Stella Maria
February 7, 2011 7:04 amLast Sunday my sister and her husband lost their 5 year old daughter, Stella. She had been sick with the flu and her heart just stopped. The news rocked all of our families. I just came home today from the services to celebrate her life and had to share a couple thoughts. The death of a child is so unnatural. It just goes out of the natural order of life. When driving the 12 hour drive the next day to be with my sister, I was so worried about seeing her and her husband, 3 year old son and 2 month old daughter. I thought, “How are they going to get through this one, Lord?” How are we going to support them? When we arrived we all grieved together for the loss of our sweet Stella. Through the intense grief, I saw in my sister and her husband intense joy. Because of their faith they had HOPE in the new life of Stella. My sister said joyfully that she had done her greatest job- she had gotten her daughter to heaven.
Stella was such a joyful girl with a strong love for Jesus. She was a sensitive soul and a heart not of this world. She had the sweetest voice, the curliest curls and dimples that melted you. She adored her brother and sister.
My remaining thoughts on this week were this: we have today. I have today- with my girls, with my husband with strangers with friends. I have this one special day to show LOVE. I don’t know about the future but I know I have now. I want each moment to count and know I’ve done all I can to love fully each day and to live with the joy of a child.
We are never to young. We are never to old. It is never too early. It is never to late. We are never to rich or poor. We are never not good enough or too good. NOW is the time to choose LOVE.
A 5 year old child taught me purity, innocence and unbridled joy in daily life. It’s reminded me to love my God with the innocence and passion of a child.
I witnessed my sister and her husband smiling through the funeral celebration. There was joy and peace exuding through them. My sister has shown me the meaning of suffering with love, intent and peace and the grace of a holy woman responding to her vocation and devotion as a mother. Through God’s grace, she is stronger than she ever thought.
And my God has shown me that there’s nothing wrong with suffering. I’ve feared suffering for years. I never thought I could do it. But I realize it’s not scary. It’s hard and I know harder moments are to come. It hurts. But His sweet grace is available. Elizabeth Leseuer said “It IS a gift to love, suffer, and pray, always with the joy that comes from Jesus.” Now I understand that gift.
I choose joy. I choose to not let sorrow be wasted. I choose LOVE. I choose peace and I choose His endless grace. That’s another thing I’ve realized. We can’t always choose what happens in life. We can sit back and fight it and become hardened and angry. Or we can embrace the path we walk on and allow our hearts to grow fuller and richer and show that to others in each day we have.
For our little Stella Maria- For the cause of LOVE.
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By Admitted Fabricaholic on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your sister are exuding tremendous strength, love and grace in your lives by sharing this with us. May God’s blessings shower your family, and may His Spirit continue to council you through the rough times ahead.
By Rachel on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am a new reader to your blog. I am very sorry for yours and your families loss. I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose a child. I will say a prayer for you.
By meisjesmama on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am very very sorry for your loss. I’ve got a 5 year old
Stella myself. This news breaks my heart. My condoleances.
By Erika on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I cannot imagine Alexis…I cannot imagine what you and your sister have been feeling these days…I think your sister is the bravest and most wonderful person I have ever known of, having said what she said about her little girl. God is with her, because she accepts him into her heart…It gives me hope, about everything in life. Strange right? But I have to tell you that I am with you and your family from so far away in my heart and prayers! Stay blessed!
By Morgan on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss. She looked like she was a precious happy little girl. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
By Rosalie on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss, what a beautiful
little girl. I will keep your family in my thoughts and
prayers.
By Neola on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but this is the
first time I have commented. This post struck me so deeply that I
had to reread it a couple of times. With 3 and 5 year old daughters
myself, I cannot begin to imagine how this tremendous loss has
rocked and will continue to impact your family forever. I have no
great pearls of wisdom, but only to say that my thoughts and
prayers go out to all of you, and I pray that Stella is at peace.
May God bless you all.
By Abby on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
what a terrible loss… i am so sorry. you’re right, it is SO unnatural to lose a child. you’re outlook is amazing and inspiring. cling tight to your sister, she will need you. my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
By Rebekah on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Alexis, I have continued to pray for you and your family this past week. The grace of God in these times never fails to amaze me. May you continue to find rest for your souls in his peace that passes all understanding.
By Bromeliad on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful little girl.
By kirstin on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Oh gosh, I am so so sorry to hear that! You’re right about
the Lord’s gracious provision and sustenance. Still, I’m SO sorry!
