She finally received her full healing, although our hearts ache to have her back here.
She is perfectly whole, and dancing with the Lord at this moment.
I cannot describe the unbelievable ache we feel with her gone. It is at times unbearable. But there is peace. Peace in the knowing that she is not hurting anymore. Peace in the knowing that she can run and dance and sing in her perfect body.
Peace in the knowing that she is giving them heck up there….
But the silence down here is unbearable..
Please pray for our family, especially our 2 other children. Please pray that Christ would wrap his hands around their hearts and calm their uneasy minds. Pray for my husband, he is taking this really hard. Pray for me….
I don’t know what to be with her gone.
Kim C. says
April 25, 2011 at 7:18 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
oh amanda says
April 25, 2011 at 7:26 pmOh, Heather. I have no words. I’m just praying for you all.
tracy says
April 25, 2011 at 7:30 pmI’m sorry! Praying for peace, comfort, strength! Praying always!
Emily D. says
April 25, 2011 at 8:45 pmOh, Heather, I’m so, so sorry. She was such a wonderful, sweet girl and I feel lucky to have known her, even “virtually.”
I will pray for you and your family, especially Emma’s siblings.
Teresa says
April 25, 2011 at 9:03 pmI am so very very sorry for your loss of your sweet Emma Grace. You and your family will be in our prayers. Try to keep focusing on the fact that Jesus is watching her run and play with a big smile on her face. She couldn’t be in a better place. Thinking those thoughts are what helped me get through the losses of my unborn babies. May God cradle you in his loving arms.
Tammy and Parker says
April 25, 2011 at 10:18 pmI have no words. But I do have prayers. I’ll put those to work……right now.
PAM Lee-Miller says
April 25, 2011 at 10:48 pmhit your blog for the first time—–sending a prayer for God’s love to hold all of you up.
May the presence of God’s love sustain you.
Monica C. says
April 26, 2011 at 12:54 amGod bless you and your family at this time. Praying that you all feel His love during this time and always.
Renee says
April 26, 2011 at 1:25 amI am so sorry for you, but joyous for Emma Grace. May God comfort you all during this most difficult time.
Christine says
April 26, 2011 at 4:25 amDear Heather and family,
I follow your journey for more than two years now. I am so sorry, that Emma has passed. I pray for all of you.
Christine
RebeccaF. says
April 26, 2011 at 10:02 amSo, so sorry for your heartache and loss. Praying for you and your precious family. May God wrap His loving arms around you all…May you find comfort in knowing she is home, healed, in the arms of Jesus, waiting for you…
Lara says
April 26, 2011 at 10:28 amI heard about Emma Grace via another blog. My heart aches for your family. We are praying your family has peace and comfort.
Brandy says
April 26, 2011 at 12:01 pmEmma Grace was a beautiful soul that touched so many. I am so, so sorry in your loss. I was behind in reading and just saw this today. I have never known the ache of the loss of a child but I have had great loss and do know that pain. I will be praying for you and your family in this time.
Jennifer says
April 26, 2011 at 12:07 pmHeather-
I have followed your blog for over 2 years now and am so sad for all of you. Emma Grace has touched so many people. She is recieving her rewards in heaven with Our Savior. May He comfort all of you and give you strength, grace, and peace until you see her again.
All my love and prayers from Iowa.
Jennifer
Leslie says
April 26, 2011 at 12:36 pmComing over here from Deirdre’s blog to say that I am more than sorry for your loss, and praying for you all. May you have all grace for your journey through this valley of shadows.
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) says
April 26, 2011 at 1:14 pmOhhh Heather — I am so sorry!!!
I was offline all long weekend and just logged in now and found out.
I know Emma Grace is at peace and playing up a storm with the angels, but oh how I wish she were she still here with all of you.
HUGS and prayers!!!
Jaki says
April 26, 2011 at 2:05 pmOh, Heather! This is not what I expected to read today. Our computer has been on the fritz and I haven’t checked in since last week. Emma celebrated Easter with the One who is celebrated. It must have been awesome for her and so sad for those she left behind. God bless you and yours. May you feel His arms around you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Gemmen Wilson says
April 26, 2011 at 3:56 pmHeather, I cannot begin to imagine the pain of your loss. May the Lord surround you with his comfort in a miraculous way. All of us at (in)courage are praying for you.
Carol says
April 26, 2011 at 4:07 pmI just saw your entry today and am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for God’s comfort for you and your family.
Mary Ann says
April 26, 2011 at 4:20 pmI found out about Emma Grace from another blog. Praying for you and your family.
jennifer says
April 26, 2011 at 5:26 pmHi there, Ms Emma Grace was beautiful. I was linked to your site today. I’m going to read through in just a little while and try and get to know you. My daughter died last year at the tender age of just 18 months. I just wanted to tell you that I’m thinking of you and praying for you. The grief journey is not a fun one, the anger the guilt, the peace, its like riding a roller coaster. I’m here if you ever need to talk.
Beverly says
April 26, 2011 at 9:14 pmHeather,
I have been following your blog for about a year now. I wanted to let you know how much others have prayed for you over the last year, and will continue to lift up your family. Love to you, Heather and family- From a sister in Christ.
Lou Dubrule says
April 26, 2011 at 9:15 pmi cannot imagine the pain of losing a child…that’s not the way life is supposed to be. But as someone who has watched loved ones slip away, I can relate to the sense of loss, void, and helplessness you are feeling. Please know that all of our dearly departed are together, waiting for us to join them. There IS an afterlife…there HAS to be, or nothing makes sense.
