Here are some photos, as promised, of Gracie's first day.
Also, Gracie Belle's funeral will be held at 2 pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. The service will be held at an LDS church located at 902 N. Chinn Chapel, Highland Village, TX, 75028. All are welcome to attend and join us in expressing thanks for Gracie Belle. After the funeral, family members will proceed to the burial and dedication nearby.
She is beautiful. It is wonderful seeing her surrounded by so much loving family in these photos. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI wish with all my heart I could make it to the funeral, my thoughts will be with you.
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She is so beautiful. Love her name. She will always be a part of your family and always be yours. Love and miss you guys. Wish I could be at the funeral to support.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl!
ReplyDeleteShe is precious. I suppose she is a wonderful reminder that each day is a gift.
ReplyDeleteEmma, she is so, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing her journey. Your little girl has been an incredible tool in Heavenly Father's hands and has touched more people than you even realize. And you... I am in awe of your strength. Take care, girl.
ReplyDeleteEmma, you have been on my mind so much this week. I am so sorry. The picture with your boys admiring their sweet little sister is so precious. And Gracie is so beautiful! I am glad you had a little time with her - I am sure she felt your incredible love for her. I'll see you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Gracie with us. What a beautiful family. All my love to you.
ReplyDeleteYour little Gracie Belle is beautiful. I looked up the meaning to her name...Gracie = good will and Belle= beautiful. From what you have shared that is spot on. Her story has touched me and I wanted to thank you for sharing a small part of her life with me.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily, I'm so terribly sorry for your family's loss. Gracie is absolutely beautiful and I'm grateful for the time you were able to spend with her. I know your road will be difficult, but I pray that you will be comforted and that you can heal quickly from this. I'm going to try my hardest to make it tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't met yet but we are in your new ward. I feel very humbled by your courage and strength what a beautiful family you are.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a family that lost a baby at three days old and I just wanted to let you know what a large part Kimberly plays in our lives even now. I was born after her and never knew her but I have always felt her in my life and I know my siblings have as well. I truly believe that you will feel her beautiful spirit through out your lifes and know she is cheering for your family.
Much love and prayers for your family.
Rebecca Greer
She is beautiful. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy such sweet time with her. All my love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful baby girl and what a bittersweet story you have shared with all of us. Thank you for finding the strength to smile in the pictures even though your hearts were breaking. What a wonderful treasure these will be to your family! I can only imagine how powerful her little spirit was during her short stay here. We love all of your family and will be praying for you and Gracie....
ReplyDeletePat Ensign
Gracie is absolutely beautiful and absolutely a little baby Ray. She looks just like her brothers, only darker like her mama. How precious those moments must have been to hold her so close. Thank you so much for sharing these very special and personal experiences with so many. I wish I could be at the service and feel even more so just how much Gracie has blessed the lives everyone. I would like to visit the end of February if you are up for it. Will talk when you are ready. Love you guys so much. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Em
Hi Emma and Kendall--I was given the link to Gracie's page by a mutual friend, Travis Bragg. First off, I would like to tell you how sorry I am about Gracie Belle's passing. What an absolutely GORGEOUS little girl you both made!
ReplyDeleteI also want to tell you that I am praying for peace for you all during this very difficult time. I know that the next few days will be difficult and I pray that you are able to feel Gracie's presence every step of the way.
My husband Tommy and I lost our Luke in 2008 at 5 1/2 weeks to HLHS. We know your hurt. We know your fear. We know your broken hearts. I wanted to reach out and let you know that I am always available to talk or to share stories about our angels. I found that (for me) it helped to talk to people who had walked a similar journey to ours. If you aren't up to it, that is fine, too. Just know that there are prayers headed your way!!!!
May God bless you and may He hold you in the palm of His hand.
Heart hugs,
Bernie Haberman
www.lukeslegacy.blogspot.com
What a beautiful, precious little angel. She looks so much like her big brothers! She is so blessed to have such a wonderful family. Emma you are truly an amazing, strong woman. Your journey has touched my heart and my thoughts and prayers
ReplyDeleteare with you and you family. Love Claudia.
Gracie is beautiful! Thank you so much for the pictures. We will be thinking of you and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteEmma & Kendall- Your baby is beautiful. I am very sorry for your loss. My sister and I were pregnant at the same time and she lost her beautiful baby boy Elijah at one day old. It has been one of the hardest things our family has gone through, but there have been many blessings. Our family found great hope in the atonement. I know that baby Gracie and my nephew are living in a wonderful place and doing a great work. They hold a very special place in a family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love your family!
ReplyDeleteLisa Hart (Flower Mound 5th Ward)
She is beautiful - Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKendall & Emma, She is nothing short of beautiful! Our hearts have felt extremely tender for you guys this week. Please know that we've been praying for peace and comfort for all of you. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove, Logan & Tanya
Kendall's friend, McKane, has set up a Pledgie account for any that want to send donations for the Ray family. The link is http://pledgie.com/campaigns/16569.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog for a while and I've been thinking about your family a lot the last few weeks. I'm glad that you were able to spend some time with Gracie before she left this earth. She is a beautiful baby! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
ReplyDeleteDanielle (Pitts)
Hi everyone. Please consider donating something to the funeral/medical fund some of us friends set up. You can read more about it and donate quickly online through paypal. It really is so easy.
ReplyDeletehttp://pledgie.com/campaigns/16569
This money is going to be sent to Kendall and Emma to help with the funeral and mountain of medical bills incurred over the last few months. Even just a few dollars will help and really adds up.
Always loved, forever loved, never forgotten. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Our family knows all too well what it is like to have a sweet precious child return to Heaven. May your family find peace.
ReplyDeleteNancy Martell