Cole was born on November 4, 2008 to Nick and Janessa Whatcott. He was 1 month early and weighed 5lb 14 ounces and was 17 inches long. During Janessa's pregnancy they were informed that he would have clubbed feet. They had other tests to see if everything else was fine and they came back showing nothing of concern. After Cole was born they kept him at the hospital because he was not eating on his own and needed help breathing. During the week he was showing improvements and his family was preparing to take him home. Friday night came and the tables turned for sweet Cole, and he had a seizure in the middle of the night. The Dr's quickly performed many tests and found that he had a large mass in the aortic arch of his heart that was cutting off oxygen and blood flow to the left side his of his brain. They discovered that he had this while in the womb and that it had sent little blood clots to his brain causing brain damage before he was ever born. After learning this the doctors transferred him to Primary Children's hospital where specialist could give him the attention he needed. Dr's gave Cole medicine to keep the small valve in his heart open that newborns have during the first week of life and that was how he was getting oxygen to his body. Unfortunately there was nothing Dr's could do to remove the mass or obstruction. Dr's did all they could for Cole and he returned back to his Heavenly Father today, Monday November 10, 2008. We are forever grateful that we were blessed with his sweet spirit and will miss him dearly. Our prayers go out to his parents and their families during this time of sadness. We love you Cole!!
Nick and Janessa have been the most amazing and strong parents for this little guy. He has forever touched their lives and everyone's who got to meet him. He will be dearly missed and was very loved!!
sweet boy
Three generations of Whatcott cuties.
Those are his cute little legs and feet, they called him a little frog!!!
107 comments:
Nick and Janessa we love you guys! cole is precious! Please let us know if you need anything. You guys are in our prayers! zane and Fallon
I don't know you, but I think you're an amazing family. You're in our prayers at this difficult time. God bless.
I hope one day we will meet but until then I send you my condolences, love and prayers in this trying time for you family. Let the brief time that you had with Baby Cole bring you closer than ever before as that may have been his purpose. Some believe that god does not call you home until your journey is done and your task has been fulfilled. Baby Cole is your Blessing and you Angel and he will forever be with you. Love April
I am one of Holly's good friends from elementary and I just want you to know that so many people are praying for you, knowing you or not! How grateful we are to a gospel that will allow you to know that this is in NO way the end! I hope you may receive all the comfort you need! May God bless you and be with you at this time!
What a sweet baby. I hope you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick and Janessa, words cannot express how sorry we are. We love you and hope and pray you will be blessed and comforted during this difficult time.
What a sweet baby. We are thinking of you and praying for your family.
Mitch and Sonya
What a sweet, sweet baby. We're praying for you guys.
Cole is so perfect and so handsome. My heart aches for you and your families. I wish there was something I could say that could express how sorry I am. We love you.
What a beautiful family! He looks like an angel. How great is the plan of our Heavenly Father to know that you will still have an opportunity to raise this perfect spirit. We love you guys and you will continue to be in our prayers.
I wish I could comfort you in some way, but all I can do is pray that the Lord will comfort you and be with you and your family. Try and remember that the two of you were literally chosen as the perfect couple and family for Cole to come here, gain his body, then return safely back to his and our Heavenly Father. What an honor that must be. Be at peace. Our prayers are with you.
God sends beautiful angel children to amazing families! What a blessing that you are an eternal family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rebecca Monson
We love you guys.. It's such a great feeling to know that our Heavenly Father has precious Cole in his arms and that he will be reunited with you in the near future. It's so great to live worthily knowing your rewards in heaven are tangible now.. Are prayers are with you. Please accept the help that will come here in the near future.
Nick and Janessa,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you this day and always. He is a beautiful baby and is so blessed to have you in his eternal family. May God be with you and comfort you in your times of need.
Love,
Megan Olson Marquardson & Family
Nick and Janessa- My heart goes out to you. Cole is a sweet beautiful baby and will always be remembered and thought of. Please know our prayers are with you. We love you. Toby and Josie
Nick and Janessa,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
...."the Lord takes many away even in infancy that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world--they were too lovely and too pure to live on earth."------------Joseph Smith
Sincerly, Eric and Stephanie Dunn
Nick and Janessa what a precious, sweet, beautiful baby! We are thinking about you and praying for your family.
