James simply loved being a dad. Even though Cloe was a full-time mom, James worked from home so he could be there for his children as much as possible.
James was the one who took the children to and from school, and he spent most evenings with them, too. He was loving, energetic, and a seemingly healthy father.
When the couple’s fifth child was born with cerebral palsy, James and Cloe decided that their family was large enough. Cloe went to the doctor and was fitted with a contraceptive implant.
But when Cloe unexpectedly became pregnant again, James said it was fate.
The couple went on to have eight children, after which they agreed that their family was finally complete.
Then on December 4, 2015 — just 12 weeks after welcoming their youngest child — life changed in an instant.
Cloe woke up in bed and realized James wasn’t breathing.
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