Some of you may wonder why I blog so much during this ordeal. Quite frankly, I eat, breathe and sleep Gracie and this blog helps me feel connected to her when I am home at night or even when I am by her side in the hospital. This is my journal of every detail of her life to remember always. I was a journal writer when I was young and into my young adulthood. I think it helps me deal with challenging times in my life.
Dr. K was here this morning and decided to go in again and wash out Gracie's chest because of the bleeding. He also turned down the flow on the ECMO machine to see if her little heart would take over and do some of the work.
It didn't.
Her little heart is just not going to recover. We are out of second chances. They have done all they can do. Her body is wearing out.
If it were up to me, I would keep Gracie on ECMO for a month just to see her sweet face, touch her delicate hand or rub her cute little toes. But we have to let our sweet girl go, for her sake. Luckily, it is not a decision we had to make. She made it for us. She is not in pain but her body is suffering.
She is still having a tremendous amount of bleeding. Her body has had enough. Our hearts are aching.
We came home tonight and had a little family council. What a difficult thing to tell your children that this time, for sure, Gracie is not coming home. To see the tears on my children's cheeks is almost too much to bear. I knew a long time ago that if Gracie passed away that it would be difficult for Tom and I, but I DREADED dealing with three grieving children. Two mornings ago Max asked me first thing when he woke up, "Mom, how long does MOURNING last?" I told him that it can last a long, long, time. After our meeting tonight Max made Gracie a sign that said "We Love You Gracie" with a big red heart to take with us to the hospital tomorrow. I think she will like it.
So tomorrow is a very dreaded day. The day most parents hope they will never have. The one where they say goodbye to their little one for this lifetime. In the morning, we are going to take the kids up to say goodbye then they will be taken home while Tom and I stay up there for however long we feel we need to.
We have come full circle. The reason I say that is because one week ago we got the call that we thought would change our lives for the better, forever.
It wasn't to be.
Now, we have the chance to donate some of Gracie's organs. Wow, what an experience.
Because of this, we won't get to be with her after her passing like we would want to. Our donor family didn't get to do that either. I envisioned being able to hold her for as long as I wanted to after her passing but you can't do that when you are an organ donor. They will let us be there when she passes but will have to take her immediately to the operating room. I feel like it's the least we can do. We are so grateful for the family that gave our daughter a new chance at life. We hope that Gracie can do that for someone else too.
Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and support to our family. We feel the peace that your prayers are bringing into our lives.
WE LOVE YOU GRACIE GIRL!! You have changed our lives for the better and we will strive to live our lives in a way that we can see you again in heaven. You have been a pure blessing, an absolute treasured gift.
Dr. K was here this morning and decided to go in again and wash out Gracie's chest because of the bleeding. He also turned down the flow on the ECMO machine to see if her little heart would take over and do some of the work.
It didn't.
Her little heart is just not going to recover. We are out of second chances. They have done all they can do. Her body is wearing out.
If it were up to me, I would keep Gracie on ECMO for a month just to see her sweet face, touch her delicate hand or rub her cute little toes. But we have to let our sweet girl go, for her sake. Luckily, it is not a decision we had to make. She made it for us. She is not in pain but her body is suffering.
She is still having a tremendous amount of bleeding. Her body has had enough. Our hearts are aching.
We came home tonight and had a little family council. What a difficult thing to tell your children that this time, for sure, Gracie is not coming home. To see the tears on my children's cheeks is almost too much to bear. I knew a long time ago that if Gracie passed away that it would be difficult for Tom and I, but I DREADED dealing with three grieving children. Two mornings ago Max asked me first thing when he woke up, "Mom, how long does MOURNING last?" I told him that it can last a long, long, time. After our meeting tonight Max made Gracie a sign that said "We Love You Gracie" with a big red heart to take with us to the hospital tomorrow. I think she will like it.
So tomorrow is a very dreaded day. The day most parents hope they will never have. The one where they say goodbye to their little one for this lifetime. In the morning, we are going to take the kids up to say goodbye then they will be taken home while Tom and I stay up there for however long we feel we need to.
We have come full circle. The reason I say that is because one week ago we got the call that we thought would change our lives for the better, forever.
It wasn't to be.
Now, we have the chance to donate some of Gracie's organs. Wow, what an experience.
Because of this, we won't get to be with her after her passing like we would want to. Our donor family didn't get to do that either. I envisioned being able to hold her for as long as I wanted to after her passing but you can't do that when you are an organ donor. They will let us be there when she passes but will have to take her immediately to the operating room. I feel like it's the least we can do. We are so grateful for the family that gave our daughter a new chance at life. We hope that Gracie can do that for someone else too.
Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and support to our family. We feel the peace that your prayers are bringing into our lives.
WE LOVE YOU GRACIE GIRL!! You have changed our lives for the better and we will strive to live our lives in a way that we can see you again in heaven. You have been a pure blessing, an absolute treasured gift.
508 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 508 Newer› Newest»I am so sorry. Gracie has touched my life and so many others in such a short amount of time. Thank you for sharing a little glimpse of her life with us!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LITTLE GIRL YOU HAVE. SHE HAS TOUCHED HUNDREDS OF LIVES AND HAS STRENGTHENED SO MANY OF US. OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS WILL CONTINUE FOR YOUR SWEET LITTLE FAMILY.
SHALYSE (KAIDENCE'S AUNT)
My heart is broken as I sit reading your posts with tears in my eyes. My prayers are with you and your beautiful children this day and for the ones to come. He already has her name written on his palm and He will be near to you as you are broken hearted. My love and prayers to you all.
Thank you for having the courage to share Gracie's story...it gives strength to so many. I am so so sorry for your family - you will all remain in my prayers. Bless your family and that precious little girl...
Molly
We are so sorry and want you to know that you are in our prayers. Thank you for your example of faith and strength.
Our family has been praying for you all, and will continue to do so. I know there is really nothing to say, other than we are sorry and our hearts are breaking for you all...and we know that God's Hand of Comfort will rest over you.
Laura from FL
What a wonderful little girl you have. She has inspired so many of us. We have been praying for your family and you are certainly in our hearts and thoughts today. Thank you so much for sharing this very personal experience with so many. Gracie has blessed more lives than you'll ever know.
At this very moment my cousin in law is being wheeled into surgery at UCLA medical center to receive a liver transplant. We Rejoice over this life giving chance to life he is being given.
At this very moment tears are in my heart for you, for your family, for all that love Gracie.
At this very moment I give gratitude that we have an Attentive, Ever-Present, Adoring Father in Heaven who watches over our life and death. We are so blessed to have the gospel.
Gracie has been immensely blessed by Heavenly Father to have been born to such a loving family as yours.
Thank you for sharing the journey.
