Going home to be with Jesus

 October 20, 2011 was probably the hardest day of our life. Colton had been in a coma since October 6th. His shunt had gotten clogged and all the pressure from the fluid pushed on his brain. When I went in to get him (for his doctors appointment) he was barely breathing. I had my niece call 911. When they got there his breathing was very shallow. They took him to the hospital in Greenville where they intubated him and then flew him to Devos childrens hospital in Grand Rapids. That afternoon they had taken him down to the OR to put in a new shunt. They said that even if the shunt worked he still may never come off the ventilator. Because there was so much damage done. On the 17th Colton had an EEG and the next day an MRI. The results came back saying that he didn't have much brain function. All I could do was cry. We then knew that it was time to let our little guy go. We had decided to take him off the vent on October 20th. That was the hardest decision we have ever had to make. That day the family started arriving around noon. Around 4 that afternoon we all took that dreadful walk down the hall to Coltons room. After the doctor pulled the tube out he place my baby in my arms. I held him (with his daddy next to me) when he took his last breath (about 4:35) and went to be with Jesus. Even though it was a very hard day for all of us I know Colton is in heaven with all the angels. I'm sure he is up there running a race with his grandpa. Colton, just remember that mommy and daddy love and miss you very much. We were so blessed to have you with us for a whole year.

Colton Jaymes Haus 2010 - 2011 Colton Jaymes Haus, one year old, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 20, 2011 from Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids from complications of hydrocephalus. He was born October 3, 2010, the son of devoted parents Larry and Rachelle (Jessup) Haus. Colton was truly Larry and Rachelle's Little Miracle Baby , living for a year despite his physical struggles. He is survived by his parents, of Greenville; grandparents, Marian Jessup of Greenville, Brenda Elliott of Indiana, and Larry Haus, Sr. of Indiana; great-grandparents, Joseph and Ida Elliott of Indiana and Lois Haus of Indiana; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nelson Jessup; and uncles, Daniel Jessup and Jeremy Jessup. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Rock Lake Bible Methodist Camp Chapel (8101 N. Pine Grove Rd., Vestaburg, MI 48891). Colton's pastor, Rev. Dennis Johnson of the Greenville Bible Methodist Church, will serve as officiant, and interment will follow in Lincoln Township Cemetery near Shepherd. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Greenville Bible Methodist Church.

Happy 1st Birthday Colton Jaymes!

One year ago today we welcomed our little miracle boy. We named him Colton Jaymes. He weighed 7lb. 1oz. We sure haven't had an easy year but thanks to all the prayers, we have made it. Colton has been such a blessing. He has come a long way and is doing better than what was expected. He does so much babbling now. In fact I get woke up many mornings by the sound of him chattering. He also has two teeth on the bottom. And I think he is starting to cut more. He is starting to hold his head up alot more. He can even roll from his side to his stomach. I enjoy watching every little movement he makes. His favorite thing to do is chew on his hands and play with his feet. He is probably the happiest baby I have ever seen. He is still being tube fed but we have started giving him tastes by mouth. We feel so blessed to have our little man with us today. We thank God for allowing Colton to stay with us. Happy Birthday bubby. Mommy and Daddy love you very much. I posted a few pictures from birth to now. So you can see how much he has changed too.