Wednesday, September 19, 2012

saying goodbye

Our beautiful Scarlett passed away peacefully in our arms today. My heart is completely broken, but somehow it is also filled with peace and understanding. 

{My wonderful mom took this picture of Scarlett last Thurday.}

22 comments:

Camilla said...

Oh Mandi, I just wish I could put into words the example and inspiration you and Scarlett are to me. I am thinking of you always. Thanks for sharing your precious Scarlett with us and for letting her touch our hearts. I love you and Scarlett and your sweet family so much.

Maria said...

Mandi, I am so sorry for you and your families loss! My heart and prayers go out to you at this time.

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Randy and Malissa Johnson said...

I'm glad you were able to hold and love her as much as you did. She is a little angel. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

JaNae said...

I love you guys. I don't think there is a more beautiful or perfect angel. My heart aches for you, I can't even imagine what you are feeling. But your love for that girl has strengthened me and made me want to be a much better person.
And your right, beautiful picture.

Eliza2006 said...

Thinking of your family and so sorry for the loss of beautiful Scarlett! Wishing you peace and comfort during this tough time. Love you!

Becca said...

Praying for you and your family! She is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your inspiration and wisdom through the love I have felt from your words.

Debi Anderson said...

Mandi and Jon, I am heartbroken for your loss. I feel honored and blessed to have been able to share in your love for your beautiful Scarlett. I am so sorry that we couldn't do more to help her. I pray that Heavenly Father is wrapping his arms around Scarlett, and each one of you to comfort you at this difficult time. She is a precious, perfect daughter of God who touched our lives deeply, especially because of her wonderful parents. Thank you for your tenderness and appreciation. With Love, Debi

Jackson Family said...

you are such a strong family, a prime example of love and what parenthood really means. We love you, and are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all the time. We love Scarlett, and are so thankful we were able to meet her and feel of her beautiful spirit.

Jenny said...

Love you mandi and jon. I'm so sorry. Scarlett is the sweetest soul I've ever met. I love her and am so grateful for what she has taught me. You and your beautiful family are in our prayers.

Paula said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that hundreds of people are praying for you and your sweet family at this difficult time. Thank you for being such an example of faith and enduring in the face of this trial. It has touched my heart and made my every day trials much easier to bear.

suzanne martin said...

So sorry for your loss, Mandi. Think of and praying for your family.

Amy said...

We are so sorry. We love you guys and dear little Scarlett. She has touched so many in such a short time. Our prayers, thoughts and tears are with you.

Unknown said...

Jon and Mandi~
You are amazing people and have taught me so much by your wonderful example as you have gone through this experience. It was an honor to take care of Scarlett in the Davis NICU. To know that I was caring for a Celestial person was such a blessing for me. I have loved reading your blog - what a spiritual experience it has been. Please know that you are in our prayers, and that the Davis NICU nurses who took care of Scarlett and came to know you, truly love and care for you all. Please keep in touch. We will always remember you.
Love,
Angela Furlong

Mandy said...

Mandi-we are so sorry to hear about scarlett. She is in a beautiful place now with no pain. :) We love you guys and are praying for you! Let us know if we can help with anything at all.
Mandy Burton

DeAnna Packer said...

We realize your comment.."our hearts are broken"....yet you speak of PEACE. Dee and I have walked that same walk, and know from whence you speak, Dear One. Perhaps some day we will hold those little bundles in our arms once again if we live worthy.
Our hearts bleed for you at this time. Love to you and your family,
Uncle Dee and Aunt DeAnna Packer

Kathryn Packer Roberts said...

Mandi, you and Jon are extremely brave and wonderful people. We love you so much and pray for you continutally. I promise things will get better little by little. We are here for you.

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Devin and Kati said...

Mandi we love you and have been praying for you guys everyday. You are a great example to me. You've reminded me what being a mom is all about.

Brenda Raccuia said...

http://youtu.be/4mmgV6mPvb0

I listened to this song while I was getting ready for your sweet daughter's funeral. I hope it brings you peace at this difficult time. You and Jon are an amazing example of peace and love and testimony. Thank you for sharing your experiences with others. What a truly blessed family you must be for Heavenly Father to have sent Scarlett to you. As you continue through this trial, please remember how much you are loved by Him and so many, many others. Love you!

Grandma Shaw said...

Mandi, I am so sorry I was not able to come to the funeral on Saturday - we had the Temple Celebration and was at the high school from 6 am until 9 pm - what a day - please know how much you are loved and prayed for. What an example of Christ like love you are to all of us.

Grandma Shaw said...

Grandma Shaw is my google account name, I guess, the only other time I commented was on our grandson Dylan's blog - LaNae Shaw