Trevor Kott ~ Born October 14th, 2006 ~ At Rest on April 25th, 2007

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Trevor Kott ~ Born October 14th, 2006 ~ At Rest on April 25th, 2007

For those of you who have been reading my blogs, quite a few weeks ago a little boy named Trevor Kott found his way into my heart.

Trevor was born on October 14th, 2006,with a very rare type of cancer called AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). He endured 5 rounds of chemotherapy in hopes of keeping the cancer at bay until a compatible bone marrow donor could be found. As time went on and no donor could be located, and Trevor grew more ill.

In his short, but meaningful life, Trevor summoned up the good in people. He challenged strangers to answer a call to be good to each other; to take care of one another.

He made us take notice that, yes... one person can make a difference.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I tell you, God called Trevor home this morning.

Some people search their entire lives in the pursuit of happiness, scurrying to fulfill a purpose, and struggling to understand the meaning of their lives. Trevor did all of that with what little time he had with all of us here on earth.

Trevor is a messenger. Countless lives will no doubt be saved because of the spirit of giving that Trevor invoked at the drives held in his honor.

Please remember the Kott family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their sweet baby. May Heaven hold him tight tonight.

Posted by Julie Ferenzi on 04/25/2007 05:33 PM

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53 Comments on Trevor Kott ~ Born October 14th, 2006 ~ At Rest on April 25th, 2007

APR

2007

May God accept the soul of Trevor Kott into heaven and grant comfort to his family.

He was a beautiful child, I'm sure his family misses him terribly. They are angels themselves for the work they put into raising awareness about bone marrow transplants. I'm so sorry a match wasn't found for Trevor.

I am sorry. I'm still going to get tested to be a donor. I wanted to do this in the past, but Trevor has really put it in my heart. I hope it gives his family comfort to know that -- their efforts have probably saved many others.

I'm sorry, Julie.

There are no words that will take away the pain you and Trevor's family are feeling. I pray that God will grant you and his family peace and comfort, strength, and an awareness of His awesome love. We can't understand many of the "why's" of this earth. One thing I do know is that God loves us too much to waste our pain. He notices, cares, and somehow will get you all through this. I am so sorry for the pain you feel.

I am so sorry to hear about Trevor and my condolences are with you and his family. They say that souls have a role in this world, no matter how short the visit. My prayers will be with you.

I am very sorry to hear of Trevor's loss. God be with him.

Julie.... I just don't have much to say, because I can't see now. Yes, this has brought tears to my eyes. Overall.... I have never lost someone dear to me so young in age. My prayers thoughts and prayers go out to Trevor, his family, and anyone that tried to help out. Thanks for sharing this...

It is said that when a person goes on to the next life, they no longer feel the pain that we experiance in this life. May this child rest in peace, and never again feel the pain he experiance in this life. Iam sure that he knows how much his family loved him and continues to love him, this is the only thing that will continue to strengthen our spirts and his soul.

GOD BE WITH HIM.

Please know you have our prayers for your and Trevor's family as you all miss him. A life well lived is not measured in the number of days, but in the quality and blessing we bring to others. Thank you for including us in your honor of Trevor's life. Virtual hugs for you.

We need to pray for this family. I can't imagine anything as devestating as losing a child. Pray that they will have peace knowing Trevor never has to be stuck or hurt any more and that he will be waiting for them when they make it home.

My heart goes with you and Trevor's family.

Our small platitudes can comfort, but not fill the hole left by a tiny giant soul. We will be blessed by knowing of his bravery and beauty

Julie,

God bless you and the Kott family, we are sorry for your loss

Julie-You know my thoughts....I'm so sorry.

Julie...

I know this has touched you deeply, as well as many other people.

You and the Kott family will be in our prayers.

Fran

Julie - I tried going back through your link to Trevor, but it wouldn't work. You may want to check it out.

Very sorry to hear, it's people who leave this world far to early that make some of the largest impact on the lives that they have touched. Although he was young, I'm sure that he improved the lives of people around him, even though this is a sad time. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss on behalf of myself and my family. Hang in there.

