Influencer Kelsey Parker revealed the beautiful gift she was blessed with in honor of her son Phoenix, who was sadly born earlier this year.
In honor of her stillborn baby, Phoenix, Kelsey Parker has revealed a heartwarming gift she received and how it makes her feel like “a portion of him is still here.”
The influencer is also the widow of the Wanted singer Tom Parker, who died of glioblastoma in 2022, aged 33. Kelsey suffered further heartbreak this June when her baby son, the first child she was having with boyfriend Will Lindsay, was stillborn.
She has now revealed that Will’s godmother gave her a stunning piece of art, which Kelsey and Will called their son, and that she has since named him Phoenix. Kelly has compared the gift to finding “such comfort” in.
Taking to Instagram, she said: “After our sweet Phoenix passed, Will’s godmother Teresa gave us the most magical gift, a painting for our baby boy, so we can always hold him close in our hearts. I find such comfort in standing in front of it, as if a part of him is still here with us.
Although our child is unable to return, he spent nine lovely months with us. He grew with us, lived with us, and will always be a part of us. Our Phoenix was and will always be that way.
Kelsey revealed the tragic news about her child on Instagram in June. One week before his anticipated due date, Phoenix, who would have been Aurelia’s fifth child after Bodhi’s fifth, died. Kelly used a poem to share the news.
“The world grew quiet as you arrived, so loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious baby boy, our angel light, born with wings, took silent flight. We named you Phoenix, brave and bright.
You’ll live in hearts that won’t ask why, a soul of love, warmth, and light, despite the fact that we have never heard of your cry. You mean everything to me despite having no eyes or breathing to see. You’ll take us on a soft close journey that will bring you tears and sighs.
Kelsey added that she appreciated all the well-wishes people might send, but that she also needed time and space to grieve. She concluded, “I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and world-shattering news,” given how raw it was.
The influencer and her tree surgeon boyfriend announced their romance in September 2024. Kelsey has previously opened up about how she was targeted by online trolls for moving on after her husband Tom’s death following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Speaking on Lorraine in March, she said: “It’s been three years, this is Tom’s three year anniversary of his death and it’s almost like people want me to feel guilty for moving on.”
She continued, “I’m always going to feel guilty.” What’s the matter, though, is that Tom is no longer here, so what should I do? Our house once had a lot of sadness, but now it’s just happy. More than anything, the kids merit that.
They’ve been through a lot, and I think we’re making progress, but I just want other women to know that moving forward is not removing anything from my love for Tom.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity). You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@sands.org.uk
Source: Mirror
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