My heart is aching for your family and for your loss today. Sweet little Gracie has affected so many people. What a wonderful mission she had here on earth! I am honored that I could read about her and your journey with her. Thank-you so much for sharing your up's and down's. Please know that you are in my prayers. I hope that you and your family will feel all the love coming from everyone reading this blog at this difficult time. Thank-you for being such a great example to so many people and reminding us to be grateful for every little thing. Love you!!!
Thank you for sharing this darling little girl with us for almost a year! We have been so uplifted by your words, your faith and your actions. May the tender mercies of the Lord be with you today!
Thank you for donating Gracie's organs so that someone else might have a chance. That is such a hero thing to do!
You are in our prayers and thoughts today!
The Snider Family
Kearney, NE
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. You have been on my mind all morning and I've been praying that you are strengthened in this difficult time. Please know that there are many who are praying for you.
You don't know me but I have been following sweet Gracie for the past year and feel a great loss today. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
It is tremendously reassuring to me to know that our Heavenly Father and our Savior are mindful of all that we must endure in this life and that they can lift our burdens and make them light. I am grateful for the knowledge that they know and love us individually and that through the Father’s great plan of happiness, your sweet family will be reunited with your Gracie Girl again.
I am a friend of Mimi McDonald, and have been following your family's story. I am so sorry to hear of what you are going through. But I also know Heavenly Father is on your shoulder. I am thinking of you, your husband and your children today. What an amzing opportunity that as Gracie leaves this life, she will be heloing other children. You are right, that IS full circle. Much love and sympathy.
Andrea Ross, St.George Utah
As a friend of a friend, I have followed the story of your sweet Gracie for a few months now.
I needed to thank you for sharing little pieces of her life with us. My heart has been touched and I have learned so much from the courage, strength and love of your special family. My tears and prayers are with you all.
Please know that your beautiful daughter has influenced more people then you will ever know, and that her memory and influence will never be forgotten.
God Bless you all!
Pam
There are tears all over my keyboard as I'm typing this. My daughter had her transplant at the same hospital as Mimi's Mia and so found you through her blog. I spent most of the first days after Zoe's transplant thinking of what her donor's family gave up to donate organs; the time they sacrificed and the solitude they may have wanted. I've often wondered if I would have been able to do that for another family. I'm in awe of you and I believe Jesus will bless you and your husband today as you make that sacrifice that has already been made for you. God bless you today. Gracie was such a gift to so many and now she will be a gift to many more.
We keep reading this over and over again. Our hearts and prayers go out to Gracie and your family. What a wonderful blessing the Plan of Salvation is! We hope you continue to feel our Savior's love.
My heart aches for you. Your family is in our prayers as you say good bye to your sweet heart. What a wonderful gift you have given so many people by allowing us to be part of this journey. Thank you for sharing your sweet Gracie with us. I am so grateful to know that you will be with her again. May the Lord lift you up during the coming days.
You can go to this site http://www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook and turn Gracie's blog into a bound book to have forever.
We may not understand the trials that we have to face in this lifetime, but they do make us who we are. Gracie affected so many lives, making all of us want to be better people. We are grateful that we got to meet her. Life is so delicate, it makes us hold our kids a little tighter each day. Peace be with your family until you see your sweet Gracie again.
I ahve been following your story for awhile now. Oh, my heart breaks for you. I wish you didn't have to go through this. It is truly so very hard. I wish i didn't know. We said goodbye to our daughters a little over a year ago. I lost it when you said taht you dreaded telling your kids. That was the hardest part for me was telling our daughter. You are such an example to me. I wish that someone would have said something about donating all of our daughters organs. I would have in a heart beat. I was too caught up in the moment to even think about it. You will be in our prayers constantly. I pray that you will be given the same miracle that we were given. The miracle of PEACE. May peace be with you.
I am one of the silent followers of Gracie's blog and you have touched my heart and my life in so many ways. I prayed and prayed for you yesterday and I hope the with time the peace and comfort will come to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
what a wonderful little family you have and what a wondererful sweet girl. you have been in our prayers and will continue to be. i am so grateful for the gospel and for the knowledge that we have that families are eternal, that they are meant to be! and i am so grateful that you too have this knowledge. i can only imagine the peace that can bring at this moment. Gracie is STRONG! she has touched our lives. thank you for sharing such a tough, yet uplifting story with us. you example is truly inspiring and your little girl is simply angelic. may you and your family continue to feel peace at this time.
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet little girl and your story with the world! You are an amazing family, and so many lives have been touched and blessed by your faith! I know Heavenly Father will be with you helping you through the next few days! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
A beautiful, wonderful, amazing life. Thank you for sharing her with us. Gracie and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers today and always.
You and your family are such an inspiration, you have so much strength, courage, faith and have really set such a wonderful example. I am so sorry for your loss. Gracie, your time here has taught us so much.
I am so sad right now, I will always pray for your family for comfort and for your other three wonderful children, and all I can think right now is how wonderful to know that life is eternal. Gracie has done what she needed to do here and is needed in heaven...Love to all of you Michele, Love Cheryl
I can't even get thru this entry without breaking down. Even though you don't know me our family has been able to follow your blog thru Kaidence. My thoughts have been with you all morning and you'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I know little Gracie's spirit and the comforter will help you and you're family thru this difficult time. I admire you for turning around and blessing somone else's life thru the gift of donation. May the Savior wrap his arms around you.
Sincerely -Kaidence's Nanna
What an amazing tribute to your Gracie girl. How thankful to know this is not the end and you will see her again. You will be able to raise her int he next life. I cannot even begin to imagine how it must have felt to tell you other kids. Your family will be forever strengthened and lifted from this trial. We love you.
Word cannot express the sorrow I am feeling for you, your family, and your sweet little Gracie right now!!! I have only followed your blog for a short time, but WOW! The last time I checked it was the night before her transplant. When I checked today, I was devastated. You are so strong and there is a greater need for her in Heaven. It is so hard to say goodbye, but such a comfort to have a knowledge of The Plan of Salvation and know that families can be together forever!!! She is one special little girl and I too can just picture Gracie girl smiling, laughing, running around, and giving Jesus a great big hug and being held in His arms!!! I thank you for sharing her with all of us. What a Testimony builder!!! My prayers are with you!! You are both so strong and I know you WILL be blessed!!!
Mindi from Logan,UT
Dear Sweet Michelle and Tom ~ Our hearts are aching for you today. We have been praying for a miracle too but Heavenly Father is ready for his sweet Gracie to come home. You and the medical personnel have done everything possible so you can be assured everything was done in her behalf. What a treasure you have for this life and then to see her again.
We love you all,
Steve & Rhenon (Taylor) Sannar
My heart is breaking for your family. Gracie has touched so many. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
Much Love, Hugs & Prayers,
Christina
Jacob's Momma
I, too, am a complete stranger but have been following Gracie's story. I am good friends with Baby Mia's family. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you!!