Such a precious little one is now with God, i pray for the family and friends. i'm very sorry for their loss. may this powerful little one inspire others to come forward and help the cause. My more sincere condolences.

Julie, when my wife came into my office today, tears streaming down her face, unable to speak, I knew what had happened. You and I have talked about this already. His life reinforces the truth that people not only matter, they are all that matters. We're obviously going to go forward with the drive we had planned here in Santa Clarita. Martin and others have helped so much. His life will be honored that day! You can count on that.

Thank you everyone who has responded in such a heartfelt way.

Thank you Sharon for letting me know the link to his site was not working. I have fixed it and it should be working correctly now.

Julie~ Little Trevor was from my neck of the woods, and his story touched me deeply, and has for quite a while. I hadn't heard the news today until reading this and it made me realize how many people he had touched. He is truly a little angel. The Kott family and You, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie - It is God's amazing and mysterious ways that can have such a small, little life touch lives in such enormous, and overwhelming ways. Please relay to the Kott family what is happening here on the rain. Let them know that their are many, many people who are grieving with them and praying for peace and contentment to enter into their hearts. May they feel God's grace and reassurance for all of their days. What a blessing you have given them with all of this support. Julie, that is invaluable.

My heart truly goes out to his family. I have a 2 year old and can't even imagine the pain.

Julie,

How sad for you and Trevor's family. I can see what a sweet, happy child he was living a life that many of us will never experience. As God's Word says "The last battle to be won will be death". Take some comfort in knowing Trevor has won that battle, he is where we all strive to call home!

Virginia, I will do just that! I want them to know that Trevor is still making a difference and still touching peoples lives.

I ask that if my fellow Active Rain members feel inclined to be moved by the memory of Trevor Kott, that they seek out the next available bone marrow drive in their area.

The cost for testing is being waived from May 7th through May 21st in honor of the Thanks Mom campaign at the National Bone Marrow Registry. Get tested so that what happened to Trevor and the Kott family... doesn't happen to anyone else.

Julie, Thank you for a heart felt post and a wonderful message from Trevor. He was obviously an angel from God. Everything you wrote in your post is in scripture. My prayer is that everyone will stop looking to this world and start reading and applying scripture. One of my favorite scriptures reads "Love one another as my Father has loved you"

Julie, Thank you for working so hard to raise awareness in this type of childhood cancer and for becoming involved in Trevors short, sweet but oh so meaningful life. I hope this drive comes our way so I can get tested also. My prayers also go out to you and his family. Thank you again.

My heart aches for his family and his loved ones. Gos bless them. My prayers will be with them tonight.

Julie

Its amazing how as strangers we can touch each other so deeply. Thank you for sharing.. my heart aches for you and all Trevor's loved ones.... my thoughts are with you all

My heart goes out to Trevor's family. What a shame to lost this incredible little baby.

Julie, what a beautiful boy, and what a sadness that he was taken away from this world. My heart reaches out to everyone who was touched by him, especially his family. His family and loved ones will be in my prayers!

May God bless you, Trevor, and Trevor's family in this very difficult time.

APR

2007

Julie

I don't really know what to say here. I am deeply sadened to hear this news. While I knew of the severity of his condition, I somehow hoped that a match would be found, a cure, a miracle, or something that would save his life. I guess the miracle was in his birth. As you said Julie, A messenger was born on 10/14/06. A little guy with a message for all of us.

Trevor, I got your message little guy. Thanks.

Rest well with the angels.
Martin.

Wow, what a sad yet inspiring story. It's great to know that many stood up to the call to make a difference. His life may have been short but he brought out good in people.

- Tchaka

What a touching post and beautiful sentiment. Be at peace, sweet baby.

APR

2007

My heartfelt condolences to you and to the Kott family. What a precious baby. Thank you for sharing Trevor's inspiring story.

I spent the day absorbing the news. I just really wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented here. I forwarded this on to Trevor's parents and grandmother.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping keep Trevor alive in our hearts.

