We used to revel in the "new perfect" that was our life. Raising a beautiful girl with multiple special needs showed us that "perfect" is all in our minds. Emily's life was perfect. It was happy, it was brilliant. She was social, outgoing, silly, and ticklish. Now we are learning to get through life without our "Perfect Peanut" in it. This is most certainly NOT a new kind of perfect.
Monday, April 23, 2012
October 16, 2003 to April 16, 2012
This is the post I have never, ever wanted to write.
Sara, our thoughts prayers and love are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Beautiful Emily touched so many lives and lit up the world with her smile. She will forever be in our hearts
I am so very sorry for your loss. No words are ever adequate in these times. Just know people are thinking of you all and praying for you. Your girl was beautiful and I loved reading about her.
I am so sorry to hear about Emily. Her bravery and spirit showed through in each post you wrote. Thank you for sharing her with us and for allowing her to touch our lives. What an amazing girl. I will be sending up a prayer. Rest in Peace, Emily.
Words fail to describe the emotion that I have been and continue to feel for your beautiful girl and your family. You are on my heart so very much. Continued love and prayers...
You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly...my heart is heavy for you and all of Emilys family...she has clearly touched so many, in so many ways....she gets to be a little girl now, free from pain and suffering. I am sorry for the pain you have to endure...I can only imagine how lost you feel without her as all your energy and time for so many years has gone graciously taking care of her...praying for your mommy heart....and for God given peace.
I remember you finding us when we were in CHOC back in 2009 in what seems like decades ago. Since then, your blog has been on my dashboard, and I'd kept my eye on you guys from a little bit of a distance admittedly, but was so saddened by your recent posts. I can relate. The day I had to post 'the memorial photo' with my daughter's dates just sucked. It was the post I never wanted to write. I totally get it. My heart is heavy for you. May peace be with you and your family.
There are no words that are adequate at a time like this. Still, I want you to know that I care... and I am sad for you... and I hate that you are having to live without your beautiful little girl.
I feel honored that Earth got to be home for your sweet angel, even if it was only for a short time. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now, but I want to thank you for sharing Emily through your blog. I continue to pray for you and your family.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers so often! Emily has touched me so much, and I am so blessed to have had her as an inspiration in my life! Praying you will be given peace, strength, hope and grace as you navigate through life without your sweet girl at your side! Love you! Big Hugs!
I am so sorry. Emily, and all of you, have gotten so important to me over the years, and I am so so sorry to hear that you have lost her. You will be in my thoughts.
i can't even begin to express how sorry i am that you have to experience this kiknd of pain. may God shower you with strength and courage to continue and i ask the He bless you with joy that can only come from Him.
Crying. Don't have any words. Praying for you and your husband and son. Emily is at peace now. No more suffering. No more procedures. No more seizures. Love you.
You don't know me, but I've been reading your blog for a while now, and I've never commented. Just as everyone else, I am so so sorry for your loss. Your posts about Emily have brought a smile to my face on so many occasions. It was hard for me to see your recent posts, I can't imagine how you are feeling at the moment. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your daughter with us. xoxo Grace
Dear Sara, We don't know each other and I have never met Emily or knew about her until this past Sunday, but I hold her in my heart now and always. I found your blog through a mutual friend, and I was immediately drawn to Emily's beautiful smile, and gorgeous curly locks! She was such a brave little girl, and you must be so proud of her. You are an amazing woman and mother, with incredible strength and devotion. In such a short time on earth, your sweet Emily has captured the hearts of so many, including mine. May God comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. And may Emily fly with the angels, including my own little angel who passed last October.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Emily is a true angel. Thank you for sharing her journey with us. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My heart just breaks for you guys right now. How lucky this world was to have Emily in it. She touched so many lives in her short time here and will be missed by so many. She is a brave and inspiring little girl who will never, ever be forgotten. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us even when it was painful. Rest in peace little Emily.
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Sara, our thoughts prayers and love are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Beautiful Emily touched so many lives and lit up the world with her smile. She will forever be in our hearts
I am so very sorry for your loss. No words are ever adequate in these times. Just know people are thinking of you all and praying for you. Your girl was beautiful and I loved reading about her.
