Friday, January 05, 2007

Some Last Pictures



We didn't get to post Emily's Christmas pictures because of everything that happened. The one with her in her red dress was taken while opening her presents. She is looking at a Little People Nativity set Dad's great aunt (who is a Sister of Mercy) got for her. She was very alert and looking at her presents.
The second one shows her looking cross-eyed at her CPAP. Mommy kept telling her 'Don't do that - you'll hurt your eyes!' Of course, our stubborn, curious little girl wouldn't listen.
Tony

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

Emily was a beautiful little girl, and I'm crying. I've been checking the blog all day... I'm so sorry this has happened. I ost one of my 24 weekers and I couldn't imagine being on this journey as long as you have. Please think about joining this group if you want, they were and are a great help for just venting when you need to....

http://groups.msn.com/BabyLossSupportGroup/general.msnw

Anonymous said...

I am sorrier than I can express for your loss. Emily was, and will always be, beautiful.

Billie said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl. Your family will be in my thoughts.

Laura said...

I am so sorry for your loss...so hard to have so many waiting for you in heaven. Heaven will seem more real than ever...praying that you will know in ways like never before that because of His great love we are not consumed. We will be praying for you

Sarah said...

Emily was such a beautiful little girl. Thank you for sharing her pictures. Your family will be in my prayers,
Sarah

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Emily. I will pray for your family.
mandi

Anonymous said...

I was drawn to you story and had been checking on her daily. I am truely sadened by the loss of such a sweet little girl. She was a beautiful child and I am sure she is smiling down at her mommy and daddy that did everything they could to hold her with them.

Anonymous said...

Dear Jennifer and Tony,

as I sit hear crying, I pray that God will comfort, support, hold and encourage both of you. I do not know you, but feel like you are part of my own family. I am honoured and privileged to have been one of the many people Emily's life touched, and will look for comfort in the knowledge that Emily is safe in God's loving arms where she will be loved and nurtured until you eventually join her in heaven.

I can not understand how you must feel or imagine what you are going through. Please just know that my prayers are with you and if you ever in need please contact me and I will pray if nothing else.

All my love and prayers

Evelyn Peel
Australia
(mepeel@ozemail.com.au)

Anonymous said...

Jennifer,
You had the most beautiful little girl. Emily was such a strong willed little girl,who was as curious about Everything, and was an inspiration to me. I will continue to pray for you in the coming days, for I know you will struggle without "Sweet Little Miss Emily".

Many Prayers,

Hannah Lane
Lexington TN
hannah_banana3131@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Jennifer,
You had the most beautiful little girl. Emily was such a strong willed little girl,who was as curious about Everything, and was an inspiration to me. I will continue to pray for you in the coming days, for I know you will struggle without "Sweet Little Miss Emily".

Many Prayers,

Hannah Lane
Lexington TN
hannah_banana3131@yahoo.com

Jamie and Jill said...

Emily is a beautiful little girl and I am so sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Unknown said...

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
jen harris

Wendi Kitsteiner said...

I am so sad. As someone who dreams of having a child, I know my pain, and cannot imagine the pain that you must be feeling to have lost that gift.

I am putting a link on my blog for people to visit and pray for your family.

www.flakymn.blogspot.com

liz.mccarthy said...

Hi Tony and Jennifer,

I'm not sure if you've heard of my family or not, but I've heard of you online via a group that I set up, Micro Preemie Blog Moms….There are quite a few of us who have been praying and thinking of you, your angels Christoper, Alexander and now so sadly Emily.

I am actually a triplet mom too, but I misscarreied my triplet at 10 weeks, then my water broke at 17 weeks (from an amnio) . I delivered from infection at 26w6days, and I lost my twin (Corinne, namd after my mother) a few hours after she was born, as her lungs didn't develop due to no amniotic fluid. My suriving daughter, Kaitlyn was born weighing 1 lb 10 ounces and still has medical issues.

I just wanted to tell you both, Tony and jennifer, that I'm thinking of you all now especially after the loss of your prceious Emily. To loose 3 children, my heart is just breaking for the anguish you must all be feeling.

If there is anyting I can do from afar, support, I know quite a lot of micro preemie moms who feel the same way…

I know that Alexander, Christopher and Emily are all playing with my daughter Corinne, and with all of the other babies who spent such a short time with us here on earth.