Gwen Hunt says
April 27, 2011 at 4:14 amI will miss seeing you walking around the unit. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers continually. God bless, Gwen
Beth West says
April 27, 2011 at 8:52 amI have no words that are adequate. I just want you to know how sorry I am. I pray that the Lord will comfort your family in every way in the days to come. Love, Beth
MichelleH says
April 27, 2011 at 9:37 amI am so very sorry for your loss. Because of Good Friday and Easter you can rest assured that she is well and dancing with Jesus and also know that God will comfort you as you mourn here and wait to be reunited with Emma one day. I can only imagine your pain, but I trust He will hold you close and give you strength each day. I’m praying for your family.
Beth Stone says
April 27, 2011 at 11:40 amI am so very sorry for your loss – I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for you right now. But I join with you in praising God for Emma’s life, for her complete healing, and for the hope you have of seeing her again one day. Your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. God bless….
Jessica says
April 27, 2011 at 1:35 pmI found your blog when you first had your surgery and have checked in on you regularly although I’ve never posted. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Emma. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time. And although I’ve never met you, I’d like to send you a hug of my own! I’m so sorry!
Jess
Julie says
April 27, 2011 at 2:23 pmOh Heather I’m so sorry to hear of Emma’s passing. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through right now. Know that my prayers are with you, your husband, and your children. May the peace that passes all understanding guard your heart and mind<3
((((Hugs))))
Diane says
April 27, 2011 at 3:23 pmDearest Heather,
My family and I will be lifting you up in these days. We have been praying for Emma. You all have endured so much.
I praise God that He is the One holding you and her at the same time. I know what this means. Emma can enjoy a playmate in my daughter Danielle. They can run the streets of gold in Heaven until we join them and our Saviour.
susan says
April 28, 2011 at 12:58 amI am so very sorry for your loss. I have been reading your blog for several years now. I know you will miss her so very much but we do rejoice with you that your sweet Emma is dancing with Jesus. My mother just passed away on April 7th. I am so glad we have the hope of Jesus! It makes all the difference. I can only imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing right now, but I pray you will feel God’s comfort and His loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Anita says
April 28, 2011 at 9:35 amPraying for your family today. Trusting the Lord to pour in His grace and also His joy. God bless you.
Tammy says
April 28, 2011 at 2:33 pmI am certain that the Lord compelled me to go to my blog this afternoon, as I haven’t visited anywhere on the net for a long time. And in the sidebar, your blog, and this post, and my heart just fell… the ache of losing a child must be unbearable. I celebrate Emma’s life and the story of courage her living has told, but I mourn with you the loss of her beautiful soul to this earth. May your family know the unimaginable peace of God in these days. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kay says
April 28, 2011 at 4:51 pmSo very sorry for your loss.
I have no other words.
Prayers and God’s Love,
Heather says
April 28, 2011 at 4:51 pmHeather, I’ve been offline for several days and just logged on to check on your sweet family. I’m so sorry to hear about Emma. She is such a blessing to so many as are you. We’re all still praying for your family.
Nicole says
April 29, 2011 at 1:38 amPrayers=done.
My heart is absolutely breaking for you. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you & your family are in.
Please don’t hesitate to stop by my blog (One Little Mister) if you need anything at all…
Nicole
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
April 29, 2011 at 2:25 amI am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers and hugs coming your way.
Nichol says
April 29, 2011 at 6:37 amI am so sorry for your loss. My family is sending you many thoughts and prayers.
ICStarzz says
April 29, 2011 at 7:32 amI am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
-Samantha
Lindsay says
April 29, 2011 at 8:02 amI am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Emma sounds like a beautiful little girl inside and out. I know that she is sitting with Jesus and watching over you all. God bless you.
Tammy says
April 29, 2011 at 1:02 pmI can just envision Emma Grace playing with my friends little girl Charley! Charley went to heaven at age 6 this last June! It is Amanda’s faith that is getting her through the last 10 months. It is tough. I am praying for you and your family for the strength to get through the days that must be so tough.
Tania aka Pure Natural Diva says
April 29, 2011 at 2:18 pmYour pain must be indescribable at the moment. I will pray for you and your family as you work through what must be an unbearable time in your life.
richard lim says
April 29, 2011 at 7:38 pmHi heather
my lovely wife left me 2 years ago on the 22 april 2009.
it was without notice that Jesus took her home.
The pain was un bearable.
the whole incident kept me wondering WHY
But God’s ways are higher and deeper
He makes a way where there seems to be no way
you will meet her one day
and spend those lost times together
Kristen Chapman says
April 29, 2011 at 8:15 pmI’ve read your blog for a few years, but never commented.
I’m so sorry you’ve lost your Emma, and so thankful she has received her healing.
Praying for your family, from here in Texas.
Glynnis says
April 29, 2011 at 9:23 pmMy heart aches at your loss. May the Lord tenderly tuck you all under His wings and bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love, Glynnis
Kathy says
April 29, 2011 at 11:10 pmOh Heather, I’ve been away and only read this just now. I am SO terribly sorry that you are now missing your beautiful girl. Dumbstruck.
Love to you and all your family and prayers for all who are missing your sweet girl. I didn’t know her middle name is Grace, we lost another sweet friend from St. Jude to neuroblastoma, her name was the same, sweet Emma Grace.
Do you know the song by david m. bailey, “Her Favorite Color was Green”? If not, have a listen:
http://davidmbailey.com/?section=music-175
More love to you.
Arlee says
May 2, 2011 at 4:41 pmHeather,
I came across your site from a link at 5minutesformom.com, and I just wanted to stop by and offer a prayer for you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. The only comfort I can offer is that Emma is with Her Savior. God Bless.
Alicia says
May 4, 2011 at 10:21 pmI am sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this time.
MusingMom6 says
May 6, 2011 at 8:51 amMy heart and prayers are with you.