Mike and Stephanie Allred
Nick and Janessa,
My heart aches for you both and your families! What a sweet baby boy! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!
Much love,
Emily
Nick and Janessa, You guys are Wonderful!! What a beautiful family. Cole is handsome. What a precious little spirit. Please let Scott and I know if you need ANYTHING!! You and your family are in our prayer!!
Nick and Janessa, we are so sorry. I heard a saying "when someone dies, you have an angel you KNOW" He will forever be your angel. love wendy and eric gunderson
Nick & Janessa,
I know that the Lord had a great need for Cole in Heaven and through his mercy has provided you the opportunity to be reunited with him again. I also know that he is confident in your testimonies of eternal families and will help you through this difficult time. Your beautiful family is in my prayers!
I don't know you, but heard of your story through Hollie. I am so sorry for your loss and want to extend my deepest sympathy. Our family will keep you in our prayers during this hard time.
Nick and Jan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Those we love are always with us in our hearts. Heavenly Father will take good care of Cole until you see him again. We love you. If you need anything please let us know we would do anything for you guys.
Bryce and Ace
Nick and Janessa, our prayers are with you. I was so blessed to be able to meet your little guy Sat. night. The spirit in that room was incredible. You are very special people to be chosen as Cole's parents. We love you and will continue our prayers in your behalf. Love JoAnne & George Hicks
Nick and Janessa
Craig and I want you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Baby Cole looks like a little angel and he will watch over his family until you will meet again! May God Bless your Sweet Family and know that you are loved by many friends and family members. We love you all!
Gypsy and Craig Hummel
Nick and Janessa ~ There are no words. My heart aches for you. What a precious, precious boy. May God bless you and give you strength. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Maggie (Sullivan) Kauer
Nick and Janessa,
Cole must be one of the choicest sons of God. He came here to receive his beautiful little body and now he is in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father again. Thank you for letting us hold little Cole. It was an experience that we will never forget
We love you so much.
Mariette and David
Dear Friends and Family,
Janessa and I want to send our love and deepest appreciation to everyone that has reached out to us and Cole! We honestly do not have the words to express our love and most profound gratitude to all of the love and support that we have recieved over the last few days! It is family, friends, people, and even a stranger that have touched our lives as of late and brought out what the Savior's example is when he said, " Do unto others as you would do unto yourselves." We have been touched by you all in an amazing way! We love and appreciate all of you and pray that the Lord may bless you for your love and generosity! May God bless you all for your pure love and charity! We love you and we know that Cole appreciates your Christ like charity and love too. THANK YOU all so much!
Nick & Janessa
Cole's little 2 year old cousin Ava looked up at me, furrowed her brow and said "mommy sad". There are no words...only love. He is beautiful! Prayers and love Judy {Ava's Grandma)
Jan & Nick.....our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Your journey through this ordeal has helped each of us reach out and draw closer to the Lord. The strength you showed in the face of adversity has helped all of us to stand a little bit taller. We will never forget your beautiful little boy.
Love - Jeremy, Carly, & the girls.
Nick and Janessa,
I am so sorry for your loss. Cole was a beautiful baby. My heart and prayers are with you. Take care.
Nick & Jan,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a wonderfull family and Cole is very blessed to have you as parents.
Kevin, Lara & Maxx
Nick and Janessa, Cole is so sweet. Our prayers are with you and your family. Lots of Love.
Nick and Janessa,
You are such a beautiful family! Cole is such a perfect little angel! I'm sure your lives will be better for having known such a special spirit! My heart completely aches for you at this time, but I know if anyone can handle it, it's you. You are truly amazing and strong people! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call!! We love you!
Kim, Kyle and Kenadee
Nick and Janessa, Its the hardest and most trying times in our lives when we are most blessed. Understanding seems impossible. Pray often, and stay close to your Heavenly Father. We love you and pray for you often.....
Nick and Janessa, you are in our daily prayers my heart breaks for you, I hope that you can find peace in your lives. I know without a doubt that you will be able to raise that precious Child of God in a better place. What a comfort to know that Cole will be there waiting for you. We love you!
Love, Travis, Audrey & boys
We love you guys so much. You two are wonderful parents. Cole is so beautiful and he is truly blessed to be a part of your family. Love you so much Janny. Love Lindstroms
Nick and Janessa-
What a beautiful little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this hard time.