My wishes go out to all of you.

Liz McCarthy

liz.mccarthy said...

Oh, and in case you haven't heard of this, here is a great organziation:
http://www.climb-support.org/
CLIMB (Center For Loss of Infant Multiple Births)

Anonymous said...

I cannot understand how you feel...My son is a 24 weeker and is the center of my universe. You daughter was incredibly beautiful and a fighter to have come this far.

You should be proud of yourselves as parents for the dedication and love you gave her.

She knew you loved her and always will.

The tree are altogether now and are probably wreaking havock up above.

Please stay strong.

AW said...

Jennifer and Tony,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. She is beautiful. I will pray that God somehow comfort you in only the way that He can.

Andi (I am visiting from Wendi's blog at the Polar North.)

Blessings and prayers,
Andi

Laura said...

Oh how my heart broke when I came home today to receive the news Emily passed away. Your little girl and two boys have touched our hearts so deeply. She was a beautiful, precious little girl who will continue to inspire me. My prayers are with you.

My two little miracle nephews, Asher and ^Jacob^:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/asherandjacob

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace at this time.

Anonymous said...

Your family will always be in my prayers.

Unknown said...

Jennifer and Tony,

Words cannot describe how sad I feel for Emily and both of you. This must be like a nightmare for you. I am so, so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. She was so sweet, beautiful and brave...what an inspiration to every person who knew her story.

I am saying prayers for all of you and I will keep Emily in my thoughts forever. She impacted everyone she met, even if we didn't get a chance to meet her in person.

Love and hugs,
Susan

Anonymous said...

just to let you know you are shared in our prayers!

Anonymous said...

Heaven is a happier place with the addition of an angel to join her brothers, but Earth is emptier without Emily. I know the memories are small consolation to having her here with you. But I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Emily knew, every moment of her life, that she was loved dearly and deeply. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

redgirl said...

Im sooo sad to read about the passing of Emily, I cant imagine, being by her side for so long and it to end this way. It does comfort me to know that she is with her brothers now & wont be in any more pain.....Please take care of yourselves, and it's so unfair that after all the family has been through, yet there is another tradgey.

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you and your family. Emily was a brave little girl and she is loved and adored by all who have heard your story.
Heather

Shannon said...

Dear Jennifer and Tony,

I am so sorry for your loss of little Emily. She was truly a fighter and a miracle! She did her best to fight for her life but in the end it couldn't continue for her. She is now an angel, and I am thinking of you and your family. I really hope that you can find peace and happiness one day....

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your horrible lose. What a tough little girl she was. There are no words that I can offer to ease your pain, but please know that I feel very blessed to watch her grow over the past few months through the internet.(since I was lead to your site) She touched my heart and showed me what it really is to fight for every breath you take!
With prayers, Mary Summers

Anonymous said...

Prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your daughter. God be with you and bless you at this most difficult time.

Anonymous said...

My deepest sympathies to you both. How very sad...

Anonymous said...

Dear Jennifer & Tony
I am overcome with emotions after reading Emily's story today. May God be with you & your family. I cannot say that I understand what you are going through, but I am the parent of a 26 weeker & know so well what a long, hard journey being the parent of a preemie is like. My heart & prayers are with you all.
Love, Andi

Anonymous said...

Your family is in my prayers. Stories like yours always really tough my heart and I grieve deeply as I realize how lucky I am to have my 24 weeker still with me and in good health. Emily is now a little angel along with her brothers looking over her mommy and daddy.

Anonymous said...

Jennifer and Tony,
I am so sorry for your loss. Emily was a beautiful little girl and was a plesure to get to know. She will always be in our thoughts. I hope you are able to find peace at such a difficult time.

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Emily was a beautiful little girl.

Anonymous said...

I'm so very sorry for the loss of byour beautiful babies.

Unknown said...

Jennifer and Tony,

My heart breaks for you and your family and all that you have been through. Emily was such a beautiful girl, and I am honored to have been able to get to know her and take care of her in our nursery. She will not be forgotten, and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for the loss of all of your babies. I too lost my daughter on January 4th, and I can understand some of the emotions that you are going through. She was a preemie and lived to be just a little over 10 weeks.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers even though you don't know me.

Take care