Dear Gledhill Family,
Our hearts are broken as our family has followed your blog from day one and watch your little fighter through it all. What lucky parents you are to be a part of her amazing life of courage and strength. Lots of love and prayers.
The Franckowiak Family
I just wanted you to know that I am so deeply sorry. I know I have said to you over and over how blessed your family has been to have such an amazing spirit in your home, but we too have been so blessed to have that amazing spirit, sweet Gracie, touch our lives and homes. I will cherish those special moments that I was able to be in her presence and I will never forget the amazing spirit I felt in her room when I saw her for the first time. Thank you for sharing her with me.
Love, Suz
Yet another who has followed your sweet families journey from the beginging. I am awe struck (for lack of better words) at the lives Sweet Miss Gracie and your family has touched. Thank you for sharing her with me and thousands of others. What a mission Miss Gracie has fulfilled. I only hope I can live my life in such a manner to show my faith, courage, and love the way you and your family has. Thank you.
Michele and Tom: How difficult it was to kiss Gracie goodbye yesterday. I felt like I never wanted to leave, which is why I stayed so long. Thank you for letting us be there! There is such an amazing spirit in that room and I hope you will continue to feel that as you face your "new life" without our sweet Gracie girl. I too, like you Mom, will miss being on the phone with you when you go in her room after a nap. Your voice would go so high as you would greet her... like you have never been so happy in your life to see someone. We are so sad today, and my kids are grieving right along with us. We will miss her and are so grateful we got to be a part of her life. We will all try to live worthy to feel her spirit around us and to see her again in the next life. Until then, we love you Gracie girl...
Love, Aunt Tiffany
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet journey with Gracie. You truly are an amazing family and I have been blessed to be able to read of your faith and experiences. I know Gracie will be in the Lord's arms, and that you will be watched over! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart is breaking for your family. We met once briefly up at PCMC when Gracie was first born, and she has touched my heart. I have spent nights praying for her. Praying for you.
We have followed your blog since the begining, and you have done so much for Gracie to make sure that she knows she is loved.
My heart goes out to you, and know that we are praying for peace, love, and comfort in the days to come.
Loves, and many hugs,
Pam and Rhett (AV canal, pulmonary stenosis, PDA, Down syndrome)
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We lift up your family to the Lord in your time of mourning.
The McWilliams
Prayers and Hugs from a stranger in Iowa. You blog and family has touch our hearts. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you through this journey. You are amazing. We will be praying for you and your family in the months to come.
You are an inspiration to so many, Gracie has touched so many lives, I love her and don't even know her. Thank you for sharing this amazing yet heartbreaking experience. I will pray and pray and pray for you, your husband, your children and for sweet Gracie. I am so sorry for your pain and loss.
I just found your blog today and wanted to tell you that I am praying for you and your family! I cannot imagine what today has brought you, or what you are doing right this second, but I pray that the Lord Jesus will wrap you, your family, and little Gracie in His arms right now.
Tom, Michele and Family- Our hearts are so heavy at this time. My mom called me on my cellphone as I was driving and told me the latest. I had to pull over due to the amount of tears in my eyes and being unable to see where I was going. We are so saddened to have come to this point in this trial but KNOW that Gracie is going to a beautiful place where she will be loved beyond measure and well taken care of until you are reunited again some glorious day. You have all been amazing examples through this and have shown so much determination, love and patience. We LOVE Gracie Girl and know that she will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers as will you and your family. We are better people having known her and been a part of her short but amazing life. FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!!! We love you guys and pray that you will have the comforter with you as you go through this very difficult but special experience. Hang in there! The Gee Family
We *heart* Gracie, and we *heart* your family as well. I am a stranger, but know of your story through a friend who also has a heart baby. Please know that people all over everywhere are praying for your family, and love you as brothers and sisters in the gospel. I pray that you will find the peace you need in the coming days and months...and always.
Love, Jennifer from Washington
Came over from Kelly's. From our Gracie to yours we send our prayers from SC.
Michele, Thanks for putting yourself out there. My heart hurts for all of you. I have been following the journey as you have written such touching and personal feelings about you're little angel Gracie. We have and continue to pray for Gracie and your family. May the Spirit of Lord continue to be with all of you at such a very difficult and trying time in your lives. BTW we are friends of Stef and her fam. Love The Nay's
praying for your family...God heal your hearts and comfort like only He can.
May the Lord bless and carry you through this trial and give you comfort and peace. Your family will continue to be in our prayers. Your daughter served an amazing mission while on this earth and strengthened so many testimonies. I know she'll be serving an even greater mission now! What a miracle she is! God Bless!
I am another stranger who has been touched deeply by Gracie's life. Thank you for sharing Gracie's amazing journey. She has truly changed lives. My family is praying for peace and comfort for your family. God bless all of you.
I am so,so, sorry for you and your family. We have been praying for your little Gracie. Our prayers now will be for you and your family to have comfort and peace. Lots of love and hugs, Kelsi
Thinking of your family during this time. What a courageous thing to offer more life to others through Gracie. Praying for you to be totally in God's Grasp.
my good friend mimi sent me to your blog. we've been following gracie's story and praying fervently for your comfort. we heart gracie and will continue to pray for you.
Tears are rolling down my face for this sweet girl and her amazing family who I have never met but have prayed for this past year. Your story and your little girl have touched so many lives. Thank you for sharing her with us. Thank you for giving us the chance to be better people, better parents, by following your example.
We heart Gracie!!
Hello I come across your blog from Kellys Korner and I just wanted to tell you that I will be praying for your family. I can't even begin to imagine what your family is going through. Just know that God is good and he will get you through this very difficult time in your life.
D&C 101:16 Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning [Gracie]; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am God.
Oh, my heart aches for you.
Praying for your family.
I just came across your blog through another and even though I don't know you my heart is aching for you at this very moment. I have no words except that I am praying, for God's grace and mercy and comfort to flood you, for you to feel the love of others in your time need. May you feel the peace that passes all understanding.
My heart is breaking for you right now, and I am so so sorry. I am praying for you guys. Please know I your sweet girl and your family are in my heart.
It is clear you are not alone. My heart is breaking. I was comforted by your choice to donate Gracie's organs. What a gift she will be giving these other children.
I came over from Kelly's Korner to let you know that I am praying for peace that passes all undertanding for you and your family. Your family will be on my heart... and I'll be praying for you.
I am sitting here crying for you and your family. My prayers are with you and Gracie. I am not sure what else to say but that I am thinking of you.
I was so sad to read this this morning. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers and I wished for that miracle. Your story has made me stop and think how we all truly take life for granted and we should love and appreciate those around us everyday. My prayers will continue to be with your family during this hard time.
