Greetings,

My beloved son Joshua tragically died at age 11 1/2 and left many loved ones genuinely saddened and shocked. One of those people is his dear friend Sam Ovitt. Samantha is now married and lives a beautiful and admirable life with her husband, Adam. Sam and Adam have a deep desire to share their life together with children. In an attempt to start a family, their first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage and their second also ended tragically.

They learned their baby Joshua, in utero, had a condition called hydrops. Within hours of Joshua's birth, he died leaving them with profound sadness and grief. Their nightmare had become true! Yet, despite such tragedy, they still were able to find gratitude and great joy in seeing, touching and holding their precious baby son for just a few short hours.

After genetic testing, they learned of genetic incompatibilities that could complicate future pregnancies but they also learned that IVF would offer an opportunity to implant healthy embryos. Their doctors had given them hope, so with their courageous spirits, they tried a round of IVF but sadly it was unsuccessful. Yet, their doctors advocated and encouraged them to try a second round of IVF. As a result of Sam's and Adam's resiliency, love and desire for a family they have found the strength to go through the IVF procedures again.

These two young parents not only want to raise their own biological child but also want to help raise another child that needs a loving family.

I have decided to celebrate and honor my Joshua Samuel's would be 30th birthday on September 25, 2022 by asking anyone and everyone that can help contribute. Every dollar counts in this endeavor to support Sam and Adam have their miracle baby .

IVF is an expensive procedure of which very little is covered by insurance. Our goal is barely 1/2 of the cost for just IVF but what a difference it will make.

I feel confident my Josh would cheer on those that can find it in their heart to support these young parents that deeply want to raise and love their biological child.

In the profile pic, starting in the left top corner, Josh at 2 days old and myself, Adam handing their baby boy to Sam,

Josh and Sam at Taekwando, Josh at about 10 and myself , Baby Joshua Adam, And for those that know about the spiritual 8's, a 3d ultrasound of Sam and Adam's baby boy with the umbilical cord making an 8. Sam was the only one that caught it and asked the technician to go back and they captured it as an image! Quite remarkable and the connections are Strong!

Josh has had a way of communicating to us letting us know there is a spiritual world out there and in his own words, "it'll be alright!"

Please donate whatever you can(even $5 or $10, $8.00, $18.00 or $180) for Sam and Adam as they go through the process of IVF and honor my beloved Joshua Samuel on his 30th birthday . You will touch, not only my heart but all those that love Josh and all those that love Adam, Sam and their beloved baby boy Joshua Adam . Let's help this miracle baby get to their parents !!!

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With much gratitude and love in advance, Priscilla (Cyl ) Connelly aka: Pippi

Big Loving Happy 30th Birthday Josh !