Support for Baby RJ's Parents, Emily and Steven

Raylan Jesse Greene was born on March 22nd at 29 weeks. He entered this world strong like his momma. He fought hard, but his lungs were just too underdeveloped to take the strain of fighting for his life. He passed peacefully in his mother’s arms on March 23rd. After fertility struggles, Baby RJ was a miracle from the moment we first found out about him. With complications early on in her pregnancy, Emily fought hard to give him the best chance possible.  She has been on bed rest for nearly all of her pregnancy, forcing her to take leave from her two jobs resulting in a drastic change to their income. On top of their heartbreak, they are dealing with significant medical bills, funeral expenses, and months missed time from work.

We have had so many heartfelt messages asking for ways in which one could show support for baby Raylan Jesse Greene and his parents Emily and Steven. We have created this page to give everyone the option to donate directly to Steven and Emily, and to allow them the time and space they both need and deserve to process and grieve the loss of beautiful baby RJ. Any amount that you feel led to donate will be so helpful and appreciated.

 

A beautiful word from Emily to RJ:

 

To my beautiful baby boy:

I’ve never known love till I saw you

I’ve never known happiness till you grabbed my finger

I never knew true heartache until you left us way to soon.

You fought so hard and you’re mommy and daddy are so proud of you. I will love you till the end of my days and I hope you were able to feel the love that surrounded you and know just how truly loved you are. You made me a mommy and I’m forever grateful to you. I’m grateful I got to hear one tiny cry, grateful I got to change your diaper, grateful you grabbed my finger with yours and grateful I got to see how much you looked just like your daddy ❤️ until I get to see you again my sweet sweet boy. I love you Raylan Jesse Greene - forever and always ❤️❤️