We didn’t get to post Emily’s Christmas pictures because of everything that happened. The one with her in her red dress was taken while opening her presents. She is looking at a Little People Nativity set Dad’s great aunt (who is a Sister of Mercy) got for her. She was very alert and looking at her presents.
The second one shows her looking cross-eyed at her CPAP. Mommy kept telling her ‘Don’t do that – you’ll hurt your eyes!’ Of course, our stubborn, curious little girl wouldn’t listen.
Tony
Emily was a beautiful little girl, and I’m crying. I’ve been checking the blog all day… I’m so sorry this has happened. I ost one of my 24 weekers and I couldn’t imagine being on this journey as long as you have. Please think about joining this group if you want, they were and are a great help for just venting when you need to….
http://groups.msn.com/BabyLossSupportGroup/general.msnw
I am sorrier than I can express for your loss. Emily was, and will always be, beautiful.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl. Your family will be in my thoughts.
I am so sorry for your loss…so hard to have so many waiting for you in heaven. Heaven will seem more real than ever…praying that you will know in ways like never before that because of His great love we are not consumed. We will be praying for you
Emily was such a beautiful little girl. Thank you for sharing her pictures. Your family will be in my prayers,
Sarah
I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Emily. I will pray for your family.
mandi
I was drawn to you story and had been checking on her daily. I am truely sadened by the loss of such a sweet little girl. She was a beautiful child and I am sure she is smiling down at her mommy and daddy that did everything they could to hold her with them.
Dear Jennifer and Tony,
as I sit hear crying, I pray that God will comfort, support, hold and encourage both of you. I do not know you, but feel like you are part of my own family. I am honoured and privileged to have been one of the many people Emily’s life touched, and will look for comfort in the knowledge that Emily is safe in God’s loving arms where she will be loved and nurtured until you eventually join her in heaven.
I can not understand how you must feel or imagine what you are going through. Please just know that my prayers are with you and if you ever in need please contact me and I will pray if nothing else.
All my love and prayers
Evelyn Peel
Australia
([email protected])
Jennifer,
You had the most beautiful little girl. Emily was such a strong willed little girl,who was as curious about Everything, and was an inspiration to me. I will continue to pray for you in the coming days, for I know you will struggle without “Sweet Little Miss Emily”.
Many Prayers,
Hannah Lane
Lexington TN
[email protected]
Jennifer,
You had the most beautiful little girl. Emily was such a strong willed little girl,who was as curious about Everything, and was an inspiration to me. I will continue to pray for you in the coming days, for I know you will struggle without “Sweet Little Miss Emily”.
Many Prayers,
Hannah Lane
Lexington TN
[email protected]
Emily is a beautiful little girl and I am so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face. I am so sorry to hear that Sweet little Emily has passed away. She was such a beautiful girl, but now she is the most beautiful angel. I know that she is finally playing with her ^brothers^- Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. ^Emily^ will never be forgotten. May God comfort you!!
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
jen harris
I am so sad. As someone who dreams of having a child, I know my pain, and cannot imagine the pain that you must be feeling to have lost that gift.
I am putting a link on my blog for people to visit and pray for your family.
http://www.flakymn.blogspot.com
Oh, and in case you haven’t heard of this, here is a great organziation:
http://www.climb-support.org/
CLIMB (Center For Loss of Infant Multiple Births)
I cannot understand how you feel…My son is a 24 weeker and is the center of my universe. You daughter was incredibly beautiful and a fighter to have come this far.
You should be proud of yourselves as parents for the dedication and love you gave her.
She knew you loved her and always will.
The tree are altogether now and are probably wreaking havock up above.
Please stay strong.
Jennifer and Tony,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. She is beautiful. I will pray that God somehow comfort you in only the way that He can.
Andi (I am visiting from Wendi’s blog at the Polar North.)
Blessings and prayers,
Andi
Oh how my heart broke when I came home today to receive the news Emily passed away. Your little girl and two boys have touched our hearts so deeply. She was a beautiful, precious little girl who will continue to inspire me. My prayers are with you.
My two little miracle nephews, Asher and ^Jacob^:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/asherandjacob
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace at this time.
Your family will always be in my prayers.
Jennifer and Tony,
Words cannot describe how sad I feel for Emily and both of you. This must be like a nightmare for you. I am so, so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. She was so sweet, beautiful and brave…what an inspiration to every person who knew her story.
I am saying prayers for all of you and I will keep Emily in my thoughts forever. She impacted everyone she met, even if we didn’t get a chance to meet her in person.
Love and hugs,
Susan
just to let you know you are shared in our prayers!
Heaven is a happier place with the addition of an angel to join her brothers, but Earth is emptier without Emily. I know the memories are small consolation to having her here with you. But I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Emily knew, every moment of her life, that she was loved dearly and deeply. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Im sooo sad to read about the passing of Emily, I cant imagine, being by her side for so long and it to end this way. It does comfort me to know that she is with her brothers now & wont be in any more pain…..Please take care of yourselves, and it’s so unfair that after all the family has been through, yet there is another tradgey.
We are praying for you and your family. Emily was a brave little girl and she is loved and adored by all who have heard your story.
Heather
Dear Jennifer and Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss of little Emily. She was truly a fighter and a miracle! She did her best to fight for her life but in the end it couldn’t continue for her. She is now an angel, and I am thinking of you and your family. I really hope that you can find peace and happiness one day….
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your horrible lose. What a tough little girl she was. There are no words that I can offer to ease your pain, but please know that I feel very blessed to watch her grow over the past few months through the internet.(since I was lead to your site) She touched my heart and showed me what it really is to fight for every breath you take!
With prayers, Mary Summers
Prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your daughter. God be with you and bless you at this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathies to you both. How very sad…
Dear Jennifer & Tony
I am overcome with emotions after reading Emily’s story today. May God be with you & your family. I cannot say that I understand what you are going through, but I am the parent of a 26 weeker & know so well what a long, hard journey being the parent of a preemie is like. My heart & prayers are with you all.
Love, Andi
Your family is in my prayers. Stories like yours always really tough my heart and I grieve deeply as I realize how lucky I am to have my 24 weeker still with me and in good health. Emily is now a little angel along with her brothers looking over her mommy and daddy.
Jennifer and Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss. Emily was a beautiful little girl and was a plesure to get to know. She will always be in our thoughts. I hope you are able to find peace at such a difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Emily was a beautiful little girl.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of byour beautiful babies.
Jennifer and Tony,
My heart breaks for you and your family and all that you have been through. Emily was such a beautiful girl, and I am honored to have been able to get to know her and take care of her in our nursery. She will not be forgotten, and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for the loss of all of your babies. I too lost my daughter on January 4th, and I can understand some of the emotions that you are going through. She was a preemie and lived to be just a little over 10 weeks.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers even though you don’t know me.
Take care