Love you guys!
Brecke Ure
May God give you the strength you never knew you had to endure the pain of losing little Cole. Take comfort in knowing that God knows more than we do. May He work in your lives to make you stronger throughout this trial. We love you,
Brandon & Rachel Ames
I don't know you but I know and love Gary (I worked with him at South Jordan). If you are half as amazing as Gary is then you are incredible people and I am sure that you will grow through this experience. I wish your family peace and comfort at this time.
Megan Black
What a beautiful little baby! Your cute family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Nick, Janessa, and Drew,
I am touched by your courageous and strong spirits at this most difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and we love you!
Andrew, Casi, and Stockton Blanchard
"Little children are alive in Christ" Moroni 8:12
Our prayers are with you.
Nick and Janessa,
What an angel baby Cole was. I am thinking about you all.
Love,
Tina Hamby
Nick and Janessa, There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Shannon, Jesse, Konnor, Mason, and Quincy
What a sweet beautiful little baby! We want you to know you are in our prayers. We sure think the world of your family and know they will be such a blessing to you at this time.
Love,
Joy & Casey Olson
Janessa, you are such a strong person. Cole is such a beatiful boy. I'm so sorry.
Janessa- I love you so much and wish I could be there to offer more comfort! I consider you incredibly lucky to be the mother of beautiful cole! What a lucky guy! I'm sorry your time with him was so short! I love you and our prayers are with you and your sweet family.
Jan and Fam,
Wow, my heart is broken for you! I can't even imagine what this must be like for your little fam! I will be praying for you!!
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
What a beautiful baby. You will be in our prayers.
love you guys! I'm sure our little angels are playing football together now.
Lean on the Lord, lean on each other and give yourselves time. Time to grieve, time to reflect, and time to heal. Cole will be near you often, especially when you need him, let him and allow the Savior to carry you through this. Let us know if you need anything, we'll keep praying for you for a long time.
Janessa and Nick
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have been in my prayers since Kelly let me know what was going on. If you need anything at all please let me know. Love ya Janessa!
Love
Shyla
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
My husband and I are friends of Josh's. We are sad for your family and wish you comfort. We are praying for you!
Nick & Janessa... I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful baby boy. May his spirit live with you forever until you meet him again. Your family will be in our prayers. Words can't say how sorry I am and my heart goes out to you & your family. "God be with you till you meet again"
With deepest sympathy, -Jerrod & Lisa Bonacci (neighbors down the street)
Nick and Janessa-
What an sweet little angel!!!
Just wanted you guys to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts! I can't even imagine the heart ache you are going through but you are both incredibly strong people and heavenly father must have trusted you enough to send one of his sweet spirits down to you guys!! Hang in there :)
Families are forever and he will be waiting for you guys!!! Love ya
Nick and Janessa I am so sorry for your loss, I can not imagine your heart ache right now. Just know that we love you and that you are in our prayers! Brittani and Chris Knudsen
Whatcott Family~
As we sit here feeling sincere sadness & sympathy for your family...please know that many heartfelt thoughts & prayers are with you now & will be in the future. May God be with you & give you peace, The Pitcher's
Janessa and Nick,
I found this blog and was so deeply saddened to learn of your loss. After reading the comment you left I was happy to see the faith you have and the comfort you are receiving during this hard time. You will be in our prayers.
With Love,
Heidi (Moss) Taylor
I do not know you guys, but I ran across your story while looking at other peoples blogs. The story of your son Cole touched me in such a way, I cannot imagine how hard this must be for your family. I know that Cole is with Heavenly Father again, and he is so grateful to you that you gave him the chance to come to earth and receive a body. He must be one of God's choice children who will always be your angel until you meet again! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you for your love and faith!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. How grateful we are for the gospel and knowledge we have of eternal families. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We are amazed by your strength and example.
Pam and Gary - My heart is breaking with you over the loss of Cole. What a difficult thing to go through (again). I'm so grateful for the gospel we have that let's us know this will be ok. Know that my prayers are with you. I know you'll be strong for Nick and Janessa. I'm sure Cole and Amy are having a great time! I love you guys and your friendship has meant a lot to me over the years.
Know that you are in our prayers.
