A TRUE STORY • NEW JERSEY • OCTOBER 9, 2026
A father's account of an extraordinary roadside birth—and the love, courage, and family that brought them home.
ONE FAMILY. ONE UNFORGETTABLE MORNING.
On October 9, 2026, what should have been a drive to the hospital became a story our family will tell for generations.
Near the Barnegat exit of the Garden State Parkway, with a 911 dispatcher guiding us over the phone, I helped welcome our daughter, Scarlett Sue, into the world.
But Garden State Birthway is about more than one extraordinary morning. It's about Gionna, Colton, Scarlett, the people we carry in our hearts, and the countless little moments that make a family.
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we had a little help from above.
THE BOOK
A True Story of Love, Loss, and an Extraordinary Birth
From the beginnings of our relationship to becoming parents—and the unforgettable arrival of Scarlett Sue—this is our family's story, told from the heart.
Written for the people I love most, and for anyone who believes that even the most unexpected journeys can lead us exactly where we're meant to be.
The first private keepsake copy has been ordered. Public ordering details will be announced after the print review.
OUR FAMILY'S DREAM
When Scarlett arrived unexpectedly on the Garden State Parkway, we never imagined that sharing our story might help shape our family's future. Our biggest dream now is a home of our own for Colton and Scarlett—and the chance to save for the opportunities they'll need as they grow.
OUR PRIMARY GOAL
We're saving toward a down payment on a house where our children can put down roots, celebrate milestones, and make memories together.
Our GoFundMe fundraiser is now linked. The progress indicator is a placeholder until we can verify the current amount raised; visit GoFundMe for the latest total.
FOR BOTH OUR CHILDREN
Alongside our home goal, we hope to set aside money for education, first vehicles, and whatever each child may need to follow their own path.
Both children are at the heart of this story—and of everything we're building.
You can now support our family through GoFundMe. Public book ordering is coming soon, and sharing our story is another meaningful way to help.
Transparency matters to us. Voluntary contributions are intended to support our family's homeownership goal and the future needs of Colton and Scarlett. Book purchases and contributions are separate; contributions are not represented as tax-deductible charitable donations.
A tribute to Gionna, the strength of motherhood, and the family we're building together.
For Colton and Scarlett—whose lives have made ours richer in ways we never imagined.
Remembering Grandma Sue and Mema, whose presence is woven through every chapter.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
The public edition is being prepared. Check back here for the official release and ordering details.