Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Thank You!





Sage Caroline

Prayers were said in Her behalf...

Her family prayed...

Her friends prayed...

People all around heard Her story and prayed...

We prayed so hard and with so much faith...

And Heavenly Father answered...

He needed Her home...

Her mission is with him...

Our MIRACLE didn't happen the way we wanted...and I know there is a MIRACLE in this situation somewhere, but for now I just haven't found it...

She is in Heaven...

And, She is Happy...

Thank you for your thoughts and for your prayers...

Hold your little ones a bit tighter tonight...I know I am!

Love, Auntie Amy

70 comments:

Amy Mcdowell said...

I am so sorry for your loss god has a plan although at times like these we can not begin to understand them. My prayers are with your family.

Carol Davis said...

I'm so sorry for your families loss. My heart is breaking for your family. I can only imagine what you are going though. I pray that Heavenly Father will comfort your family in this time of need.

Jami said...

Oh this just breaks my heart. I'm so sorry!

Jamie W said...

Oh my goodness. My heart is so sad for your heartbreak and loss. I was led to your blog through the Stakers. I will pray to Heavenly Father that your family may feel some peace. I am so sorry.

Anonymous said...

heartbreaking. I'm so sorry.

Kristy said...

I don't know you, but I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine loosing one of my babies, but I will pray for healing hearts for you and your family. God bless you!

renae said...

i am really and truly so sorry for the loss of this sweet little girl. really, i do know of and trust in god's plan for each of us, but at times like this sometimes it's hard to imagine what that could be. my heart aches for all of the family, especially those devastated parents and siblings. my prayers will now be for the great comforter to be among them.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear of this loss of sweet Sage. I hope and pray that you can feel Heavenly Father's arms wrapped around you to comfort you and the family during this time.

Amy said...

My heart is just breaking for your family. I have known this little girl since she was born. She is the sweetest little 2 year old you can imagine, always on her mommy's lap. So cute smiling at my 2 year old. I'm so sad for your loss.

Melanee said...

I am so sorry for you loss. It is a great one. I applaud your genuine love and expressions. Your family and Sage's will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mel said...

Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I posted your story on my blog: http://littleangelstories.blogspot.com/ and had lots of people praying for you. We will continue to pray for sweet Sage's family and your family. I hope you find comfort during this hard time. My heart is breaking for you.

Unknown said...

I came to your blog via Sara Stakers and I hoped and prayed for a miracle for you all. I am so sorry this is the result. I feel so deeply for you and your family! I wish there was more I could say. I know God had a plan, but sometimes it seems too hard for words... 'Eyes that are wet now long shall be tearless...' is all I can think of... God bless. I pray for your peace and tranquility of spirit and mind.
Michelle and family xx

Anonymous said...

As a complete stranger to you and your family. . my heart is still breaking and tears flowing. . i too lost a little one and i pray that you feel the arms of jesus holding you tightly through the days ahead

Pati @ A Crafty Escape said...

I am very sorry for your loss. So sorry.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry for your loss. This is heartbreaking.

Jess said...

I'm so sorry. take the time you need to mourn, and know she is watching over all of you.

Brad and Hailey said...

I am so sorry. I was at Primary Children's yesterday and my prayers and thoughts were with Sage and the whole family. I will continue to pray for your family to feel peace and the love that heavenly father has for them. You will see beautiful little Sage again.

Jessy and Kurt Antonino!!!! said...

She will be in a better place with no pain! We will remember her and all of you are in our prayers!

Colleen said...

Words cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family's loss.

team wilson said...

I too prayed for sweet Sage and her precious family. It's so hard to understand "why" sometimes. I hope and pray that your family will be comforted and feel of his love.

Anonymous said...

God Bless Sage and all of your families...you are in the hearts of many!

Jocelyn said...

My prayers are with your family. As sad as I am for you, I am so grateful you have the gospel. I am so grateful you will see her again. My the Lord comfort you in your time of need and always.

Ashley said...

