Giving back after loss of twins brings peace, purpose From Spotlight on Health - Spring 2011
Every baby is a gift from God, and Aaron and Jill Levin appreciate more every day the wonderful gift they received in their son, Wyatt. Born Feb. 23, 2010, at 33 weeks, Wyatt spent several weeks in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Cloud Hospital.
This blessing was made even more significant in light of the Levins’ loss a year earlier. Their twins, Sophia and Noah, were born prematurely at just 24 weeks at St. Cloud Hospital. It was this great loss, coupled with the wonderful care they received, that inspired the Levins to donate to the NICU. |
Aaron and Jill Levin with Wyatt.
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“We are extremely grateful for the specialized knowledge and care of the NICU staff,” Aaron said. In the painful and difficult days that followed the death of the twins, Aaron and Jill experienced tremendous compassion and encouragement from Jill’s obstetrician, Stacia Anderson, MD, with CentraCare Clinic – Women & Children, as well staff at the St. Cloud Hospital Women and Children’s Center.
“They helped us believe that we could try again, that the situation with the twins was unique and that we could have a different outcome,” Jill said. While the memory of the twins always will remain with them, their precious little Wyatt continues to bring them joy and wonderful memories every day.
“Giving to the hospital helped provide a sense of peace and purpose,” Jill said. “It is a silver lining that came out of the pain we experienced with the loss of the twins and the joy and happy ending we now have with Wyatt.”
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