I will be praying for your whole family.
By Catherine on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
What a beautiful child. I cried while reading this…it truly touched me and the message is clear & important. And then, through my tears, I got to Stella’s picture at the end and found myself smiling. That joy of hers is lighting up heaven…and waiting for you all!
By unikuu on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am very sorry for yours and your families loss.
By Amanda on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss, but I praise God for the
blessing that Stella is in your families’ lives. I’m sure you all
will have an amazing family reunion in Heaven one day. Thank you
for the reminder to live the life God intends for us. Full of love!
Amanda
By Ana on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
What a devastating loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I am so very sorry.
By clo on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for such a beautiful post. I am so very sorry for
your loss. Your sisters faith is an inspiration. Thank you for
sharing it has stopped me in my tracks and made me think about my
kids, my choices, my faith.
By lorchick @ ON{thelaundry}LINE on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
This post had me in tears. Of sorrow but also of wonder. No matter how much I know the comfort of my Savior it always rocks me to my core to see strength and endurance and faith in the face of the loss of a child. I pray that such a thing would never happen to me and mine, but if it did, I pray that the Lord would give me the strength to show the same level of grace.
I pray that He keeps lifting the hearts of you and yours in this loss.
By Maria on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am very sorry for your loss. All the strength for you and your family. Stella Maria is now in Heaven with God. May she rest in peace.
By Heidi on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your families loss. What a beautiful post this is. May you and your family always be protected by that beautiful guardian angel, Stella.
By Meg on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so, so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful little niece! May she rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus! I love your meditations on suffering. Prayers for you all!
By Dawn on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I say “God Bless you” to you and your family. I was just talking about the testing of our faith with a co-worker. I admire your family’s faith in this situation. I pray for your continued streght in Jesus. I know that God is so pleased with you all, giving Him glory and honor in a time of lost. Again I say God bless you!
By Cristy on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
What a beautiful reflection. I’m so sorry for your loss and praying for strength for you and the rest of your family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her sould and the souls of all of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
By Jill S. on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I recently went to a viewing for my friends’ 20-month-old son. He passed away in his sleep with no warning whatsoever.
I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who has a plan for us. Families can be together forever. This life is not the end.
“God be with you ’til we meet again.”
By alinna. on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
i’ve been following your blog for awhile, and was so shocked to see this post today. my heart is heavy for your sister and your entire family. thank you for posting your thoughts.. they truly spoke to my heart and spirit. i’m thankful your sister and her husband have the assurance of seeing their sweet stella again someday.. what a comfort in such sadness.
By June on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss. She looks like a beautiful child. I will go home and hug my children even harder tonight.
By Yolanda @ Miss Refashionista. on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I’m tearing, I’m very sorry for your loss.
So true, One is never too young or too old..
Thanks for the great message.
By Sarah on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for sharing this with us, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I thought id share this with you, its a little something i have stuck on my desk…
…Hope is a source of JOY and joy is a source of STRENGTH.
Much LOVE. x
By Dawn on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I will pray for Stella’s parents and your whole family. I know exactly what your sister is going through. My son, Kael, passed into God’s arms exactly 1 month ago today. He was sleeping during a nap and his heart just stopped. God took him in the most peaceful way. This is the hardest thing a mom will ever have to go through but God’s amazing comfort strengthens us in an uncomprehendable way. I feel closer to God than I ever had and I am leaning on him and praising him. I know God has a plan for my family and for your sister’s family as well. Kael’s life has affected so many people in a way that years on this earth never could. What you wrote is truly inspiring and is the way to live life. God is great, rejoice and thank him for his gifts and praise him through the suffering. God Bless!
By Susan Suddjian on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Alexis, thank you so much, it’s such an inspiration to witness the powerful love of Jesus in yours and your sister’s lives. Our life on earth is such a mystery. Your sister is so right, she gave heaven another brilliantly shining saint. God is never outdone in generosity. Love is everything, and all our hope rests in His Love.
By Aubrey on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I’m so sorry…that is heartbreaking news. What a beautiful tribute to her and a reminder about what we need to be grateful for in life!
By Sarah Sailer on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Alexis,
Thank you for posting this. All of the Sailer family has been praying for yours. My mother in law has sent prayer requests to everyone she knows asking for prayers of comfort and peace for your family. I appreciate reading this beautiful blog post and seeing that these prayers have been answered. What a wonderful testament of the joy that Jesus brings despite incredible agony and suffering. I have been meditating on what it means to embrace each moment with those around me… and to love. This goes along exactly with what the Lord has been saying to me lately. Beautiful to see Him work through tragedy. So very sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray.