I am so sorry to hear about Emily. Her bravery and spirit showed through in each post you wrote. Thank you for sharing her with us and for allowing her to touch our lives. What an amazing girl. I will be sending up a prayer. Rest in Peace, Emily.
Words fail to describe the emotion that I have been and continue to feel for your beautiful girl and your family. You are on my heart so very much. Continued love and prayers...
You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly...my heart is heavy for you and all of Emilys family...she has clearly touched so many, in so many ways....she gets to be a little girl now, free from pain and suffering. I am sorry for the pain you have to endure...I can only imagine how lost you feel without her as all your energy and time for so many years has gone graciously taking care of her...praying for your mommy heart....and for God given peace.
I remember you finding us when we were in CHOC back in 2009 in what seems like decades ago. Since then, your blog has been on my dashboard, and I'd kept my eye on you guys from a little bit of a distance admittedly, but was so saddened by your recent posts. I can relate. The day I had to post 'the memorial photo' with my daughter's dates just sucked. It was the post I never wanted to write. I totally get it. My heart is heavy for you. May peace be with you and your family.
Tim
There are no words that are adequate at a time like this. Still, I want you to know that I care... and I am sad for you... and I hate that you are having to live without your beautiful little girl.
Continuing to hold you, Alex, Jacob and your extended family so very close...
I feel honored that Earth got to be home for your sweet angel, even if it was only for a short time. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now, but I want to thank you for sharing Emily through your blog. I continue to pray for you and your family.
My thoughts, my prayers and my heart are with you all.
blessings, hugs and prayers!
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughs and prayers.
so very sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family
Sending much love
You have been in my thoughts and prayers so often! Emily has touched me so much, and I am so blessed to have had her as an inspiration in my life! Praying you will be given peace, strength, hope and grace as you navigate through life without your sweet girl at your side! Love you! Big Hugs!
Brave Sweet Emily. fly and run with the Angels.
I am so, so sorry, Sara. My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. Your beautiful little girl will always be remembered.
I am so sorry. Emily, and all of you, have gotten so important to me over the years, and I am so so sorry to hear that you have lost her. You will be in my thoughts.
i can't even begin to express how sorry i am that you have to experience this kiknd of pain. may God shower you with strength and courage to continue and i ask the He bless you with joy that can only come from Him.
Crying. Don't have any words. Praying for you and your husband and son. Emily is at peace now. No more suffering. No more procedures. No more seizures. Love you.
You don't know me, but I've been reading your blog for a while now, and I've never commented. Just as everyone else, I am so so sorry for your loss. Your posts about Emily have brought a smile to my face on so many occasions. It was hard for me to see your recent posts, I can't imagine how you are feeling at the moment. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your daughter with us. xoxo Grace
Will miss her beautiful smile :'(
Thank you for sharing her smile and her life. I will always think of her whenever I see a Hello Kitty. I'm so sorry for your loss
Thank you for sharing Emily with us. We are all praying for you and your family.
i will miss hearing about your beautiful girl. i am heartsick for you.
Dear Sara, We don't know each other and I have never met Emily or knew about her until this past Sunday, but I hold her in my heart now and always. I found your blog through a mutual friend, and I was immediately drawn to Emily's beautiful smile, and gorgeous curly locks! She was such a brave little girl, and you must be so proud of her. You are an amazing woman and mother, with incredible strength and devotion. In such a short time on earth, your sweet Emily has captured the hearts of so many, including mine. May God comfort you and your family during your time of sorrow. And may Emily fly with the angels, including my own little angel who passed last October.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a brave, sweet girl and now she's dancing with the angels.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Emily is a true angel. Thank you for sharing her journey with us. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My heart simply breaks for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your journey with us..you and Emily have truly touched so many people.
My heart breaks for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My heart just breaks for you guys right now. How lucky this world was to have Emily in it. She touched so many lives in her short time here and will be missed by so many. She is a brave and inspiring little girl who will never, ever be forgotten. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us even when it was painful. Rest in peace little Emily.
Sara, I am just so, so, sorry. and yet Emily dances with my girl. hugs Mama.
My prayers are with you all, always.
My heart goes out to you and your family. So sorry you had to type this post. Prayers for peace and strength.
Crying here with you
So sad. So sorry.
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