Miguel Cervantes and his daughter Adelaide.Photo: Kelly Cervantes/Instagram
MiguelandKelly Cervantesare honoring their late daughter on her birthday, justdays following her death.
“Four years ago today you came barreling into this world. Five days ago you left it. We love you so much, Adelaideybug. I hope you’re eating alllll the cake. Happy birthday,” Kelly, 37, wrote on Instagram Thursday morningalongside a photo ofher husband kissing their daughter shortly after she was born.
“She was held in the loving arms of her family as she peacefully achieves the ‘calm’ for which they’ve been searching for so long,” they added. “They would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with words of support and prayer and willcontinue to feel all the loveas they go through this difficult time.”
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Adelaide spent nearly her entire life battling seizures no one can still quite explain. Her story has been documented over the years on her mother’s popular blogInchstonesand through her work with theCitizens United for Research in Epilepsy(CURE), which raises funds for research into a cure for the devastating illness.
A day before Adelaide’s birthday, Kelly thanked her loved ones for the outpouring of support.
“Together forever, like bacon and eggs … and donuts 💔💜,” she wrotealong with a photo ofAdelaide holding her 7-year-old big brotherJackson‘s hand with their mom.
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Cervantes will briefly take a break from his leading role in the Chicago production ofHamilton. However, he plans to return to the stage soon.
The pair also announced their daughter’scelebration of life ceremonyto be held this upcoming Sunday, at Harold Washington Chicago Public Library.
source: people.com