Much love,
Sarah
By Jessica on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
what an amazing testimony of the goodness of our God. thank you for sharing your heart. your family is in my prayers.
By Rachel on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so glad that you and your family know the Lord and can seek comfort in His arms right now. I just want to say that I will keep you and yours in my prayers as well.
By eve bergez on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Yes Alexis,
to give a child joy and God’s presence forever, isn’t that inspite of all our sorrow all we could ever want for our children. We are thinking of you and all your family. love, Eve
By pam flynn on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
Dearest Alexis,
I have watched you grow since you were around Stella’s age and it gives me pause to reflect on what an amazing job your family has done for you and for all of your siblings. They have poured the gospel into all of you. Sometimes there have been spills but life is like that, messy. Your family and mine have now shared a portion of life that none of us could or would have chosen. Hopefully, Stella would be proud of us all with her special heavenly view. I know that all of the heavenly graces were present this past week and will continue to be with us as we rejoice in the life of Stella and grieve her temporary absence. God is with us, all the time. Let’s practice His Presence together. I love you.
Pam
By bwilliams on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
What a blessing to know that, though Stella will be with you only in your hearts, she is present with her heavenly Father and will never have to endure pain, suffering or loss…for eternity. I am forever amazed at the grace God provides in times when, without that grace, we would be unable to continue. And, I should not be. But I am still in awe of his loving mercy. What a beautiful angel little Stella must be. And what great images to have engraved in your hearts and memories. My prayers are with your family.
By Cara on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, your sister, and the rest of your family. I truly do not know what to say. I will keep everyone in my prayers.
By Amy on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
i’m so sorry for this loss. what a beautiful girl. it speaks volumes to the glory of Christ to hear that you and your family are worshiping God in times of sorrow and suffering, knowing that this life is just a shadow and one day we will see face to face. prayers for you all.
By Meghan on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and your family.
By Kristen Barstad on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your unbelievable loss. I can not imagine how you feel and how your sister and her family is doing. Praise the Lord for His comfort and strength- Your sister sounds like an incredible person with an amazing heart. I am praying for you and your family. I just can not imagine. I am so so sorry.
By sarah on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss. This post is beautiful,
though. I am so thankful that you know Jesus and God’s grace
because I don’t know how anyone gets through the hard times without
them!
By Stefanie Johnson on Feb 7, 2011 | Reply
You could not have captured her heart in a more graceful
and amazing way…
By Amanda on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Praying for you and your family. Thank you for a message of LOVE to remind us all how blessed we all are in our day to day lives.
By juliet on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
god makes me angry. he can take a beautiful, innocent
little girl, but he can’t take a terrorist before blowing up a bomb
on a subway. it makes no sense at all.
By Runa on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Dear Alexis, This is such a touching tribute to Stella. She
sure looked so vibrant and lovely and in her short life shared a
lot of love and joy with your family. Though we’re miles away from
you, your sister and your family are in our prayers and yes Stella
must be happy wherever she is because she had such a wonderful
family. Lots of hugs to you.
By julie r on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
having a 5 yr old daughter myself, I can’t imagine losing her and going through that loss. what a life-changing experience. your sister, her family, and all of you are in my prayers. stella was and still is a beautiful girl.
By Becky on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Alexis, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
By Shema on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I’ve been reading, your lovely blog for a few months now. Your sister and husband are so amazingly resilient and such a Godly example. There’s so much grace I can see in their lives despite such a loss that’s hard to understand and fathom. I’m so inspired by their implicit trust and Godly decision to not despair but have joyful hope….reminds me of the scripture from James:” The afflictions of the righteous are many but the good Lord delivered them from ALL”. I can imagine how much pleasure our dear Father in heaven has just gazing at them carrying on with hope and joy and not blaming HIM for their loss. My heart goes out to you and your family
By Jessica Hyatt on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. Heaven is an even
more beautiful place with a treasure like Stella there. I can
imagine her dancing her most beautiful princess dance before her
Mighty King. Both my husband and I prayed for your family last
night and will continue to lift you up before the Mighy Jehovah who
knows all, and understands all. He is truly the Alpha and the
Omega. May he hold the heart of your precious sister and her
husband and surrond them with peace and purpose.
By dana on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Oh wow Alexis. I’m so sorry for your family. What a precious sweet spirit to lose. But you’re right, you will all see her again one day! I hope you guys find comfort over the months and years to come.
