality, Trisomy 13, which caused many health complications. He will be deeply missed by his mother (Julie Kaser), father (Brian Kaser), and big brother (Theodore Kaser) as well as many other loving family members. The family would like to express their immense gratitude for the care and service provided to Oscar by the entire Toledo Hospital team. Calling hours

On Tuesday, December 5, with the help of the NICU nurses molds of Oscar’s left hand and right food were made. It took a week for them to set and then get polished and on December 12, the NP brought us these beautiful molds. They will be items  Brian  and I will forever treasure of our Oscar.  # OscarStrong   👶🏻 💚 💪🏻  # TeamOscar