We are so sorry, but we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your daughter and your story with so many people. The example that you and your family provides is such a blessing and so many people, strangers like us, we will be stronger and better because of your baby. We pray for peace and stregnth in your lives, especially in the days to come.
Your Gracie has touched my life and the life of my family. Tonights Family Home Evening lesson to my small children will be about how families can be together forever. We will continue to pray for your family. I'm just so sorry for your loss. I don't have the words to express what I feel. My heart aches.
Like so many, I have been following your story for several months now. I have been profoundly touched by your family and sweet Gracie. I'm sorry the story hasn't had the ending we all hoped and prayed for. Heavenly Father does have a Plan. He knows what's best for all of us. May the Holy Ghost comfort you now and always. I know you will see your beloved baby girl again. What a joyous day it will be when you see her so healthy and happy! What a blessing to know families are eternal!
Many prayers and love for your family!
Christy Boots
I will always remember your sweet Gracie! She has taught me soooooo much and so has your family! My heart is breaking for you right now because I can't even imagine how hard this must be for you guys. My family is praying for you that you may be comforted and remember that families are eternal; what a blessing! Thank for letting me read your story!!!! You guys and Gracie are truly amazing examples!
Dear Gledhills,
I am so sorry. May the Spirit buoy you up in this difficult time and give you comfort.
Words can't express how grateful I am that you were able to share Gracie with us.
In the short time she had on this earth, she showed us the best in people and how beautiful things are. She is truly and angel in every sense of the world.
Love and prayers to your family.
Brad, Winnie, Rachel, Emma and Caleb Miller
Sending up prayers for Gracie and for your family. She has touched many lives in ways you cannot begin to imagine.
Found your blog through Kelly... you sound like such a strong family! My prayers go to you as you let your Gracie leave this world to go be with Jesus.
I am crying such tears of pain for your family. I have followed your blog for awhile and I have been so amazed at the eloquent way that you have allowed all of us to follow your Gracie's journey here on Earth. I keep being brought back to Psalm 139:13-16 "You formed my inmost being: you knit me in my mother's womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me: wonderful are your works! My very self you knew: My bones were not hidden from you, When I was being made in secret, fashioned as in the depths of the earth. Your eyes foresaw my action; in your book all are written down; my days were shaped, before one came to be."
Many prayers are being said for you and your family!
Hugs,
Chesnye
I too have a Gracie Girl, my heart aches for you. I found your blog just a few day's ago from McMommas blog. Gracie is a beautiful baby girl and you guys are such a wonderful family. God Bless I have been praying for you guys all day.So sad just seem's so unfair you guys have been thru so much in the last year, she has touched your lifes forever and so many other peoples lives.Thanks you for sharing your story.
Kim
Katie is going to see Jesus. How sweet for her...how much her Earthly family will miss her though. Just know that I am praying for you in Maryland.
you are loved.
I can't even imagine what your family is going through ,May God be with you all these next few days
I have been reading Gracie's story from the beginning and you're family has touched my heart in so many ways. My heart aches for you guys during this time! I am so sorry for your loss. You're family will continue to be in our prayers.
Luv ya Gracie Girl!
If it's any consolation, remember you have three additional beautiful children at home with open arms waiting to see you. I imagine their lives this past year have been exceptionally challenging with all the time spent away from you or at the hospital with Gracie. While I'm truly saddened by the news of Gracie, there is a part of me that is elated at the thought of your other children having their mommy and daddy back full-time. They need you so much, especially now. The influence of your sweet Gracie will live on through all of us whose lives she touched. In the end, that is the true miracle. No doubt we will all talk of her, think of her, and cherish the impact she had on us all. For me, I hold my babies a little closer, I no longer sweat the small stuff like I used to, I live in the moment....all thanks to you and your family sharing your testimonies and your story. I don't pray, I KNOW, the Lord is watching over your family at this time. I pray that you and your husband will have the strength and influence of the spirit to guide your family through the grieving and mourning process. I have never experienced anything even remotely close to what you have, so I have such a great admiration for your strength and wisdom through all of this. I hope you will continue to update us all on how your family is doing as you have many people who will continue to "check-in" to see how you are doing. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
I am sobbing right now. How can her time on earth be done already? May the Spirit be with you during the coming days, weeks and months. She has blessed so many lives and strengthened so many testimonies. Reading about Gracie has made me more grateful for my own daughter, and makes the little daily challenges of raising a child seem so trivial. What a blessing it is to know of Heavenly Father's plan for us and that our time on earth is so brief compared to the time we will be together in eternity. God bless your family and that sweet baby girl.
Love,
The Porter (friends of baby Bela)
I'm so sad for your family. What a horrendous loss but how remarkable of you to be so selfless in donating her organs. your family is in my prayers as your mourn the loss of your sweet gracie. take care.
analisa walk
I have been following your blog now for a week or two. Though I have never met you or your family, I was touched from the moment I started to read it. I have been praying and fasting for your family. I pray that your family may be comforted during this hard time. You are a strong woman, full of faith. Our love goes out to you.
-The Clark Family
San Francisco area.
My heart breaks for you today. I know only time will heal your pain. Gracie has touched so many people and I know she has made me love my children more and hug them harder. I pray for peace for you and your family. I will continue to pray for you and your children.
I can't imagine how much you are hurting...your strength is so incredible. Please remember that Gracie will live forever, not just in your memories and the lives of those who were touched by her story, but in the many children she will give a second chance at life. God bless you.
I am in tears. What an emotional roller coaster you must have experienced this week. It's so hard to let go. I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers. Thank you for helping me to appreciate my sweet little ones even more. Lots of love.
Gracie is beautiful. Your family is in our prayers.
I am so touched and amazed at how much faith, courage, strength, and dignity you have shown since the beginning. This morning, Tim called me from work in tears telling me of the decision to let Gracie go home to her Heavenly Father. I can't contain my tears as my heart breaks for your family. Regardless of never having met in person, I have always felt a connection with your family. We too have 4 children with our youngest having HLHS and I can't help but put myself in your shoes. I can't bear the thought of having my older children go through all that yours have. Along with Tim and myslef, my 11 and 7 year children also participated in the fast for Gracie yesterday. They said they would want people to do it for Ethan.
We have been cheering Gracie and your family on from the beginning. You have been in countless prayers and will continue to be. Much love is coming your way.
Tim and Allison
I just wanted to add I think it is the most giving and unselfish thing you can do to donate your sweet little baby's organs. I would want to hold onto her forever and never let go. It's wonderful you can give another family hope by your act of service.
I just found your blog through Kelly's Korner. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. I cannot imagine the heartache that you are experiencing but I pray that you will be overwhelmed by Christ's love and grace through your friends, family, and strangers like me.