By sheridan on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I am so very sorry! My heart stopped when I read the first sentence. I don’t know you at all but I follow along and I’m praying for your and your entire family!
By Amanda on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
My heart is broken for your family. This is just awful. My prayers to your family.
By ♥Michelle on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I am so so very sorry. I will be praying for you and your family during this hard time.
By edna murga on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Sweet angels in heaven…Stella Maria joins my sweet goddaugther Daria Renee who passed away last January 2nd at the tender age of two years old…We will never forget the love and joy these sweet angels brought into our lives…Thank you for sharing the wonder filled faith your family has at this time heart breaking time…God bless you all…e*
By Vanessa on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry to hear about your family’s terrible loss. Stella sounds like a beautiful soul. And, it is no wonder, as her parents sound like truly amazing people. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your strong faith help you continue to chose LOVE. Thank you for sharing. You and your family are so strong and inspiring.
By Marlena on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I am so, so sorry. I have been reading your blog for a year now, and am now only commenting. My sincere condolensces to your and your family. Peace.
By Jacinta @ modelmumma on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
I’m so devastated for you, your sister and brother in law and families. Offering some prayers for you all and thank you for sharing this personal story. Much love xo
By jamie on Feb 8, 2011 | Reply
Proverbs 3:5-7
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.”
Isaiah 41:10
” fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, i will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
By Aimee Jones on Feb 9, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be saying special prayers for your family.
By Brooke on Feb 9, 2011 | Reply
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and very much enjoy (and am amazed by) all that you have been doing. I have a 5 year old daughter, Anne Marie, in addition to three year old and 1.5 month old daughters. I was quite struck by the similarity to your sister’s family and can barely imagine the loss and pain she’s feeling. Losing a child, especially so very suddenly, is such a terrible thing to go through. Thank you for sharing yours and your sister’s journey. It is inspiring and a tremendous reminder to love and enjoy to the fullest, all the people God puts in our life. With prayers for peace and the reassurance of His love, Brooke
By Amanda on Feb 9, 2011 | Reply
My heart goes out to your families.
By Naomi on Feb 9, 2011 | Reply
I’m very sorry. I would hate it very much to lose anyone
close to me.
By Shelly on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for the beautiful post of celebration of life.
So often life gets overshadowed with death when really, it’s just REAL life beginning.
She has been celebrated as she joins the many beautiful souls that have ascended to be with our Father.
Amazing little journeys, that is what life is.
The loss of a child is hard because we want to be the ones to love and to comfort them, but isn’t it amazing, absolutely amazing to know that for eternity she will be comforted by the one and only God, who we worshipped for here on Earth?
My daughter who is 4 always says this, quite randomly but I thought I’d share:
Mom, dying isn’t fun, but heaven is a party…right?
That’s right sweet love, heaven is like the best party you could ever be invited to……and there is more love in heaven then you could ever even imagine.
God bless you through this difficult time, again thank you for sharing your beautiful post.
By ashley on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
I was eagerly checking for a new tutorial and found this entry today. I am so sorry to hear that such a thing has happened to your family. Your family encourages me, how awesome to hear of your sisters faith in Christ and to hear you speak of yours. That through God’s grace your sister finds her strength. I can’t even imagine the pain she is in. My dad went to heaven when I was younger (sounds childish to say it that way, I know) but anyway, I always wonder if he gets to meet those in person who come along after. I wonder if your little Stella met him as she was swept up into the arms of Jesus. The Bible does say we all welcome those who come after, I know heaven rejoices over everyone who enters but I wonder how much more so with the presence of a child.
Thank God for His sacrifice, that through His Son we are given the gift of eternal life.
By Justine on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss in your family.
Just Better Together
By Jenny Fretz on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your family and your loss- But Stella is blessed to be in heaven- worshiping the King of Kings.
God is the only one who can carry a family safely through this loss- I am so glad that you have Him in you life. We just found out that our baby went to heaven- at our 20 week ultra sound- Jesus has given us peace and your post was such a blessing to my heart reinforcing all the things I have been promising myself- it is by God’s grace that we get through the hard times that there are no answers for- thank you so much for speaking the truth of Jesus! I will be praying for your sister, her husband and your family.
