Baby Carroll Adoption Fund
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Kristin and Cameron Carroll were married for time and all eternity in the Albuquerque, NM Temple in May
2009. They are an amazing couple and two of the strongest people I know. For nearly five years they
have struggled to bring a child into their home to raise. This is their story. After some trying, they conceived their first child. After a while, the doctors started to notice some abnormalities that worried them. At just over 27 weeks, Isabella Carroll was born in an emergency C-section in the summer of 2011. She was a gorgeous, 12.8 inch, 1 pound 14 ounce miracle with dark hair and long fingers. Kristin and Cameron were thrust into parenthood much earlier than expected. Yet they stepped up to the plate like seasoned parents, ready to fight and pray and make the best decisions for
her well-being. They held fast to each other and were strong and full of hope each time they were faced
with hard procedures or a difficult prognosis. Isabella’s life was full of love and so many miracles. She
was a fighter- strong and such a blessing to anyone who came in contact with her sweet spirit. After twenty four days of precious life, Kristin and Cameron had to make the impossible decision to let Isabella go. After a beautiful service, they laid her to rest and went home with empty arms. It took a long time before they were ready to start trying again. Unable to find out exactly why this had happened, the future was impossible to predict. Eventually, they did start to try again. Nearly four years later, after five heartbreaking miscarriages, they were finally able to conceive their second child.
Everyone was so excited and so full of hope. During the pregnancy things seemed to be going well and we all thought this would finally be their moment, that they would finally be able to raise a child. Unfortunately the doctors began to notice some abnormalities similar to those they noticed in Isabella. They kept a close eye on the baby and it seemed things were improving, until suddenly they weren’t. Again, at 28 weeks, Cayden Carroll was delivered via emergency C-section in March 2015. He was a 12 inch, 2lb 4.7oz, handsome little man with tons of dark hair like his sister and a strong, fighting spirit. Again, Kristin and Cameron dove right in. Talking to him, giving him love and encouragement, and all
the hope and prayers they could. It seemed for a little while that he was stronger than his sister, without
as many complications. After only a few days the doctors discovered some issues with his lungs that
couldn’t be fixed. Kristin and Cameron were faced with the decision no parent ever wants to make, for a
second time. They loved him so much; they couldn’t let him continue to suffer. They said goodbye to
their sweet little boy and buried him in a plot as close to his sister as they could get and once again
returned home empty handed. Kristin has an amazing, strong spirit that touches anyone who comes into contact with her. She has always loved kids and couldn’t wait to be a Mom. She has jumped into her role as an Aunt and has so much love to give. During the precious days she had with her two children, she was calm and self-assured. Instantly doing what Mommies do best: taking care of her children any way she can. She is
relies on her faith to pull her through difficult times and is such an inspiration to those who know her.
She wrote her thoughts and asked them to be read at both funerals. This is an excerpt of her thoughts
at Cayden’s service:
When I got to touch him and meet him for the first time, it was the most joy I had felt in a while. He was so tiny and fragile but yet he had such strength about him, especially since he entered the world in such a harsh way…We prayed that Cayden would be able to stay with us but deep down we knew he was not meant to stay in this world. Making that decision to send Cayden
home to his Father in Heaven was the second hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life, the
first was sending his sister Isabella home. Losing someone is never easy, especially if it's your
own child. Having gone through this before I have seen first-hand the progression of how many
children pass each year. This leads me to believe that children have become the foundation of
Heaven, perfecting it in every way. There is a quote I found that rings so true, it reads, “An angel
in the book of life wrote down my baby’s birth, and whispered as she closed the book, ‘Too
beautiful for earth.’”…My heart hurts and I know that it will never fully heal but will grow stronger with faith that I too have a purpose in our Father in Heaven's plan. I am so blessed to have been given a sacred responsibility to bear perfect angels who will always look over me. Yes I do wish that both my babies could have stayed, to live full lives growing and being nurtured by both their parents, but I wouldn't trade my time with them for anything in the world.
During both funerals Cameron spoke with the love of a father who has given nothing but the best of
himself to his children, doing his best to keep his composure and remain strong for his loved ones- as he
is known to do. He is an Albuquerque Sheriff who has seen more than his fair share of difficulty and yet
he weathered the loss of his children with strength and calm. He is someone you can count on, and has
always been an incredible support for Kristin and those he loves. He keeps a clear head to balance
Kristin’s emotional side. He is her perfect opposite. He is the BEST uncle. His love of kids is infectious
and they love him back. He is fun and goofy and caring and not afraid to jump in to help with diapers or
baths or anything he can do to help. They love to babysit their nieces. Kristin and Cameron were born to be parents. They jumped into that role and fulfilled it by leaps and bounds during their brief time on earth with each of their children. They continue to love Isabella and
Cayden from afar, but they ache for the opportunity to raise a child. After reviewing both Isabella and
Cayden’s cases, doctors concluded that, because of how their DNA matches up, Kristin and Cameron
have a mere 25% chance of conceiving a healthy child with each try. These are devastating odds,
especially after five miscarriages and the loss of two babies already. Because of these odds, they have
chosen to adopt. As you can imagine, the cost of two extended stays in the hospital NICU and two funerals is astronomical and they simply don’t have the funds to adopt a child. So, they are asking for help. If you can spare anything to aid them in their dream to finally have the chance to bring a child into their home, please
consider donating. Anything helps. If you cannot help, please consider sharing their story. Thank you.