Love - Lisa Panter
Rob, Riley and Rudy Willoughby
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful baby boy. I hope you can find comfort in such a difficult trial. You will be in our prayers.
Annie (Bateman) Taylor
We are thinking of you and are very sorry we will miss the funeral. Our hearts and prayers are with you through this tough time. The Syndi McBride Ryan Family
Hailee just called to tell me about this. I can't even begin to imagine the heartache you feel and am amazed at the strength you must have to be given this trial. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your sweet little family.
Heidi Bluth Herway
Janessa and Nick,
We just want you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so extremely sorry for your loss! I can't even imagine the heartache you must be going through. He was such a beautiful baby boy! Isn't it comforting to know that you will hold him again thanks to our wonderful Heavenly Father! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Janessa we went to highschool together and I got an email from Brittani Knudsen informing me of your loss. My thought and prayers go out to you and your dear family at this time. My heart aches for you as a mother and I know there is no greater loss. I pray that you may find comfort through our Savior at this time. May the prayers of those around you lift you up and give you the stregnth that you need. Thank you for the stregnth you have shown. -Kimi Mascaro Fry
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful baby! We are so sorry for such a tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jonathan & Miki Eberhardt
Nick and Jenessa.....I was devastated when I heard about your sweet little Cole, I can't imagine how tough this trial must be, but through reading this blog I can tell that you are amazing and strong and looking at it all with great perspective. Thanks for the great example. I'm so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you all.
Nick And Janessa,
I am so sad for you and your family. Heavenly Father knew you two together would be strong enough to handle this. I have not seen you two in quite sometime, but i wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers of myself and my son cayden are with you and your family, especially the older brother drew! Again, i am so sorry for your loss, yet you were able to meet one of gods chosen angels!!! He was needed to much he couldn't stay long. I have made a donation for your cute angel and hope it will help in anyway.
Nick and Janessa what a precious little sprit your little guy had. What amazing parents you are.
I'm so sad to hear about Cole and so sorry for your loss. He is beautiful. I can't imagine. My Mom lost her first child after birth and she was the strongest person I knew. You guys must be strong! You're in my thoughts.
I graduated with Nick at West Jordan High. I am truly sorry for your loss, but I want you to know we are praying for family and hope that you feel the love and comfort from our Savior. Tami and Shane Welch and family.
It seems that baby Cole has given you many gifts during his short stay on this earth. We don't always know why things happen, but there is always a purpose. This experience has brought your family even closer together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Horst
Nick and Janessa, your family is in our prayers. We are very sorry to have heard this. Its nice to know that we know that we will see our loved ones once again.
Shawn and Melissa Cottle
Hello Whatcott family, this is an old friend Tyler Coe. I want to say that my heart and prayers are with your special family and in some simple way try and offer some comfort for your loss. How wonderful it is to know and take solace in the understanding that families are forever and no one within the bonds of eternal companionship will ever be truly gone, just goodbye until you meet again.
Nick and Janessa,
We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. What a beautiful and precious little angel Cole is. We are praying for you and hope that Heavenly Father will bless you with strength and understanding in this difficult time.
Meagan and Larry Darbous
Nick and Janessa,
Nothing has hit more close to home than this has to me in my life. We want the both of you to know that we are praying for your sweet family and our hearts are full. Cole is so sweet and pure, he has set an example for all of us to follow. We love you guys.
Wade and Hollie Davis
Nick, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't image lossing a child. He is beautiful! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so sorry.
~Cathy (Rowley) Hollist
I am new to the ward and you don't know me yet, but I just want you to know that you are all in my prayers. I admire your strength and pray that the Lord will continue to bless you with comfort through this difficult time.
You guys are such a beautiful family! We are praying for you!
Nick and family, We are so sorry for your loss of sweet baby Cole and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lance,Amber,Sadie and Sawyer Holbrook and the rest of the Kuehne family ~
You may not know me, but I'm a sister to Jeremy Ashby. I'm sorry to hear of this and wanted to let you know we will keep you in our prayers. May you be blessed at this time.
Please just remember that when life is to hard, Let Go, Let God.
He is their to help lift the burden when it is too heavy to bear ourselves. Lean on him.
So sorry for the loss of such a special little guy. Even though we know that the Lord knows best, sometimes it's hard to have just our earthly knowledge. This is when you turn your need over to the Lord and trust in Him.