I came to you from the Stakers blog, and I am truly sorry for you lose. We will continue to pray for you and your family. I can not begin to comprehend your pain today. Stay strong for Sage and her family.

Bar 7 Ranch said...

Im so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family. My heart is breaking for your family.

Rob and Jill said...

My heart is breaking for you. I never met your sweet niece, but I can't stop crying. I prayed so hard for her. May your family all feel the sweet peace and comfort that only the Lord can give. I love you. Hugs!

Tiffany said...

I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy when we loose someone we love. Especially someone so small. I will continue to pray for you and your family that they may find comfort in each other and know that sweet Sage is in Heaven where she can watch over and protect everyone she loves.

Kristina P. said...

Amy, I am so, so sorry for you and your family's loss. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers today.

Anonymous said...

Sorry for your loss! Sending prayers your way.

Susan Berlien said...

I'm so sorry. When children are taken from us it is unexplainable. You are right though. She is with God and she has peace.

Lara said...

Amy, I am so sorry. This story is absolutely heart breaking! Sending love your way....

zoo keeper said...

many prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Families are Forever.

jonisill said...

You don't know me- I was led to your blog through Christina Pulsipher. I am so sorry for your family's loss and I can't even imagine wht you all are going through. I don't even know what to say. Losing one of my babies is my worst fear and hearing stories like yours just breks my heart. I hope you can all find comfort during this time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Suzy said...

I just cried my heart out for you.I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, niece. I am keeping you in prayer.

Steph said...

Amy, I am so sorry. Please let your whole family know that we are thinking about you all and praying for you all. Good luck during this rough time.

Gina said...

I also found your blog through Kristina Pulsipher. I cried and cried just seeing your sweet pictures and not even knowing you. I am truly so sorry for your loss.

Bridget said...

I am so so sorry. Devastated.

pullinforfun said...

... I am so sorry.... I wish I had something better to say, but I think you already know anything else I would say. Like you said, let's hug our little ones a little tighter and maybe be a little more patient and kind. My prayers will be with all of you during this hard time.

Kristen said...

I am so very sorry for your loss of this sweet little girl. This breaks my heart for you and I am still praying that you and your family will have your hearts comforted.

Just SO said...

I am so very sorry that you and your family have to say goodbye to this little one so soon. May you find peace at this difficult time.

Q8 Queen said...

i am so so sorry for your loss. praying for you all.

Ryan and Amber said...

Oh my goodness Amy - please convey our sympathies and love to your family. What a sweet little Angel that joined joined Heaven's ranks!

Sharon said...

You don't know me, but I just wanted to tell you all how sorry I am for your loss. My heart and my prayers are with you all.

Andrea Graves said...

My hubby and I are crying as we are seeing your blog for the first time today. Our heart is just breaking for this sweet family. We live near them and used to be in their ward We are so sad for their loss and can't imagine how they are feeling right now...

Andrea Graves said...

We will pray for you all. I'm so sorry... this is such a hard one.

Hizzeather said...

I hope and pray that the miracle you find is peace and understanding during this seemingly impossible trial. My condolences to you and your beautiful family.

Anonymous said...

I am extremely heartbroken for you and your whole family. I came to this site through COLES foundation. I read your first post yesterday and my heartbroke when I saw her name with wings around it today. I am so very sorry and know the feelings you are feeling as I lost my 15 month old nephew. She is a beautiful little girl. Again I am sorry:(

Sandy Daron said...

Barton Family,

I am soo very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Sage. I just can not imagine how heartbreaking this is for you all. What a beautiful child she was.

I will pray for God to wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and peace.

Love In Christ!!
C.O.L.E.'s Foundation
(Caring Openly, Loving Eternally)
www.colesfoundation.com
Email: sandy@colesfoundation.com
24/7 Prayer Line 888-365-COLE (2653)
Sandy Daron

A womb for rent said...

I am so broken hearted for you! hugs always!!!!!

The Reese Family said...

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. My prayers are with you all.

Anonymous said...

How sad to hear of this news. Sage's family is in my prayers.

Lara Neves said...