I am Mimi's husband. Just wanted to say that our prayers and thoughts are with you. I thank God for the Comforter who comforts. I know you will feel his presence and enjoy of the peace that only Heavenly Father could send. I also have felt and know that you will feel the weight being lifted off of your shoulders as so many are praying and fasting for you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this most difficult day. What a sweet girl. Thank you for sharing her story, she has touched so many lives. We hold our daughters closer today and are more thankful than before for forever families.
I am so sorry. I am sitting her speechless and in tears. Gracie and your family through your blog changed many peoples lives. I am praying for your family and your kids. Hugs to all of you.
I am at a loss for words. I have followed your the life and journey of little Gracie from the beginning. I feel as though she has become part of my family and she for sure has become part of my heart! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Michelle, you have a gift of putting your thoughts down on paper(computer)so beautifully. I am truly grateful for you and your beautiful family for sharing your sweet spirit of God with people all over the world, she really has changed and touched so many people. I will be thinking of your family today as you send your Gracie back to the loving hands of our Savior.
I hope that you're feeling some of the peace and comfort that we've been praying and fasting for on your behalf. I know that there will be family on the other side waiting anxiously and happily to receive your sweet Gracie Girl, and there to put their arms around you and your family as well. Thank you for sharing your sweet daughter with us. She has changed our life and made us even more aware of what truly is of value in God's eternal plan. We all hug our children a little tighter, and whisper "I love you" a little more often because we've "known" Gracie. Thank her for us. We'll still be praying for you all. Especially tomorrow.
Love,
The Mason's in Mesa, AZ
My heart if breaking for your family. We are praying for you and know that your sweet Gracie will be treasured in Heaven as she was here on earth.
I have just visited your blog for the first time from Kelly's Korner. What a beautiful little girl you have. And from your posts it's evident that she has very loving, caring & obident parents. Your family is in my prayers at this moment.
We can't even begin to imagine what you're going through right now, but please know that we are PRAYING for you and your precious family! May Gracie's life have been lived so that someone else my live! We'll also be praying for the sweet babies to receive her organs! What a blessing to bless someone else!
From one HLHS family to another, we are praying for your family! May God receive the glory for Gracie's short life, and may your family draw closer than ever through the experience! Thank you for sharing Gracie's life!
Your candor and open communication has truly touched the lives of many near and far. My sister and her family are about to begin the HLHS journey and the reading about the wonderful time you had with Gracie has given hope that "to love and lost is better than to have never loved." We're praying for your broken hearts to heal and for those of your children. Gracie has taught many people, both near and far, familiar and strange, a wonderful lesson in life. We're so sorry for your loss and so touched by the blessings you are giving to others during this difficult time. Your story has encouraged my entire family to talk about organ donation and to revisit our faith. God bless you, your family and, especially, your sweet Gracie.
Oh wow! With tears streaming down my face, I am praying for your sweet little Gracie and your whole family! May God put his arms around you all!
I am so sorry you have to do this. Just 3 weeks ago my husband and I had to do this same thing with our little HLHS son. He never made it off of ECMO (his chances were very slim). I'm so sorry, and I have been praying for you. Let me know if you need to talk. I have been in your shoes and the shoes you will walk in. I also have 3 other children. Please e-mail me if you need to talk.
Love,
Elizabeth
Dearest Gledhills,
We love you guys and send our prayers to be with you today and for the many long moments, days, and weeks that will come. Grief is different for each person and we will center our thoughts and prayers that you each (Down to little Callie)will feel closer to Gracie and have the comfort and peace in the moments ahead. I am just amazed at the impact that Gracie had on so many people...friends and strangers alike. What a legacy and testament to one of her purposes here on Earth. I would love to be able to compile the stories from your readers on Gracie's impact in their lives and make it into a book for your family. What a legacy. We love you.
The Hicken Family
I hope you don't mind, I posted a picture of sweet Gracie on my blog, that I got off of this blog. I want all the people I know and love, to read about your beautiful little girl and her story. I hope this is not a problem.
I can't stop thinking about Gracie and your family today. Know that so many people are praying for your family and may you be filled with love and peace at this time.
My heart is heavy and breaking for you.
I have no words, only prayers for sweet Gracie and your beautiful family. God bless.
Love from KY
Brittany
My heart aches for you, but I am sure not anything like the way yours does. I pray a blessing of comfort and love over your family during what has been and will continue to be a difficult time. Praise God that Gracie will be completely healed though and in the loving arms of her Father in Heaven.
May God bless you in this most difficult time. You will be in my prayers.
Tom, Michele, & kids
I too have never commented before, but we just want you to know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers for a year now. Our prayers now will consist of pleading to our Father in Heaven that you will have an outpouring of His love and comfort and angels to surround you and carry you through this trial in your life.
We pray that you will find comfort in the memories that you have and the Spirit that you felt the last few days as the veil has been so thin. From personal experience we know and have a testimony that Heavenly Father provides us with priceless experiences through the death of our children that carry us through our grieving process. Hang onto those feelings and thoughts that you have.
Although nothing we say can ease the pain, just please know that we are terribly sorry for your loss and our hearts ache for your family.
I am just another person who came across your blog and have been inspired by Gracie's story. I have a sister who was born with the same thing, and died three days later. It was 10 years ago, it looks like medical technologies have really came a long ways. You are in our thoughts and prayers today. May you feel the Savior's love at this time and may he bring peace you to and your family.
Our hearts aches for your family at this time. What an amazing little sweetheat you have. She has touched the lives of many and will continue to do so long after tomorrow. We're so grateful to have come across your blog and for your sharing Gracie's life with us.
May our Heavenly Father continue to pour out blessings from Heaven and lift you up during this time. You are all in our prayers.
God Speed Gracie Girl!
Thank you for having the courage to share this blog openly, to share your Gracie with the world. Her sweet spirit has touched the hearts of so many people that don't even know your family, including me.
May you find peace, and feel God's loving arms around your beautiful family at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
What a sweet little angel you will have watching over your family from above. We will keep praying for your family to be comforted during this incredibly hard time. Thank you for sharing Gracie with all of us. She has truly touched MANY lives!
Oh my Gosh Michele! I want to cry especially Max he is the sweetest and i feel so bad!!!!! Ah love goes to you guys!
What a sweet girl! I'm so sorry that it happened this way, it is heart-rending. We heart Gracie! God bless your family during this trying time.
I am just another person who came across your blog. Gracie's story has inspired me. I have a sister who was born with the same thing as Gracie. She was our little angel who lived for three days. You are in our thoughts and prayers today.
I have followed your family's story since the begining. I met you in the PICU one night while I was hanging out with my nephew Bryson. You are amazing parents and I am glad to have had a look into your familys life. Thanks for sharing with us during this diffcult time. Gracie and the rest of your kids are very lucky to be part of your forever family. Best of luck to you and yours during this diffcult time.
