Image of Constance

NEW ALBUM!

In Memory of

Constance Serena Fuller

July 24, 2022 - July 19, 2023

Constance was born on July 24th, 2022, early and with a critical challenge that threatened her survival immediately. She was transferred right away to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. There, she stayed, the rest of her life. Her mother, Jessie, was there every day to be with her.

She met many friends who cared for her, and we gave everything to give her a chance to live life to the fullest.

According to the lead surgeon, she was one-in-a-million to survive past the first day. Her condition was even more unique. She was truly a fighter and overcomer! I remember even before her birth, she was a very active kicker. After birth, she would kick straight up with her leg in the air.

She surprised and surprised the doctors at every turn. In a matter of a few months, she grew to fit a larger diaper (size 6) than her older brother ever used. I contribute this to her strong Mother's milk and perhaps prayer too.

She faced many critical challenges. Early on, one fearful day that we prepared for the worst, we reached out to many of you and petitioned the Lord in prayer. The next day, as she improved, her nurse said we have a strong prayer circle.

It means everything to us to see her smile. And she smiled a lot. She was a smarty, like her brother. I could tell from the first time her eyes opened and she stared at me. Sometimes, while resting, she would peak a look just to see if we were still there.

She liked to sing along with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. She liked to hear her brother, and could even sleep through his yelling, but only his yelling, not noises from other people. She thought her squeaky toy was hilarious. She lit up that most beautiful smile when she heard my voice. She gave people the side eye look to let them know that she didn’t approve something. She started talking - saying "hey" in April, and became very chatty since. She got a few baby teeth out in late June. And she spent lots of her time reading books with her mommy. Especially the original Winnie The Pooh.

Though she is missed greatly... We take solace and perhaps even joy, trusting and knowing that Jesus will not leave her. In heaven, she is healthy, safe, and loved.

Email us: Mom@ConstanceSmiles.com | Dad@ConstanceSmiles.com

Albums

New album "Constance is Born"! - 7-24-2024

Image of Constance next to blocks that spell '1 months' and a heart-shaped frame over the photo.

Constance is Born
Black and white closeup of Constance laughing

Flashes of Hope
Image of Constance

Her Second Summer
Image of Constance

Winter

Constance is Born

Constance faced unfathomable difficulties, and that is as best as I can describe it without sounding grim. The reality is difficult to think, to say, to look at, and most difficult for her who experienced it. I think most of us will never, can never, face such suffering while experiencing so little of the joys of life. Seeing Constance going through such challenges filled me with bravery to face the future.

Image with nurses tending to a newborn.
Image of Constance next to blocks that spell '1 months' and a heart-shaped frame over the photo.
Image of Constance next to blocks that spell '1 months' and transparent butterflies and sparkles decorating the photo.
Image of Constance wearing a one-piece outfit. Her eyes open.

Winter

Starts with her five-month birthday, just before her first Christmas, and chronologically up to her eight-month birthday.

Image of Constance with blocks written '5 months'
Image of Constance with blocks written 'My first Christmas'
Image of Constance smiling and squinting
Image of Constance with blocks written 'today I am 6 months'
Image of Constance with blocks written 'today I am 6 months'
Image of Constance and her momma next to a photo of her older brother and father
Image of Constance with eyes open wide
Image of Constance sleepy with blocks written 'today I am 7 months'
Image of Constance laying on her side smiling wide
Image of Constance on her back smilign in a polka dot dress
Image of Constance smiling in a pretty dress
Image of Constance smiling siting up with someone holding her neck
Image of Constance smiling with mouth open below a mobile
Image of Constance looking toward the camera and sitting in a chair
Image of Constance sitting in a chair and smiling with eyes closed
Image of Constance looking sleepy wiht her hand onher cheek
Image of Constance and her momma
Image of Constance with blocks written 'look who's 8 months''
Image of Constance smiling with eyes closed and sitting

Her Second Summer

Photos take around her 11-month birthday and the start of her second summer.

Image of Constance on her side with blocks written '11 months'
Image of Constance smiling with blocks written '11 months'
Image of Constance and her daddy holding hands
Image of Constance laying with her brother, both smiling
Image of Constance, her dada, and her brother on her bed
Image of Constance and her brother sitting beside her, both laughing
Image of a book, 'My First I See You' with a heart-shaped cutout and Contance smiling, seen through the cutout
Image of Constance looking towards the camera

Flashes of Hope

Photo shoot by Flashes of Hope on June 28, 2023.

Black and white closeup of Constance smiling
Black and white of Constance staring
Black and white closeup of Constance staring
Black and white closeup of Constance
Black and white closeup of Constance laughing
Black and white of Mommy and Daddy at Constance's bedside
Black and white of Daddy and Constance smiling
Black and white of Daddy and Constance smiling
Black and white of Mommy and Constance smiling
Black and white of Mommy and Daddy with Declan and Constance on a bed.
Black and white of Mommy and Daddy with Declan and Constance on a bed.
Black and white of Declan and Constance on a bed.
Black and white of Declan and Constance on a bed.
Black and white of Daddy, Mommy, Declan, and Constance sitting.
Black and white of Daddy, Mommy, Declan, and Constance sitting. The family is looking at Constance.
Black and white of Mommy holding Constance.