By Shelly on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
Lex,
I wanted to let you know your precious niece touched my heart so much today. I wrote a post using her inspiration on my own blog and I pray that it will bring someone to know Christ through her beautiful life, and my story of how it is a reminder of how important it is to keep our children clothed in God’s grace and mercy each day.
http://ilikethewayyoudo.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-heart-is-grieving-for-this-family.html
By ShannonSews on Feb 11, 2011 | Reply
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your words were very touching. I’m so glad God’s love is with you and your sister and her family. May peace continue to be with you all.
By Ashley on Feb 11, 2011 | Reply
What a beautiful little girl. Thank you for the reminder to choose enjoyment in each moment with our little ones (and everyone else for that matter). I will be praying for you and your family.
By Angella Eisman Design on Feb 11, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for your post. I’m very sorry. It is truly amazing that God gives us true joy and peace, even in death. And such a sudden death of a beautiful child. I’ve prayed for your sister and family. Even in joy at the “big picture”, I’m sure they will miss Stella so much. May knowing the truth of being with her again one day give you all lots of comfort in the coming months.
By Laura on Feb 12, 2011 | Reply
Wow. I don’t know what to say. What a beautiful little girl. This makes my heart hurt.
By Janelle on Feb 12, 2011 | Reply
Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you and your sister & family. Truly a heartbreaking experience. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Stella Maria.
By Huckaby Fam on Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
So sorry for your loss. So sorry.
By Lisa on Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
I just ran across your blog as I was looking for clothing tutorials. I didn’t immediately see this post because it took me to an older one. When I clicked to go “home”, I saw the terrible news of your sister’s daughter. My husband and I are missionaries in Bolivia and we just lost our little boy (born premature and lived for 19 days) 3 months ago. I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for you and your family and to tell your sister that there is another grieving mom in Bolivia praying for her and her husband today. God’s ways are often hard and mysterious, but He is always good. I am learning this in a much more profound way and I know she will too. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Lisa
By sofia on Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
i am reading your blog for quite a while, i think its almost two years , but when i read the post about your niece i felt the need to express my condolences.
may god give you and your family strength and patience
and may stella rest in peace
i sent a big hug from a searcher of faith
By April on Feb 16, 2011 | Reply
So sorry for your loss but inspired by the hope you profess. Will keep your entire family in prayer.
Has Kawasaki Disease been looked into as a cause, instead of simply “flu”? My own daughter was diagnosed with KD and it can lead to heart problems (which she has) or heart attack. It most often strikes children under the age of 5. Though the symptoms may vary (making it hard to diagnose), did your niece have: red eyes, strawberry tongue, swollen glands, rash, temperature that did not respond well to medicine? It may be worth looking into.
My condolences.
By Nicole Lamb on Feb 16, 2011 | Reply
I am so sorry for your whole family. I have 2 little girls and could not even imagine how I would handle not having one of them anymore. Isaiah 41:10 came to mind when I read this post. Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will comfort you, yes I will help you, I will hold you up with my righteous right hand.
By Misha on Feb 19, 2011 | Reply
My God. I can not imagine. I pray for you and your family for continued strength in this season of mourning. And you’re right, “the death of a child is so unnatural.”
By fee@chippernelly on Feb 22, 2011 | Reply
My goodness, I had saved your blog a few months ago to persuse when I had more time…and I re-found it today.
I kind wish I hadn’t, cos i had a little unexpected cry, but know it was meant.
One of my boys had cancer as a baby/toddler and somehow survived. In our gratefullness we promised ourselves to live for each and every day…but as the years have gone on we often forget.
Your blog, and the amazing courageousness of your whole family have given me the familiar jolt I SO needed.
Thanks for sharing such a personal story, and lots of love across the pond from here in Manchester xxxx
By Mary on Feb 25, 2011 | Reply
Alexis,
In addition to donating, is there something Francesca and Phillip could use since they have a newborn? I recently had a baby and have been thinking about them daily. I can’t imagine what they are going through and am just glad that they have so many friends and family around to support them.
Thank you,
By Deanna on Feb 26, 2011 | Reply
Thank you for the beautiful tribute to Stella Maria. What a beautiful, little girl now running in God’s glory. Love to you and all your family.
By Bryttan on Jun 14, 2011 | Reply
Your family is in my heart, my prayers, my thoughts. I am a new reader so you don’t know me, but I feel like I should share this with you. This is a blog I read, and this is a beautiful website She has created for those who are grieving. You will see your precious Stella again, She is preparing a wonderful place for you and your family. She is ok, She is with our Father in Heaven.
http://www.agoodgrief.com/
http://jacksonparkcity.blogspot.com/