The fact that he would be creating something pleasant made Watts say, "I was kind of at peace with it." For two bucks, she relinquished it.
Watts broke the ice and told Lorene, Gerald's wife, her heartbreaking story when she saw the baby clothing at the auction and asked how old Watts' kid was.
On the drive home, Lorene recounted Gerald Watts' tale. Even though the Kumpulas had fifteen children and a number of grandchildren, they knew that the crib belonged to Watts. A week later, the two made a bench out of the crib and took it to Watts.
While speaking with TODAY.com, Watts said, "It's beautiful." "Some decent people are still in the world," I told myself.
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In her living room, a place that reminds her of Noah, she set up the bench.
She expressed her joy at the fact that it is not idle. Sitting in it, holding his teddy, and thinking about him whenever I need to is now an option.
Watts had seen less fetal activity in the latter days of her full-term pregnancy. While Watts was recovering from her cesarean section, her fiancé Jimi Hamblin and her learned on July 22 that Noah had stopped breathing. According to the doctors, Noah was unable to breathe because his umbilical chord had contracted.
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Because of the stillbirth of their first grandson, the Kumpulas were especially attuned to Watts' pain.
Someone left their crib unattended, Gerald said, "A somber reminder." "A bench serves more as a memorial. Although it is a component of that tragic occurrence, it is not a crib—specifically, an empty crib—as one would expect.
Gerald turned down Watts' offer of compensation.
Helping other people is a great feeling. Helping other people is a wonderful thing," he said.
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In the fall, Watts will tie the knot with Hamblin; the couple already has a daughter, Nevaeh, who is seven years old. She said that the bench, situated next to a corner bookshelf adorned with photographs, footprints, handprints, and Noah's ashes, is aiding her in recovering from her grief.
While sitting in it, I feel reassured by his presence, even if he's not here, according to Watts, a babysitter. The atmosphere is one of tranquility and acceptance. When I'm feeling down, I can just sit on the bench and tell myself that everything will be okay.
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