~Julie

Julie, Please keep me updated on the Bone Marrow Donar drive? I would love to register, but like others the 57.00 is a bit out of reach for me and if I can get it done free that would be great! I work with Midori so you can reach me through her. I also work hard at raising money for St. Jude and they are working very hard to find a cure for AML: Leukemias / Lymphomas: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Our recent events on April 14th/15 raised just over 32,000 for St. Jude, it should be $33,000 the end of next week. I work on these events for children like Trevor, for the same reason Danny Thomas founded this hospital.

What a beautiful sweet little boy. God has called his angel home. My prayers are with the Kott family. May they take comfort in knowing they will be with Trevor again one day. God Bless.

Wow Lysa that is fantastic!

My bone marrow drive is on Saturday May 19th, 2007 at Meadow View Elementary School in Plainfield, IL. There is no fee for testing at this drive to become a registered donor. I hope we run out of test kits before we run out of willing registrants!

Trevor will live on in all of the lives that are saved in his memory.

Julie - such a cute kid.....very sad. ron

APR

2007

Julie, so the no cost sign up is only in IL? I've bookmarked the site, I may just go ahead and pay the 58 dollars and sign up anyway. We never know who's life we save. I'm also going to make the members of my committee aware of this drive and suggest they do the same. Trevor is someones angle, because of him, more will sign up with the registry.

There is one certanty on this earth and that is when I child passes he passes directly into the hands of the lord. I cannot imagine the pain the family is going through. It is painful for me to even think of something happening to one of my children. God bless those that came to help. They to will be looked kindly upon by god. Also I encourage every one to go to Trevor's web site and watch the picture album. I am 6'2" 300 lbs and I had tears in my eyes

APR

2007

It breaks my heart when I hear stories like this - but at least Trevors family had the opportunity to meet him although his little life was tough - he will be loved for eternity

Losing a child is one of hardest things that a parent could ever have to face in this life, and what a precious little one. My heart goes out to the family, and I pray that they will find comfort that in his short life, his innocence did not go unnoticed, and he rests peacefully in the arms of the comforter, our Lord.

APR

2007

Julie, thank you for updating us. I'm so sorry that the news was not better. What a great little fighter Trevor was. Now he is comfortable and at peace. I will remember his family and you in my prayers.

God bless his family!

MAY

2007

What a wonderful and terrible story all at the same time. Thank you for sharing Trevor with all of us.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and am all too familiar with battling cancers of the blood. Keep sharing his story, maybe you can help raise funds for others with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I have worked with them and they are wonderful.

Make sure you all have you donor cards filled out (and for MN on your driver's license) and your friends and family know your wishes to donate.

So sorry for the loss of such a young one - thank you for sharing with us.

MAY

2007

~ Angels are Weeping ~

I hear the angels weeping.
I see their heads bow'd low.
Their wings surround
Those brok'n-heart'd,
So wound'd by this FOE!

I see the angels huddl'd
Near a mother, in such pain,
Because the child
She searches for
May ne'er be found again.

I hear the brush of angel's wings,
So near they are to you.
GOD sent them there
To minister for these
Trials you're going through.

I hear the angels saying,
"Brave ONES, don't let hope die.
GOD will ne'er leave
Nor forsake you.
On this YOU CAN Rely!!!"

Copyright © 2002 by Mary Carter Mizrany~

My Prayers to Trevor's family

It's been quite few days since I've been back to comment on this post. I think it's amazing how many new comments this post still receives every day. It's just a testament of what a special little boy Trevor was, and will always be.

Thank you all again!

This is heartbreaking. I am so sad for his family. However, it does inspire me to keep an eye out for marrow drives and do what I can.

It is amazing how he has made a difference.

May the God of all comfort hold this family tightly in his arms. He is our refuge and our strength. His ways are not our ways, but He does promise that He is always near to those who seek Him with all their hearts. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep this family, and find rest in the knowledge that their sweet baby is with his creator.

JUN

2007

Julie, it's stories like these keep sending me back to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. Each year, I help raise money for leukemia and blood cancer research while training for an endurance race. We've come a long way with research these days, but even with all the advancements we still have tragic stories like this. Like I said, that's why I keep going back. This organization is truly inspirational and does so much. If anyone is interested in helping me raise money for this cause this year, please let me know as I am raising funds as we speak. Sorry to hear of this heartbreaking event.

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