Katrina
(Aunt/Sister)
2009. They are an amazing couple and two of the strongest people I know. For nearly five years they
have struggled to bring a child into their home to raise. This is their story. After some trying, they conceived their first child. After a while, the doctors started to notice some abnormalities that worried them. At just over 27 weeks, Isabella Carroll was born in an emergency C-section in the summer of 2011. She was a gorgeous, 12.8 inch, 1 pound 14 ounce miracle with dark hair and long fingers. Kristin and Cameron were thrust into parenthood much earlier than expected. Yet they stepped up to the plate like seasoned parents, ready to fight and pray and make the best decisions for
her well-being. They held fast to each other and were strong and full of hope each time they were faced
with hard procedures or a difficult prognosis. Isabella’s life was full of love and so many miracles. She
was a fighter- strong and such a blessing to anyone who came in contact with her sweet spirit. After twenty four days of precious life, Kristin and Cameron had to make the impossible decision to let Isabella go. After a beautiful service, they laid her to rest and went home with empty arms. It took a long time before they were ready to start trying again. Unable to find out exactly why this had happened, the future was impossible to predict. Eventually, they did start to try again. Nearly four years later, after five heartbreaking miscarriages, they were finally able to conceive their second child.
Everyone was so excited and so full of hope. During the pregnancy things seemed to be going well and we all thought this would finally be their moment, that they would finally be able to raise a child. Unfortunately the doctors began to notice some abnormalities similar to those they noticed in Isabella. They kept a close eye on the baby and it seemed things were improving, until suddenly they weren’t. Again, at 28 weeks, Cayden Carroll was delivered via emergency C-section in March 2015. He was a 12 inch, 2lb 4.7oz, handsome little man with tons of dark hair like his sister and a strong, fighting spirit. Again, Kristin and Cameron dove right in. Talking to him, giving him love and encouragement, and all
the hope and prayers they could. It seemed for a little while that he was stronger than his sister, without
as many complications. After only a few days the doctors discovered some issues with his lungs that
couldn’t be fixed. Kristin and Cameron were faced with the decision no parent ever wants to make, for a
second time. They loved him so much; they couldn’t let him continue to suffer. They said goodbye to
their sweet little boy and buried him in a plot as close to his sister as they could get and once again
returned home empty handed. Kristin has an amazing, strong spirit that touches anyone who comes into contact with her. She has always loved kids and couldn’t wait to be a Mom. She has jumped into her role as an Aunt and has so much love to give. During the precious days she had with her two children, she was calm and self-assured. Instantly doing what Mommies do best: taking care of her children any way she can. She is
relies on her faith to pull her through difficult times and is such an inspiration to those who know her.
She wrote her thoughts and asked them to be read at both funerals. This is an excerpt of her thoughts
at Cayden’s service:
When I got to touch him and meet him for the first time, it was the most joy I had felt in a while. He was so tiny and fragile but yet he had such strength about him, especially since he entered the world in such a harsh way…We prayed that Cayden would be able to stay with us but deep down we knew he was not meant to stay in this world. Making that decision to send Cayden
home to his Father in Heaven was the second hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life, the
first was sending his sister Isabella home. Losing someone is never easy, especially if it's your
own child. Having gone through this before I have seen first-hand the progression of how many
children pass each year. This leads me to believe that children have become the foundation of
Heaven, perfecting it in every way. There is a quote I found that rings so true, it reads, “An angel
in the book of life wrote down my baby’s birth, and whispered as she closed the book, ‘Too
beautiful for earth.’”…My heart hurts and I know that it will never fully heal but will grow stronger with faith that I too have a purpose in our Father in Heaven's plan. I am so blessed to have been given a sacred responsibility to bear perfect angels who will always look over me. Yes I do wish that both my babies could have stayed, to live full lives growing and being nurtured by both their parents, but I wouldn't trade my time with them for anything in the world.
During both funerals Cameron spoke with the love of a father who has given nothing but the best of
himself to his children, doing his best to keep his composure and remain strong for his loved ones- as he
is known to do. He is an Albuquerque Sheriff who has seen more than his fair share of difficulty and yet
he weathered the loss of his children with strength and calm. He is someone you can count on, and has
always been an incredible support for Kristin and those he loves. He keeps a clear head to balance
Kristin’s emotional side. He is her perfect opposite. He is the BEST uncle. His love of kids is infectious
and they love him back. He is fun and goofy and caring and not afraid to jump in to help with diapers or
baths or anything he can do to help. They love to babysit their nieces. Kristin and Cameron were born to be parents. They jumped into that role and fulfilled it by leaps and bounds during their brief time on earth with each of their children. They continue to love Isabella and
Cayden from afar, but they ache for the opportunity to raise a child. After reviewing both Isabella and
Cayden’s cases, doctors concluded that, because of how their DNA matches up, Kristin and Cameron
have a mere 25% chance of conceiving a healthy child with each try. These are devastating odds,
especially after five miscarriages and the loss of two babies already. Because of these odds, they have
chosen to adopt. As you can imagine, the cost of two extended stays in the hospital NICU and two funerals is astronomical and they simply don’t have the funds to adopt a child. So, they are asking for help. If you can spare anything to aid them in their dream to finally have the chance to bring a child into their home, please
consider donating. Anything helps. If you cannot help, please consider sharing their story. Thank you.
Katrina
(Aunt/Sister)
Organizer
Kristin Catanach Carroll
Organizer
Rio Rancho, NM
