My twin sister, Tiffany, and her husband, John, have endured unimaginable heartbreak. After Tiffany spent two and a half weeks on hospital bed rest, their son, Luke Thomas Nichols, arrived early at 23 weeks gestation. Despite his early arrival, Luke showed incredible strength during his time in the NICU, reflecting the courage and love of his amazing Mom and Dad. Though his time on Earth was brief, Luke was a fighter and so beautifully made. His sweet presence left a lasting imprint on all who were blessed to meet him.

This is also not the first time Tiffany and John have endured such pain. Last year, they loss their baby girl, Sophie Marie, at 18 weeks gestation. A few months ago, our family’s grief continued, as I too lost my son Leo at 18 weeks gestation. Our consecutive losses have been deeply painful and heavy for our family to carry.

We are asking for support to help cover hospital bills, NICU expenses, and funeral arrangements for sweet baby Luke. Any contribution will help ease the financial burden and allow Tiffany and John to focus on healing and grieving. We are deeply grateful for every prayer, message, and act of kindness. For anyone who has experienced a loss, please know that your baby and your story matter. You are not alone, and I am so sorry you know this pain. Any support for Tiffany and John during this time means so much to our family.