James Green had always dreamed of being a dad. When his wife, Cloe, became pregnant with their first child, he was overcome with excitement. As their family grew, James embraced his role as a father even more. He was a loving and energetic dad who cherished every moment spent with his children. Despite Cloe being a full-time mom, James worked from home to be there for his kids as much as possible. He took them to and from school, spent evenings with them, and was actively involved in their lives. To him, being a dad was the greatest joy.
Expanding the Family
When their fifth child was born with cerebral palsy, James and Cloe decided that their family was complete. Cloe got a contraceptive implant to prevent future pregnancies. However, fate had different plans. Cloe unexpectedly became pregnant again, and James saw it as a sign that they were meant to have more children. The couple went on to have eight kids, finally agreeing that their family was complete. James and Cloe had fallen in love as teenagers, and James always expressed his desire to have a large family from the start. Cloe was 17 when she first became pregnant, a surprise that filled them with joy.
Facing Challenges
With the birth of their second son, Cloe and James became more confident in their choice to have a big family. They welcomed Oliver and their first daughter, Megan, shortly after. Their family was thriving, but new challenges arose when Miley was born with cerebral palsy, requiring special care. Despite the sacrifices they had to make, Cloe and James felt their family was complete after Miley.
Cloe got a contraceptive implant, but fate intervened again, and Cloe became pregnant once more. James saw it as a sign, and they welcomed Lacey and Lexi, who were also born with cerebral palsy. With eight children to care for, James dedicated his life to being an amazing dad, working remotely to spend more time with his kids, doing everything from school runs to bedtime stories.
A Sudden Tragedy
Tragedy struck on December 4, 2015, just 12 weeks after welcoming their youngest child. Cloe woke up to find James lifeless beside her. James suffered from high blood pressure, a condition called hypertensive heart disease. Since he didn’t undergo regular physical examinations, the severity of his condition went unnoticed.
Cloe was devastated and left to care for their eight children alone. In her darkest moments, she wondered how she would cope without James. But when she looked at her children, she found the strength to continue for them and for James. She is determined to honor his memory by being an even stronger parent.
Honoring James’ Memory
The memories of James with their children help Cloe get through each day. His love for being a dad has inspired her to be a resilient and dedicated mother. Together with her children, Cloe finds ways to keep James’ memory alive, like releasing balloons into the sky.
The community has rallied around Cloe and her children, raising funds to renovate their family garden and provide a safe and beautiful space for the kids to play. Cloe has faced unimaginable challenges, but she has grown stronger in the process. Her fight for herself and her children is truly inspiring. Sharing this heartbreaking story celebrates Cloe’s courage and pays tribute to James’ incredible parenting.
