"​For myself on what would be my son's second birthday."

"For myself on what would be my son's second birthday. This is my baby, Akiva. He was born with HLHS, essentially a half of heart. He fought so courageously and valiantly for three months. In this picture he was actually on ECMO, a form of life support. He was so alert and I felt his eyes were locking and connecting right with mine, his mommy. He knew in that moment how much I loved him. I miss him every moment of every day and I can't wait to have an actual picture of him that will rest near my heart."

gold oval stacy locket with photo of son inside who passed away