JESUS IS OUR HIDING PLACE

The most beautiful flowers sent by some sweet friends

May 2, 2022
Is this real life? Why is my baby not with me? My body aches for him. I know he is completely safe and healthy and loved and happy, but I want him here with me. Jesus, please be close. I love you and trust you God and I know you know what it is like to lose your son. Please keep showing us the light and glimpses of our perfect boy.

We went to the farm today after mom and dad left. I took an exceptionally long nap. Lassen helped Kyle mow the yard and make feed in the mixer for the cows. We drove back to our new house site because they began moving dirt while we were in the hospital. It is really making me happy, the thought of living here because I will be able to see Brighton in the sunrises and sunsets more easily every single day. 

The funeral home called and said Brighton is in their care, which was so hard to process, but I know it’s not him anymore – he is in HEAVEN with so many family members and other sweet babes of mamas I have grown to love.

I started writing Brighton’s obituary. I never thought I would ever have to do that. It is another chance to share his story and tell people about the goodness of Jesus.




Brighton Wilder Birt was born on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at 8:39am to proud parents Kyle and Jill Birt at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He weighed 4 pounds, 1 ounce and was 15 ½ inches long. Brighton was brave and strong enough to let his parents know he loved them before peacefully being carried into Heaven in the arms of Jesus.

At twelve weeks, Brighton was given a life-limiting diagnosis. His parents chose to make the most of whatever time he had and to celebrate each day with their son. During Brighton’s nine months with his mom, dad and brother, he went on many adventures. He visited five states, traveled by car, airplane, and boat, climbed mountains in Tennessee and hiked trails all over Indiana, visited the beach in Florida and went swimming, ran many miles with his mom while pushing his big brother in the stroller, went camping, and tasted a lot of ice cream. His time with his family was joy filled and deliberate.

Brighton is survived by his loving parents, Kyle and Jill (Floyd) Birt (Indianapolis, IN); brother Lassen Birt (Indianapolis, IN); paternal grandparents Jerry and Karen Birt (Greencastle, IN); maternal grandparents Tom and Sheri Floyd (Bloomington, IL); aunts and uncles Luke and Kacie Chase, Chris and Kayla Flegal, Zack and Jenna Brewer, and Jordan and Kara Brinkman; cousins Sterling, Dia, Nelson, Tarik, Bennett, Rhea, and Clark, and many other family and friends. He was loved deeply and will be forever missed.

A private celebration of life will be held with his family later this year. Memorial contributions may be made to the Love, Lucas Foundation. https://lovelucas.org/





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