Our beautiful, sweet, princess returned to her heavenly home and the embrace of her big brother Jonas this past Thursday, the 17th of October.
We are truly heartbroken and miss our darling sweetheart in ways that words cannot express.
We know she is free from her fragile little body, which brings us some peace.
26 comments:
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I found your blog about 6 months ago from a link on another blog and absolutely fell in love with your sweet Maggie. I was hoping the quiet of the last month was filled with new baby and was so very saddened to see the news that Maggie has passed away. May you find find peace in the love of your family and the beautiful life you provided your little daughter. I will be thinking of you.
I am so sorry about your beautiful little one Maggie. I will be praying for your family." When someone we love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure."
I am so sorry that you have lost your precious Maggie. There are really no words that will give comfort but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad Maggie had her big brother to meet her in heaven. I hope all is well with baby number three xxx
I just read Maggie's obituary in the Sunday Deseret News. I was surprised and saddened to read it. I am so sorry. My heart grieves with yours.
Hugs to you & your family.
Sarah
I'm so sorry for you heartbreaking loss. I never met your sweet daughter, but she touched my life in many ways. My prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so heartbroken for you. Praying for you and your family!(((hugs))))
I'm so so sorry for your guys loss. My heart is breaking for you guys! She touched so many peoples lives. Love you guys!
Thank you for sharing your little girl with us. She is loved by so many who never met her, and who will likely never meet you. Her presence on Earth has made a lasting impact on my life, and I feel it is safe to assume on the lives of many other "stranger friends". You will be in my thoughts during this sad season.
You don't know me, but I have heard about your family from Kellee Mudrow and have followed your blog for awhile. Your beautiful babies are inspiring. You are inspiring as a mother. I pray you will be able to find comfort in the passing of Maggie. I never met her, but she is someone even a stranger will never forget! May God's peace be with you during this difficult time.
I loved Maggie. And I have never met her or your family. But I found this blog when she was born and have followed her adventures ever since. I loved her twinkling blue eyes, and all the thoughts you could see reflected in them. What spunk! And you and your husband showed her the world. You made everything beautiful for her and her brother too. You inspire me. You make me want to be a better mom. I am lifting your family up in prayer as you grieve Maggie's passing. Yet anticipate eternity in heaven wih her and Jonas too". I sorry for all your suffering through. She fought and fought hard till she was called home. Much love to you all.
I am so sad for you guys and that you have to go through this. Lots of prayers coming your way.
Oh, Lindsey. I cannot even express my sincere sadness at the passing of your beautiful daughter, Maggie. My heart is so heavy for your dear family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs to you!
Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. I've been reading your blog for a long time and enjoyed hearing about all your adventures with sweet Jonas and Maggie. I know they are running and enjoying Heaven together. Praying for you and your family. My heart aches for you today.
I am so sorry to hear this. Maggie is a beautiful little girl and is a very special spirit. I cannot imagine the reunion Maggie and Jonas had in heaven. I have never met any of you but have been touched by your blog and hold my children a little tighter each day.
I have read your blog for years....and my heart sank when I read this post. I have fallen in love with your little girl through the years and check regularly to see if there is another post of a Maggie adventure. My heart is broken for your family....both of you have had to endure so much more than any parent should have to....thank you for sharing Maggie with the rest of the world....I am a better person and mom because of her. Thinking and praying for you all,
Cori-Lee Paterson
My heart breaks for you. I pray that you will be comforted and have peace in your heart.
I have not been able to get you both off my mind. What wonderful, loving and faithful parents you are. It has been said that we love those whom we serve. I can only imagine what an extra tender time it is as you say goodbye to your precious daughter that you served and loved so well. Thank you for teaching me through all you have shared on your blog. Praying for the Comforter to be near.
I've been following your blog since shortly before Maggie was born. I'm deeply saddened to read of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Her expressions in her pictures often brought a smile to my face. She was just adorable. Sending lots of hope for strength for you and your family.
I read the sad new on Gwendolyn facebook page ... I've been following your blog for a couple of years. Maggie was so sweet and I feel so sad for you ! But as you wisely wrote, she's free now and will be reunited with her big brother ! May my prayers help you !
I'm so sorry hear about Maggie. She was a beautiful little girl. My heart hurts for you and your family.
I've followed your blog since Jonas was a baby, my own niece and nephew also have SMA type 1.
Thank you so much for showing people that although these children are weak in body, they are strong in mind, they are powerful through there intelligence and every moment we can spend with them is cherished.
Sadly my nephew Luca died a day after Maggie on the 18th October. Hopefully he has joined Maggie and Jonas somewhere. XXX
My heart is breaking for you. I follow your blog and love seeing the fun adventures you've taken your kids on, and the quality of life you've provided for them. I was rejoicing over the 3rd birthday you celebrated with Maggie, as an exciting milestone. I'm sad she wasn't able to meet the new baby and brighten your home for even longer. You are both in our prayers! Hasta Ver pequena Maggie.
Oh, Maggie! Maggie, Maggie, no!
Several days I was away, came back - and it can't be. Maggie, it just can't.
What are your parents supposed to do, separated from you, separated from Jonas? How are they supposed to bear it? Even strangers feel like all the light in the world went with you.
*****
Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything. {C.S. Lewis}
*****
It doesn't matter that I knew.
SMA kills. It has killed many. It took Jonas. I can never forgive it for that.
I knew, but I hoped anyway. I hoped for longer. I wanted more. Odds can be beaten. You've already proved that.
Your Mom is right. SMA did not have you. It didn't have you. It didn't have Jonas.
But it barged in, and took what it had no right to. It took your smile, your eyes - your brother's smile, his eyes - out of this world to another. Too far.
And we want you back. We want you back. God, God, how can anyone bear this?
Whit, Lindsey, new Sweet Baby -
what words could possibly cover
what you are feeling now
what ripping
what tearing
what longing
what pain
what loss
None.
I know what they say. Better place, free from suffering, no longer the struggle.
I know what they say. And today, despite believing that Maggie and Jonas live, even though they died
Today
it doesn't
help. Not at all.
Maggie, Maggie. Come back!
Please, bring Jonas.
How, how, how, how much you are missed.
Beyond words.
Far, far beyond,
tears and love and so much missing Maggie and Jonas with you,
Cathy in Missouri
I have been a long-time follower of your blog. I will miss your beautiful daughter even if we've never met. My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
I am also a long time follower of your blog and even though you don't know me, I feel like I know you and your sweet family.
When I first read this my heart stopped. I was in complete shock to hear about sweet Maggie.
I'm so sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that you are in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Maggie. I am heartbroken to learn of this tonight! I haven't been on the computer in FOREVER & this last month & a half has been especially rough for my family... My grandma, who was like a mother to me, passed away on Oct. 17th as well, 8:12 pm. Then my husband left for training a week and a half later. I am finally getting back into some of my routines. I have thought of your sweet family often. You guys have always been in my prayers.
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