Beth Quinney
Bryson's Aunt
We don't know each other. I only read your blog today (of all days, for you.) From one mother to another, I am so sorry. So sorry. I hope you feel everyone's prayers and that they bring you comfort in your darkest moments. What a selfless thing for you to donate her organs for someone else amid this time when it must be difficult to think. Wow. Peace be with you.
I'm so sorry. And at the same time I'm so grateful that we can be with our families forever. You'll be in my prayers in the weeks and months ahead.
Your and your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for your comfort at this most very difficult time! May our Father in Heaven wrap His loving arms around you and help you through this. I know He will!
Heart hugs to sweet baby Gracie!!
I just found your blog today. Please know that your family is being uplifted in my prayers. I pray that you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you. I wish that there was something more I could do for you, but all I can do is pray. God bless you!
I wish I knew what to say. I am heartbroken for you and your family and can't even start to imagine what your going through. I'm going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm sorry Gracie, you, and your children had to experience this, and you had to make such hard decisions. Gracie has touched our entire family and we have united in prayers for you.
Your family sounds amazing, and I know it must be. God only gives us what we can handle. He will use this terrible time for His glory. You have touched so many people already. I have only read your blog about your precious Gracie today, thanks to Mimi. What an experience. My heart is broken for you and your family. You will be in my prayers as you go through this time. Your selfless giving attitude will be richly blessed. God will carry her home. Thank you so much for sharing these tough moments with your brothers and sisters in Christ so we can be praying. We heart Gracie!!
In Him, STephanie Wolf
What an amazing 11 months. I'm amazed by the many miracles we have been able to witness through your sweet Gracie's life. I'm amazed by the spirit I have felt time and time again as we have watched her grow day after day. I'm amazed by your ability to continue to persevere through all of this. Michelle, I've learned to hug my little one's a little tighter, and to enjoy the little moments so much more, thanks to you! Thank you for your faith and courage. Thank you for sharing Gracie's story with all of us. We will continue to pray for your children (and the two of you) as you begin this mourning process. I really am so very sorry for your loss.
Love you!
My sister and I have been following little Gracies' life since she was born. (we are friends of Jessi and Tally Price) and I jut want to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have been so touched by your faith, testimony, and strength and thank you for sharing a little piece of your sweet daughter with the world through your blog.
You don't know me, but I follow your blog about sweet Gracie. May you feel the prayers of thousands and feel the Saviors loving arms wrapped around you in such a difficult time.
Marissa
in NM
I am sure like others my tears won't stop. I am so sorry you have to say goodbye to your baby girl. She is so precious and she has taught us all how to be better people. I will hold my little ones tighter and have more patience with them. I will know that life is so short sometimes and I will treasure everything. I have been truly blessed by reading Gracie's blog. I thank you for sharing this with us, please don't stop here, keep writing. We all learn from you and what you are going through. You have three beautiful children to keep living for, and o how hey need you right now. I pray that you will be able to be strong for them and you will be able to feel the Lords arms around you. You are a wonderful Mommy and you have done so much for this precious baby. Thank you for the difference you and baby Gracie have made in my life.
Our family joins many others who have been following the blog and praying for your precious little girl.
We know the pain you are experiencing having walked with Laura, Jon and Tanner Groen (our kids) and their/our precious little Lindsay.
May you experience God's comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
Bill Welte
President and CEO
America's KESWICK
There are no words...
I am praying for you, in hopes that you can find strength during this journey. In hopes that you can find some inkling of comfort in knowing that your angel was able to help other babies that needed it. In hopes that this plight will strengthen your faith and family until you see your precious girl again.
I am praying without ceasing for your entire family. Praying for peace of mind and for healing.
Trust in HIM,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Psalm 46:10
Isaiah 41:10
I am yet another blogger who does not know you or your family. My heart breaks for your family. Always remember that Families are Forever, and that Our Heavenly Father has a great and wonderful plan and that one day your family will be reunited with Gracie.
oh my goodness...i just found your blog...and my heart is just breaking. sending many many prayers for your family.
Your daughter has touched many lives in her short time. I am positive that the Lord is well pleased with her.
May you feel his comfort at this time.
Becky Wertz
(Member of Kaidence's family)
Here from Kelly's Korner..praising God that even in your pain you are honoring Gracie through organ donation. I just read the other day on Brent and Michelle Riggs' blog that the worst that can happen is that we get to be with Jesus. That comforts me and although I don't know you, I suspect you would agree with the Riggs. I'll be praying for you and your children.
I also have been following Gracie's story since she was born. I am so sorry for your broken hearts. Your faith, love & strength have changed my life. Thank you for sharing Gracie's story. You are all an inspiration to so many. May your Savior's love cary you through.
I'm Grace Andersen's aunt and I've been reading your blog regularly ever since both Gracie's were born. Your little Gracie has a special place in my heart too. I hope you feel all the love and prayers and good thoughts that are being sent your way by everyone far and near as we all strive to "mourn with those that mourn." We will continue to pray for your family, especially your other sweet children as they go through this very difficult time in their lives. We love you!
As the mother of a daughter who ha passed. My heart aches for you. I know what is to come and I am so sorry you have to go through this.. Find comfort in our father in Heaven he will get you through this very hard and painful time... Hugs...
As the mother of a daughter who ha passed. My heart aches for you. I know what is to come and I am so sorry you have to go through this.. Find comfort in our father in Heaven he will get you through this very hard and painful time... Hugs...
I found your blog through Kelly's blog. I am praying for your family during this time!
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
The Steed Family
I came over from another site and don't know you but wante dyou to know that I will be praying for you all. What abeautiful family and I will be praying for you all in the coming hard days. Every parent's nightmare. May God envelop you in His peace that is beyond human understanding.
I started reading your blog a little while ago. I have never commented, but I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am and what a cutie Gracie is.
From one heart transplant mommy to another - thank you fr choosing to give life when one is taken from you. Gracie's brought so much joy to you, and now she is in turn giving it to another family. Thank you Gracie girl. All my love!
-Kim
Praying for your family and your sweet Gracie today.
Gledhill Family, You don't know me but I have followed little Gracie's story for a few weeks now. Today my heart is heavy and I have thought about Gracie all day. I hope she, and you, have had peace and an outpouring of the Spirit to comfort you at this special time. May God Bless You today and for all the days to come.
I felt I had to let you know that Gracie has truly touched my heart. She is precious and I am so grateful to have known her through your blog. My eyes have literally been swollen for a week from reading about Gracie. Although I don't know you I want you to know that you are loved and thought of. I feel deeply saddened for your sweet family. May you find comfort in knowing that Gracie has touched more people in her short life than most people can in there entire lives. I pray that you feel peace and comfort during this difficult time. Families are Forever!!
