I was looking through some pictures as I often do, and found this one from exactly one year ago. Despite knowing what was going on in Sophie's head, I remember this day as a happy one, so I thought I'd share.
I'm sad when I think about the fun Sophie and Sarah would be having.
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Oh Emily, Emily, Emily......My heart just breaks for you and Marc. Nothing is more important now than your faith and staying close to those who love you......and so many love you so very much.
I am sad for you, Emily (and know what you mean about the fun Sarah would be having with Sophie). You don't know me, but my heart still aches for you and your cute family. If I could I would give you a big 'ol hug and tell you to be so good and gentle with yourself and allow yourself time to be sad. I love the sweet picture and am so glad you shared it! Praise God for the happy day and good memory to go along with it!
What a cute picture. It seems like sometimes a sibling's grief is often forgotten. We will continue to pray for all of you, and pray that Sophie continues to watch out for her baby sister. Stay strong...many people are still praying, and thinking of you. You're still a wonderful family. Sophie was so lucky to have all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace of the Lord be always with you.
Know that many continue to pray for your family.
Once again I am brought to tears as I read your posts. I cannot begin to imagine what you & your family are going through, but I am so thankful that you are not doing it alone. As I read your posts along with the comments, it's extremely obvious that you have a caring family & community that is wrapping you in love. But most importantly...you have God. Lay your burdens on Him for He'll see you through. You did the best you could do for Sophie, and she knew that! You are an amazing mother & person! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Dear Dear Dear Emily, I read your last letter on Feb.8 and passed it around to some of my coworkers. Their were no words shared because their are no words powerful enough to express our love and concern, and utter saddnes felt for you, Marc, Sarah, and your family. Emily, you, like Sophie, are a child of God, go easy on yourself. Last year decisions were made and paths were taken out of COMPLETE and utter love for your little girl. Try not to beat yourself up over the past,as your actions were perfect and your love was perfect. Sophie chose her family well, she was PERFECT. Be patient with your suffering. Slow down, breath, look around you, really look at your loved ones, try to live in the present. Be kind to yourself, Emily, and when the time is right you will continue with your life, honoring your "Sophie girl" with your actions. That bathtub picture is beautiful, maybe one of the ways you can honor Sophie, is with a new baby. Know that you are loved and that you and your beautiful family have taught many lessons. Thank you. Aunt Lynne
P.S. Sophie sure does have a tight hold on her little sister in that tub! You can bet that she still does too! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. Aunt Lynne
You are an amazing person and mom. I have never met you but feel that I know you and your incredible family. I continue to visit this site and to greive for you and for Sophie. As a mother of two little girls, I cannot fathom the depth of your grief and I do not know how you make it through each day. You are truly an inspiration, and you did everything right with Sophie. Do not second guess yourself. She would not want that, and despite it all, she knew that you were doing everything you could for her. Know that you will be reunited with her in heaven. Until then, try to hold onto the memories and the blessings she brought into your life and the lives of so many others. I just heard of another little girl in Ohio recently diagnosed with DIPG...Lauren Bells (www.laurenmackenziebells.com). Somehow I know that Sophie will watch over Lauren...I will continue to pray for you, for Maria, for Sophie and now for little Lauren. Hold tight to one another and know that you are loved, even from afar.
Emily & Marc,
I have never lost a child so I can't even pretend to know what you are going threw. But I do know the bottom line is God decides the paths we all take. Everything with Sophie's treatment was already decided by Our Lord. You did everything right and absolutely NOTHING WRONG. Even in the last months, God didn't let Sophie suffer while you thought Sophie wasn't talking...she was in constant contact with God. He was keeping her completely safe and pain free. Sophie was God's little angel who had a mission on earth and she completed it. Just as God has a mission for all of us on this earth. Never, Never think you did anything wrong. You loved and supported your beautiful Sophie perfectly. As I said before it is now Sophie's turn to take care of Daddy, Mommy and Sarah. Try not to dwell on your pain of losing Sophie, but how lucky you were to have your precious child in your life for even a short time and how she is making so many people especially God and Our Blessed Lady laugh in heaven. I will continue to pray and send love for all of you daily. Never forget you and Marc were perfect parents for Sophie and you will be perfect parents for Sarah.
Kathy Auvil
Dear Emily,
I have no words - only tears...... I am so sorry.
with LOVE and HOPE,
Kristin
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