I am so sorry to hear this. (hugs) and prayers to you and your family.

Princess Jami said...

I came over from Kristina P's. I am sad that the miracle did not happen in the way we would've liked. Thoughts and prayers and virtual hugs for you and your family.

Lisa said...

Amy, I don't know how to express through mere words how sorry I am for all you and your family are going through! Thank goodness for the knowledge we have of eternal families. I hope you all will continue to find peace and comfort.
Big hugs from me... and please let me know if I can do anything for you - remember I'm close by.

Anonymous said...

Praying for peace for you and your family at this time. I know that God's ways are not for us to understand...... but sometimes I sure wish we could. So sorry for your loss.

Heather Vincent said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find peace in knowing you will see sweet little Sage again and that Heavenly Father will comfort your family during this time.

Kayte Bug said...

I just found your blog from the staker blog... I am SO SORRY to hear about Miss Sage. Our father in heaven needed her more. I pray for their family to understand and have comfort at this hard time. May you be comforted as well. God bless!!

Jennifer Bowman said...

I am so sorry for your loss, it is unimaginable. My prayers are with you and your family. You are right, she is happy & with her Heavenly Father now. Still I know hearts are broken here on earth so our prayers continue for you.
Much love sent to you & your family.

Jenni said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My cousin lost her baby just one week ago to SIDS....it's been rough. My heart breaks for you and her family. Thank goodness for the beliefs that we have....so we know that we can be with those we love again some day. You and Sage's family are in my prayers.
thestoryofusx8.blogspot.com

Ducksoup said...

what a strong testimony you have. i am so sorry. i simply can't imagine what you are going through. i pray you will feel peace and comfort.

Jana Jones said...

Amy, I am so sorry for the pain that your family is going through. I lost a nephew in a freak accident also.I promise that the Lord will comfort your family. I'm sure you have felt it and just hold on to it for dear life! Loves,
Jana

Stephanie said...

I am so sorry for your family's loss. You all have been on my mind since I read the story over on Stakers blog. I was even more drawn to it when I found out that she did the same thing my daughter (2) does with holding her breath until passing out. I cannot imagine the pain. Your family has been added to my bible study prayer list. May God give you all peace at this time and reveal His plan to you in all of this.

Mom of three ♥ said...

So sorry to hear about the loss of Sweet Sage! All of your family will be in our prayers! ♥

Angie said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing one of my precious nieces. Now there is one more angel in heaven. May heaven smile upon you and your family.

Erika said...

Oh Amy, I am so sorry. All of you are in my prayers. Just hang in there and know many people are praying for you and little Sage's family. I love you.

Anonymous said...

auntie amy,
i DONT know who you are where you live etc. I DONT remember how I found your blogspot to tell you the truth Im glad I did. At your lose I KNOW I have taken my kids for granted.
I want you to know that because of your thoughts I WILL hold my little ones closer, hug them longer, kiss them more often, and remember life is to short to be so upset of the "little thing" they do. My kids are 6,4 and 22 months and I couldnt imagine a day w/out them. Im TRUELY sorry for your lost, and I THANK YOU for sharing your sweet little Sages story for all of us to hear. PLEASE know you that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Father in Heaven give your family the strenth and courage to get through this difficult time. Not only now but in the days to come.
May your family feel his loving hand on your shoulders as he is feeling pain w/ you.
Much love,
Tiffany.. Utah

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I pray that you might all have the strength and peace needed to endure this trial.

Sarie said...

My heart just dropped. I don't know what to say that would help you and Sage's family. What a precious soul. What a gift to have her on this earth. I am so so sad.

xo

Whitney said...

Been following your story. My heart breaks for you--I bet you are an amazing aunt! Thank heavens for our Heavenly Fathers great plan.

michelle roylance said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family at this time.

michelle roylance said...

I just wanted to let you know that you and your extended family are in my thoughts and prayers. I can tell by the pictures that Sage's sweet smile will be missed, and that she was truly loved. Hang on to the wonderful memories and keep them close to your heart.