Caleb Austin Dancho
July 8, 2006 - August 24, 2006

"If I was presented with the same situation again, even knowing the outcome, I would do it all again. "I often think that I should feel proud that God hand picked me for Caleb. He knew I would give him the life he deserved and our family would love him unconditionally."

FAMILY UPDATE

New Sibling Update 5-21-08 We had another baby boy in March. He is our first since Caleb. He was born on March 3, 2008 @ 38 weeks. He weighed 7 lbs 15 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches. His name is Cade William Dancho. A sweet story...Cade and I were out buying hanging flowers for our porch when a woman came up to see him -- as people often do with new babies. Anyway, she commented about the dimple in his chin. She claims that it means he was "kissed by an angel." I'd love to think that was true. Becky Dancho

Bangor,  Pennsylvania (PA) - Full Trisomy 13

Rick and Becky Dancho are available for immediate support
610-599-8917 bdancho@aol.com

Update October 9, 2006

Here are some of the thoughts that I shared at Caleb's funeral.
 
Doctors told me that I should not continue my pregnancy. Other people commented on the "big decision" I had to make, but I never saw it that way. There was no decision. God has a plan for me, and in it was this special baby. He needed me and I was committed to caring for him for as long as the Lord would let me.
 
Never once was I angry at God. Sometimes I wondered if maybe He had a little too much confidence in me, but that is when He lifted me up.
 
I often think that I should feel proud that God hand picked me for Caleb. He knew I would give him the life he deserved and our family would love him unconditionally.
 
In case anyone wonders, if I was presented with the same situation again, even knowing the outcome, I would do it all again. I was blessed to have Caleb for almost 7 weeks. It would have been worth it for 7 days, or even 7 hours.
 
I know that Caleb had may medical issues-maybe more than we knew. But I also knew, more importantly, that Caleb was a sweet baby-my son. Many medical professionals refer to the diagnosis, but they never tell you about the baby.
 
Being Caleb's mom is an honor. Although his life was short, it did not lack meaning or purpose. He taught us not to take loved ones for granted. He taught me to trust the Lord for guidance. He taught me that God answers prayers. I also learned that it's a complete waste of time to worry about the future and the "what ifs." God has a plan, and trusting Him is key. Through all of this I learned that it is OK to pray for miracles, but we have to open our eyes to see that miracles we get aren't always the way we asked for them, but they are, in fact, still miracles.
 
Becky
 

9-12-06

Dearest friends,

I'm sad to say that Caleb's short life with us on earth has ended, however I am rejoicing that he will now spend the rest of eternity with our loving God. He earned his wings yesterday, August 24 while napping peacefully in his Car seat on the drive to Hackensack.
  
Thank you to all who took the time to know and love our precious baby. He is already missed so much by those he touched so deeply.

In God's Love,
 
Becky
More of his story and photos will be added soon.

Rick and Becky Dancho
  
Sister Devin (5 1/2)
Brother Derrick (3  1/2)
Bangor,  Pennsylvania

 

These are copyrighted images, not to be used for any other purpose than telling Caleb's story on this website.
Karen Jennings Photography kjenn@ptd.net