Saturday, April 17, 2010

Overwhelming sadness

There are few words that I can say right now.  This has been one of the hardest days of my life, our whole families lives. 

My precious son is not going to make it.  He fought so hard, but his little body could not handle this horrible infection.  We have spent the day with him, holding him, and allowing the whole family to say goodbye. 

There is nothing in life that would ever prepare one for this, and it doesn't seem fair that a sweet, innocent baby should go through this. 

Our hearts are all broken.  Please continue to pray, our family will need them.  Print this post

15 comments:

R said...

My heart is broken and I am so sorry. I will continue to pray for all of you. I love you guys.

kim said...

Oh my gosh. There are no words. Only despair and prayers from the bottom of my shattered heart. I pray for peace for you and your family. Please know that I have rallied the troops on my end and they are all saying the same prayers. I am so, so sorry.

Darcy said...

I am so sorry. I will continue to pray for you all and little Johnny as well.

Anonymous said...

Norma (cousin) just heard of your sorrow and pain.
We are so sorry and praying for all of you.

Lindsley Rinard said...

My dear Ones,my heart breaks over and over again with yours. You're in my prayers almost constantly. It is good that the children got to be close to Johnny for a while. They will never forget him. Nor will you. Nor I. You two must stay very close to each other. Hold each other as much as you can. [Your dad called me from Malta yesterday with the news. My letter (P.O.) had already gone, so it will be out of date when you get it.] I pray God will give you peace. Granmarie

Shelly said...

Grieving with you....I am without words but have love in my heart for you and your family.

Meechelee said...

Oh Marsha and Jake, how can I even express how sorry I am. I can't, no words cannot express it.
We are praying for you. Marsha, is so so strong! Little Johnny is so blessed to have you all for his family. His poor little body fought hard! Thanks for keeping us updated I can think of nothing else but you right now.
Love & Prayers

MattandChandra said...

I am completely in shock. I feel so horrible that your family has to go through this. I am praying for all of you.

The Nilsen's Journey said...

We're devistated for you guys! Our thoughts & prayers will be continuing towards you all! HUGS!

Matt and Heather said...

Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
May the lord make your love increase for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Rosie said...

Hi precious friends. I'm praying that "the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles" will comfort you today and each day forward. He loves you all so much. And we do too.

Thomas (& Laura) Hodge said...

You are in our prayers and hearts in Greeley, Colorado.

Martin, Bev, & Carrie said...

I don't have words to express what,exactly, is in my heart at this time in regards to this fire you are walking through. I do know this; that when you go through the fire and the dross is taken off time and time again; when it is all cooked out, the keeper of the fire can look in that final bar and see His reflection. Our family will be lifting you time and again now and in the future to the Father. May the God of peace rule in your hearts. Always.

Sarah said...

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious son. He fought a valiant fight. I pray that God will comfort your whole family.

Jake said...

Oh Marsha, to read this again I am torn and brought to tears. What a tough day this was, what a nightmare day/week/month/year yet god is bring us through it. Day by day, lesson by lesson, we are making it.