Their Story…

Chris and Renea’ met later in life and fell in love.  They talked about all the dreams they had - one of the most important to the both of them was having a family.  So soon after their wedding they began to try to have a baby.  Knowing that Renea’ had some medical issues they spoke to a doctor early on.  And, even though infertility is not typically diagnosed until after one year of trying to conceive, their doctor agreed that after six months of trying naturally they would be able to try a more aggressive approach.  

At the end of six months they still had not been able to get pregnant.  That is when the doctor told them that the only option for them would be in-vitro fertilization (IVF).    In April of 2003 they began the IVF journey.  Their first attempt barely got off the ground before it had to be called off because Renea’ did not produce the eggs necessary to continue.  On their second attempt they were delighted to find out that they were pregnant.  Sadly, Renea’ miscarried at 9 weeks gestation.  This devastated them because only 3 weeks before this they got to see and hear the heartbeat.  It was what they had dreamed of for so long and then it was just over without any warning.  Chris and Renea’ decided to take a little time off to let us both heal, Chris emotionally and Renea’ both emotionally and physically.

Even though Renea’ had little hope of ever getting pregnant they went back for their 3rd IVF.  With this attempt Chris and Renea’ were called by the lab and told that only one egg matured.  This again was devastating news but they decided to continue on and with the grace of God, they got pregnant.  This pregnancy was considered a high risk pregnancy because of Renea’s history, but they were cautiously optimistic.  With the medical problems that Renea’ had, she had to give herself 7 shots a day during the whole pregnancy.  She didn’t care; she was determined to make this pregnancy work. 

In May of 2005 Renea’ gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Margaret Amelia Carey Kovski, (Maggie).  There are not words to describe their happiness.   Maggie was the answer to their prayers.  She made them laugh; she made them cry in joy;  but most of all she made them whole.  Maggie was their little daredevil, tomboy, and Princess Margaret all at the same time.   She loved being outside, playing in mud puddles or her sandbox, taking a walk or a ride on their Kawasaki Mule down the road to see the cows (which she called boo cows).    But she still was pretty as a princess in a frilly dress.  We will just say; she was their world.

But on May 30, 2007 their world came crashing down when Maggie tragically drowned in a friend's pond.   In her memory, New Blossoms New Life Foundation was created as a living legacy for the little girl who brought joy to so many.