Our prayers are with you!
Larry & Wendy Kennedy
Nick and Janessa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there is nothing that I can say or do that will help to ease your pain, but just know that I am here for you no matter what it is you need. I love you.
Nick & Janessa, you are both such an example to me. I am so grateful for your friendship. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Cole is a beautiful baby! Love ya. Kelly
What a touching and inspiring service it was today! thank you for sharing your beatiful son with us! He truly is a sweet little guy! You are in our prayers!
Nick and Jan,
The service for Cole was AMAZING! You both did such a beautiful job. I am so lucky to have such an Awesome brother and sister in law. We love you both so much. Me and Jer are here to help and do whatever we can. You are both such a fine example of the savior. I love you
Josh and Jer
What a sweet little guy. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is truly inspriational. You will be in our prayers.
Travis and Summer Gunn
we have not met yet, were not so new in the ward, just in nursery:-)
I am so sorry Janessa! He was such a cute little guy. You are in our prayers.
Cole is so beautiful! Janessa I heard of your story through Leslie and our friend Jenn. Your little angel is in our prayers and hearts always, as are you and your family.
Love,
Star
Nick & Janessa,
Thank you for posting Baby Cole's story. As Scott and I read this last night, tears streamed down my face. What a precious, perfect, spirit you were blessed with. All Cole had to do was check off a box of "received body." WOW! Please know that you and your darling family are in our prayer. Please also let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Scott & Melissa Lester
Nick and Janessa,
Keep holding on to that hope in Christ. It will get you through the tough times and bring you peace. What a sweet and wonderful spirit Cole has and thank you for sharing him with all of us- I know I am forever changed for the better because of it. We love you!
Kim
Nick & Janessa, What a beautiful service for Cole- it couldn't have been more perfect. We were so blessed to be there and feel such a strong spirit of love and strength from you and your families. May the Lord bless and comfort you as time goes by and always remember you have many family and friends here and in the spirit world who are praying for you. We love you and will keep you in our prayers. Aunt Linda & Uncle Corey
Nick and Janessa, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cole is such a beautiful little angel and was born in and will forever be tied to an amazing family. May you be filled with peace and infinite love during this time. - Tyson & Stephanie Pitcher
I am a friend of Keri and Joe. There are no words to express the heartache I feel about little Cole. You are an inspiration to many and your Faith is amazing. May the Lord continue to bless your family and may Cole's spirit be with you always. Much love,
Sarah Horsley
Nick & Janessa we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Cole is a precious little boy that has now touched so many lives. Thank you for your wonderful example of faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Corey & Rachelle Bruse
Such a beautiful baby! I am sorry for your Families loss. No words that anyone says can give you the proper respect. I am SO sorry for the loss of this perfect little boy. We are truely living in the last days. What a valiant little boy- I only say these knowing from my own experiences of loss. May you have comfort in your hearts.
Shalise
http://onesjourneythroughlife.blogspot.com/
Hola! No se si me recuerdas, soy hermana Ventura de la mision creo que recuerdas a mi esposo (Wilbur Walker)dominicano...
Nosotros hemos pasado ya dos veces por situaciones parecidas.. despues que tuvimos nuestra primera niña, nuestra segunda bebe nació y murió dos dias despues, tenia una infeccion en sus pulmoncitos, y luego perdi un embarazo.... Pero lo mas importante es que tenemos el conocimiento del Evangelio en nuestras vidas.. Me puse muy triste al escuchar lo que te pasó a ti y tu familia, pero se que Dios nos da la fortaleza para seguir adelante...
Ahora esoy embarazada denuevo y estamos orando mucho para que todo salga bien si es la voluntas de Dios..
Cuenta con nosotros.. y espero que podamos seguir en contacto..
Evelyn de Walker.
Greetings from Dominican Republic.
Hello, I write to you to express Im sorry for your loss. We dont know each other, I served in the DR west mission 1 year ago. I had the opportunity to train Elder Blair Whatcott , I dont know if he`s part of your family.
I know that Jesuschrist lives and we´ll live again. You have access the House of God blessings, I know they´re true. Please remember Moroni´s people that were blessed with freedom as God promise them they would be as they were faithful. You have the same promise.....with Love.
Pierre Pucheu pierrepucheu@yahoo.com
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