I've been reading your blog since the day Gracie was born. Tiff and I were roommates in college. I remember back in March of last year when Gracie wasn't expected to make it. It was conference weekend and it was all I could think about. What a miracle she has been and such a fighter. What a blessing it was to have spent this last year with her and to have so many memories of her in your and your families life. I still can't believe that you are saying goodbye to her today. I am praying, crying and grieving along with you. She has touched so many lives. She is truly an angel. God be with you till you meet again.
i dont know you, prolly never will, but my prayers will be sent your way! today is the day your lil girl meets her maker! oh what a day! i will pray for you now!
I started reading your blog shortly after Gracie was born. She has changed so many people's lives...including my own. You must be so proud of her. What a beautiful, strong and courageous baby girl....YOUR Gracie Girl. Thank you for sharing her story. My heart aches for you and your dear family. I'm so sorry you've been called on to bear this trial, I pray that you may find peace and comfort. I heart Gracie.
Much love and Prayer
Erin- in CO
Thinking of you, especially, today and praying that peace has invaded your soul.
Gracie has been loved deeply and well and her life is not lived in vain. She has impacted so many!
So thankful that you're willing to share the gift of life through organ donation--a true gift!
Blessings and peace,
E.
Little Gracie has touched so many lives and will never be forget, she will always have a special place in my heart and I never met her personally. I am so sorry this day had to come, but know that so many people are thinking of you and your family.
Love to you all.
The Clemments
I've been following your blog now for about a week, and I'm just aching in my heart for what you are going through and having to say goodbye to your beautiful, sweet Gracie. I had so hoped the transplant would be such a blessing. You are doing such a wonderful thing in being an organ donor, I can't tell you how much I admire you for that, and all of your incredible strength. I'm praying for your family.
Kristi in Virginia
I don't know you or your family, but I will be mourning too. We will be praying for your sweet family during this time. I am so happy to see you are LDS and you have a strong knowledge that you will see her again. I can't imagine your pain. Your selflessness is astouding, as you are giving up so much to be able to donate and save other tiny lives. Thank you for your inspiration and Christ-like example. We heart Gracie!!!
Lindsey Mair
lindseyorme@hotmail.com
Hi there,
I am a new reader to your blog. Your story has touched me immensely. I can't even begin to imagine what you all must be going through. Gracie and your entire family will be in my prayers. One of my close friend's toddler daughter has been battling cancer since she was 3 months old. When she was about to be admitted into the isolation unit of the Children's Hospital for her risky stem cell transplant, a family friend posted a quote which I'd like to share with you ~ "What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world, the butterfly knows is only the beginning". I firmly believe that God has bigger plans for your little girl and that her short (yet very full) life will not be in vain. She is already bringing together strangers in prayer! Thank you for sharing your sweet daughter with all of us!
God Bless,
Cindy
We had a snow storm and our internet has been out for 16 hours so I didn't get to read this until just now. I'm sitting here crying and am just completely heartbroken right now. I absolutely can not imagine what you are going through right now and how I would give anything to change it so that Gracie could stay here with you. Please know that you are in my prayers! Although I never met her I feel like I knew her and loved her. I have no words..I'm just sorry.
Praying for you and your children. There are no other words. I'm so sorry.
Tom, Michele and Kids,
We are all so, so sad. As soon as I told the kids, Kinsey wanted to say a prayer for you guys. We love you and wish we could do more. What a blessing the gospel is-- FAMILIES ARE FOREVER. Heavenly Father can't wait to have Gracie in His arms and tell her what a courageous girl she is. Our prayers and thought are with you on this hardest of days.
Love,
The Molines
I have not had the privilege of meeting you and your sweet family, but am a close friend of Mimi's and was able to read your story through her link. Thank you for sharing your faith, strength and amazing little family with me. As I sit here with tears streaming down my cheeks I want you to know that my heart is aching for you and I wish there was something I could say to let you know of the love I feel for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We, the Robertson family out here in Walnut Creek, CA heart your sweet little Gracie. May all the love, peace and comfort from heaven be poured down on you all!!
Michelle,
Reading your last entry truly brought me to that same hospital, a little different senerio almost 18 years ago. I was faced with taking my daughter that was 7 months old off of life support. I am so glad you have the same knowledge I do of where our little ones have gone to and what a blesing it was to have had them in our lives. And to know that they will be waiting for us to be with them. I am very, very sorry. I know 1st hand that words just don't cut it. I have been following daily and my heart is sadden that things didn't turn out the way we all prayed it would. Our Heavenly Father just had a better plan for her that just didn't include this life. Bless you and your darling family. Thank you for sharing some of your most treasured moments with your Gracie with all of us that looked forward to reading about her. She is a beautiful little girl. I guess you can think of it in this small way, she is perfect and just did not need to go through this life to get where we all want to end up and that is with Our Heavenly Father who loves us! Bless her that she might continue to bless your family and watch over all of you until you meet with her again. With all my heart felt love, Linda Hart (Allstate)
My heart aches for you! I have a heart boy of my own, and I just cannot even fathom your hurt. God Bless your sweet family!
With tears in my eyes it will be my prayer that all this love...for you and for Gracie...will be tangible right now. This is a lovely group of caring people who have come here to learn from you and support you. What a reunion it will be to witness when you're with her again. She'll have a line of admirers waiting to thank her for the difference she made in their lives. Mine included.
I am praying for you. My heart breaks for all that you are going through...but trust God's grace to carry you...praying for you.
We love you Gledhill family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and we will be touched forever by the life of this sweet baby Gracie. You said it best, what an absolute treasured gift she has been.
Gledhill Family,
Like so many who have already commented, you don't know me, but I have read and followed Gracie's journey from the very beginning. I don't know how I orginally stumbled across your blog, but I was immediately captivated by this amazing and beautiful baby girl and the incredible family who adored her so much. Her story and your candid, honest and heartfelt writings throughout this last year have touched my heart. Thank you for sharing her life and her story with all of us.
Your family will be in our prayers as we plead to Heavenly Father to bless you with his healing and comforting influence during this excruciatingly difficult time in your lives.
Much Love
My heart breaks for you and your family words cannot express my sorrow. What a strong little family you are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may the comforter guide you through this time. Love from Brigitte
Well, by the number of coments under this posting, Gracie has for sure touched the lives of others. We are certainly included with those others and please know that your precious Gracie girl has made a permanant tattoo on our hearts. The faith in God will see you though and I pray that in your dreams, Gracie will talk to you and tell you how happy and healthy she is now. Our hearts just ache for you. Heart blessing and love to your entire family. Fly, Gracie, Fly!!!!
