The Lord in His unsearchable wisdom has taken our little Hannah home to be with Him. We are devastated by our loss, but are comforted that she does not have to suffer any longer and she is now safe in the arms of her heavenly Father.
We will let you know more as arrangements are made.
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift Hannah was! We thank God for each one of her days. What an impact her short life had! She is so lovely, and no little girl was ever loved more, and no one could ever replace her. We will miss her so very much. Offering up continual prayers for you as you long to hold your precious baby girl....
We love you more than words can say.
Lynne and Kristin
and family
Oh Emily as I read this post my heart aches and I have streaming tears...no words can express. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThere are just no words. We love you all so much and feel so privileged to be your friends. I thank God for you all, and for sweet Hannah's life. She will be greatly missed. We are grieving with you, but thankful that we know that Hannah is with Jesus.
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympathies, Vedra family. I find I am at a loss for words. Please know you are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteEmily and family,
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that you have our great healer God to lean on in this time. I will pray that he holds you firmly in the palm of his hands as you mourn your loss of Hannah. He is sufficient.
Peace,
Monica
So so very sorry to read of your beautiful daughters passing. Praying for you at this time-
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear the news of Hannah's passing. She is a beautiful girl and is up in heaven playing with Jesus. I'm praying for comfort for your family.
ReplyDelete"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Rev 21:4 What a glorious day that will be! Praying for your precious family. God shelter you in this storm!
ReplyDeleteDear Emily and Adam and family,
ReplyDeleteIt is 2am and I can't sleep because my heart just aches so much for you, but I am also claiming God's sure promises for you! Your sweet little Hannah is resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Praying for comfort, peace, and grace for each of you. May you feel our Lord and Savior's arms surrounding you, let Jesus hold you tight.
We are deeply saddened by the news and our prayers are with you that the God of all comfort would bring you consolation and peace.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and comfort you all.
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you as you face this horrific loss. May God's grace and love sustain you. (from a friend of jen o's)
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers for your family. May Jesus wrap his arms around you all in this time. ( a friend of Jen O's)
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding. You know your precious Hannah is now with Jesus. Love, Gord & Mary and family.
ReplyDeleteHannah has touched more lives than you will ever know. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteEmily, I am so sorry. My Prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletePlease know your family is on our hearts, and in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Vedras, my heart aches for your precious family. May God give you all that you are in need of as you grieve the loss of Hannah. You are ever in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the peace and comfort of the Lord. Hannah has touched so many.
ReplyDeleteDear Vedras..We are praying for your peace and comfort. Hannah's life has touched us.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog for a couple of years, since Jen asked us Stampin' Up demostrators to pray for Ellie. My prayers are for all of you today and in the months to come.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. Your beautiful family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy heart bleeds for you and your family, but celebrates for Hannah - she is healthy, with Jesus, and will be your family's angel forever.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are broken in hearing your news. We will continue to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteJeremiah 17:14 "Heal me oh Lord and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved; for you are the one I praise."
ReplyDeleteHealing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain
I am saddened to hear of sweet Hannah's passing, praying for your family...
ReplyDeleteThere ARE no words right now--praying for you as you mourn your sweet girl!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog all along and sending prayers for Hannah. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the heartbreak. I will continue to send prayers for you all.
ReplyDeleteOur tears are bittersweet-our hearts breaking for your loss & pain yet glorying in Hannah's gain. May Psalm 23 be a comfort to you all. Big hugs to the boys.
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily! I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family will remain in my prayers during this time of loss.
ReplyDeletemay god pour out all HIS peace to your family in this incredible time of loss. your family was blessed with an angel.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily & Adam,
ReplyDeletePraying for you right now, praying that the Lord will lift you up, grant you peace and mercy, comfort and understanding, what a difficult thing to experience. Love & Hugs
Adam and Emily and children,
ReplyDeleteCan't believe what I read on Facebook and I can't think of anything non-clicheish to write so I will use Scripture instead." Now these three remain:faith, HOPE, and love. But the greatest of these is love." Hannah was loved so deeply by you and many others.
Carin Vogelzang
My deepest sympathies are with you at this time. May your faith and prayers comfort you.
ReplyDeleteI am weeping with you but am thankful for the joy in knowing you will see your sweet Hannah again some day dancing with you on the streets of gold. My prayers continue to go out for your family. Much love Emily.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for your family, but also rejoices as Hannah is with Jesus - healthy and sitting on His lap. Praying for your family at this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time
ReplyDeletePrayers and love, I'm so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteHannah is DANCING right now! She's all better!
ReplyDeleteAll the GG's are holding Hannah! That must make everyone happy! Heaven is the happiest place EVER!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss of beautiful Hannah. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteReading this news has hit me on a level deeper than I could have ever imagined. My prayers are with you not only for strength and healing in your time of sorrow, but also of thanks that you are surrounded by so many loving believers. God has truly been with you and I pray that He continue to carry and sustain you.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. What a comfort to know that precious Hannah is smiling - happy and health - in the arms of Jesus. God is using your family to touch many lives.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so terribly, terribly sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
ReplyDeleteWe weep with you in your loss. We rejoice with you in Hannah's amazing gain--indeed Moses is right she is dancing! We love you! Providence will pray!
ReplyDeleteOverwhelming sadness is eased with the knowledge that Hannah is whole and healed. Praise God for her gift to us all.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family during this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your family's loss of sweet baby Hannah.. Praying for strength and peace for you all.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteFavored Grace-your beautiful miracle baby blessed so many lives in such a short time and provided the answer that no doctor could to the mystery of her sister's condition. Praying for peace. Love you!