With deepest sympathy,
The Dean's
JR, Suzie, Cole, Cruz, and Princess Lindsay
Blee your heart for thinking of others in your pain. It is a selfless act to donate organs when you could instead choose to keep her with you longer after she passes. I pray your family finds peace and understanding in all this. I hurt too and I just found your blog today. For all the babies receiving the organs I want to say thank you. My husband is waiting for a kidney so I personally know what it is like to wait and wonder. But to give babies a chance at life...Virtual hugs coming your way from San Diego, CA.
you have blessed so many people...thank you for sharing your love for your gracie girl with us! God bless you
I have tears running down my face as I read your post. You have been on my mind and in my prayers all day...I have stopped several times throughout the day thinking about what you are facing today. I hope that God has wrapped you in HIs love and given you peace that only He can give. God bless you and your family.
Michelle, I don't know you personally, but I've been so touched by sweet Gracie's story. Thank you for sharing it with us, many of whom will never meet you face to face. Your love, testimony and faith is deeply felt and has influenced many, many people, especially me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today as you say goodbye to your angel baby.
Your in my thoughts and prayers!
God Bless your family-
Gracie will be with Jesus tonight. He will hold her...and he will hold your heart close to His.
I have a little Grayci too...that is around the same age as your sweet little girl.
Surely I will be holding her close...kissing her cheeks a little longer and holding her sweet to my heart.
Our prayers are with you!
Hugs-
I have watched Gracie from the beginning. She is such a sweet little angel. Thank you for sharing a piece of her with us. I am forever changed because of her. Our prayers are with you. Thank heaven for the plan of salvation and our knowlege of a forever family.
Prayers for your family from the middle of the cornfields in the midwest!
May the Lord embrace you in the hours to come!
~Kate
Hi there, you don't know me, but I have read your blog and just wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your sweet baby girl. What tremendous strength and faith you guys have. My son Logan had a congenital heart defect and died in December of 2006 at the tender age of 8 months Dr. Kouretas was also his surgeon along with Dr. Ryan Wilcox as his pediatrician. My heart goes out to you and your family through this trying time. It brings memories back to me when reading your story. I wish I had a blog like this with support groups prior to his death. I think you really will look back on these past post and remember all about your daughter. I have a journal and I read it all the time. I don't want to forget my baby! I am so sorry guys! Truly.. She looks like a perfect angel and I am sure that she is needed somewhere else, you guys will forever be in my prayers.
My heart is breaking for you right now. It's Monday evening and I kow that Gracie may already be gone. Please know that I am praying that you had the most peace filled day with your precious angel and that you felt the presence of the Lord with you. His arms were open, waiting for Gracie's arrival to eternity. I will continue to pray for your family. We may never met on this earth, but I will seek you out when we arrive in paradise to hug you and tell you how much your sweet girl touched those of us on this side of eternity.
In Him,
Natalie
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. I know your heart breaks for the loss of your daughter but thankful for the time you did have with her. She will be giving the ultimate gift to others ~ may you always be blessed.
I am a friend of Mindi Cox. I will continue to pray for your lovely family as you work together to heal. This child has work to do - you have given her the gift of a body and turn on earth. Well done Gracie and much love and peace to her parents and siblings.
Whitney Smith Cripe
Our family will be praying for your family during this time of sadness. We will pray for peace for your children and you and your husband.
I will be praying for Gracie and your family.
you should check out the song, "Gracie" by Ben Fold.
I saw your blog though my friend Mimi and Mia's blog. I am so sad for you about your loss. We heart Gracie.
Lauri
Gracie is beautiful. I can't even read the blog b/c tears are running down my face. May God bless you during this difficult time. I have a 15 month old daughter and cannot even fathom what you have been going thru. Praying many, many prayers for you from Springfield, MO!
Praying for your family during this time.
This is my first visit to your blog, but just by reading these posts my heart aches for you.
Your strength amazes me. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love to your family. We hope that you feel our prayers of peace and comfort!
Jessica
WA State
My heart is aching for your sweet little family whom I have never met & most likely never will. I have only been following your blog for a couple of weeks, but the spirit that comes from your posts is amazing. Heavenly Father is definetly right there, with his arms around each one of you. Gracie was very blessed to be a part of such a special family! Please know each of you are (& have been) in our prayers.
mother to mother... my heart breaks for your family...
My small group will be praying for you and your family tonight.
Our prayers are with you and your family. We lost our sweet Hadley back in December. Her brothers are 7 and 5. The heartache is nearly unbearable but, there will be a lot of love around you. It's a gift our children leave behind. They touch so many lives here on earth and then they leave all that love with us.
Blessings to you an yours in this most difficult time.
Angela Fox
We heart Gracie.
I have been thinking of you and your sweet family all day today. What a sweet spirit Gracie is and how many people's lives she has touched.
Sending you our love and prayers.
Jen
Just came across your blog and read with the emotion that only a parent who has journeyed for the past 5 months with my own son, Rudy, who hasn't made it out of the hospital yet from his Norwood. Wish I'd come across it sooner as I appreciate your sharing with such beauty and courage. HLHS is a frightening journey, but brings new clarity to that which is precious in our lives. Comfort, grace and peace to you.
Rolf
www.rudysbeat.wordpress.com
What an amazing thing to see all the love and support for your family. We are all doing the only thing we can and that is to ask Heavenly Father to grant your family peace and comfort. Thank you for sharing Gracie with us.
Jenny Farr
Oh my goodness. May God bless all of you during this terrible time.
My cousin has a son with HLHS and I have been privileged to come to "know" many heart families through her blog.
I sit here days away from bringing my 3rd child into the world, in tears, as you have to say good-bye to your 4th. Your blog is beautiful and your grace in this situation so beautiful to witness.
I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. And I pray for joy and happiness for little Gracie as she awaits her reunion with you all.
I pray that Heavenly Father can give you comfort during this time of pain and loss. I know that His comfort can take something that you never thought you could endure to something with his help you can.
I'm so sorry. I cannot fathom the feelings and thoughts of your heart and mind. You and your family are beyond heroic- truly.
Thank you for sharing Gracie. I will think of her as I strive to cherish my 4 little ones better.
I have been following the story of your beautiful Gracie since April. Thank you so much for sharing her life with so many. I have been touched by her life and your strength and love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know you are being watched over today! My thoughts and prayers have been with you all day! So grateful for the knowledge of forever families! Thank you for sharing your faith and the beautiful little Gracie with us!
My heart aches for your family. I can't begin to imagine how you feel. I hope that you can find comfort and grasp tightly on to the memories that you have of sweet'heart' Gracie. She is such a beautiful baby. She will be in great hands--His. Thinking of you in the painful days to come. With Grace, HEE
I am so sorry for you loss. My heart is aching for your loss. When I hear this church song I am grateful you have the gospel and that your children do to. I do not know where I would be at without the gospel. What a sweet little baby. You are truly blessed to have one of Gods choice children who only needed to be down her for a moment. She was that close to perfection. Thank-you for sharing your story and making life a reality.
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