ReplyDeletewe are praying
ReplyDeleteEmily & Family, I am very sorry for your loss, cherish the moments & memories you have of Hannah. We are thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI know that words aren't much comfort at a time like this but I want you to know that you and your family are on our minds and in our prayers and my heart is broken for you. Lean on everyone around you for as long as you need and don't be afraid to ask for help while you're suffering because there are so many people that love you guys and feel so helpless at a time like this. I'll bet our baby girls are in heaven together sitting on Jesus's lap! Rest in his peace and comfort.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family Emily. My heart aches for you all.
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express how my heart aches for you, Adam and Emily. May you find comfort knowing that Hannah IS WITH JESUS! Lean on Him for strength in the days and weeks ahead...He will not leave you or forsake you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. May the peace and comfort of God surround you during this time.
ReplyDeleteThinking of your family and sending prayers for healing at this devastating time.
ReplyDeleteEmily, I can't find any words. I would do anything to ease this sorrow for you, but I know that God can do so much more with His infinite love. I will pray that you feel it in your bones, and that you continue to be surrounded by believers who love you so much. Her short life, and especially your strength and faith through it, have been an amazing testimony and truly glorified the Father.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry, and I hope you can feel all of our arms around you right now.
Dear Adam and Emily, May you rest in the comforting arms of Jesus as you grieve the loss of Hannah. There are no words just pleadings for God's grace and presence to sustain you. Please know that the Calvin College community is thinking and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May all of you find comfort in the arms of Jesus together.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour family is in our prayers. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteWords seem so inadequate, but our hearts go out to you in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we know that God will give you His strength to sustain you. Please know that we are holding you up in our prayers.
ReplyDelete"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful I know that full well... All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalm 139:14,16b
ReplyDeleteHannah was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. We grieve with you during this time of loss, and rejoice with you in Hannah's ultimate and eternal healing.
Dear Emily and Adam,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you now and every day. Hannah is in a wonderful place with no more suffering and pain.
Love and hugs, Julie & Philip
I am so sorry. I visit Jen's blog as an Adopting from Ethiopia friend. I am an occupational therapist and work with children with special needs and I just love them all! So, sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sad to read about Hannah. The loss of a child is something no parent should ever have to endure. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family during this time.
ReplyDeleteAdam and Emily,
ReplyDeleteWe were so saddened to hear of Hannah. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest knowing she is in a better place now.
Love Always, Dena, Mark, Ryan and Tara
xoxoxo
With heavy hearts we grieve with you. Praying that you will find rest in the arms of Jesus, knowing that He holds you just as surely as He holds your beautiful, healthy, strong little Hannah.
ReplyDeleteWe are so deeply saddened and grieve with you. There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. Please remember you are always in our prayers. Hannah is resting in the shelter of God's wing.
ReplyDeleteDarlene Apicella
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Emily.
ReplyDelete~anne
Dear Vedras,
ReplyDeleteWe are deeply saddened and are in mourning with your family. Our boys were saddened as well and prayed for you this morning unsolicited. We trust with you in Our Lord's goodness, even in the midst of suffering. Praise His name for your continued faithfulness which is a witness to us.
My heart is with you!
ReplyDeleteAdam & Emily -
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news. God has given you the wonderful support of family and friends. Take comfort in them.
Adam, Emliy, Noah, Seth, and Ellie--we're grieving with you in your loss but rejoicing in the hope of the life to come that we have through our Savior Jesus Christ. We're praying for God's comfort and peace to you in your loss of a beautiful little girl,
ReplyDeleteCara Iedema
Oh, you guys. I am so sorry for your heartbreak. May the God of all comfort surround you with his loving arms and carry you through this valley.
ReplyDeleteRejoice in the Lord always, again I will say rejoice!! Philippians 4:4 Rest in knowing that your precious Hannah is with JESUS!! Amen!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry :(
ReplyDeletePraying that God will sustain you with his perfect peace during a time when things are so difficult. We love you so much.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, prayers for all of you
ReplyDeleteDear Emily,Adam,Noah,Seth & Ellie,
ReplyDeleteWe have never met. Jaime Williams asked us to pray for Ellie and all of you when you asked for prayers for Ellie.
Not only has Hannah touched our lives -- all of you have. You are a great testimony to God Almighty -- who uses all of you to give Him praise,honor and glory. May all of your needs be met by Christ Jesus.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Carol & Jerry Williams
You don't know me but I'm friends with your cousin Jen. I have been following your family via your blog and I have to say that you are an inspiration. Through everything you never lose faith or direction. I will pray for your family. Please remember even the short time you had with your little angel and how many lives I'm sure she touched while here.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a friend of Jen O's and have been following your blog since little Ellie was born. You have been an inspiration through all the ups and downs with your special girls. I'm so sorry to hear about your little angel. Words are inadequate, but as I learned this summer with the passing of my father, the best comfort comes from knowing that little Hannah is no longer in any pain and is in the loving arms of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteEmily, Adam, Noah, Seth , and Ellie,
ReplyDeleteWe have never met. I read your blog and your family gives me strength and inspiration. I have been praying for sweet Hannah, she touched so many peoples lives in her short life on earth. She is at peace now. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Cori
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful daughter. Your family is our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Jennifer
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your dear family during this very difficult time. May our dear Lord give you comfort beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all,
The Ives Family in
you are in our prayers, may God's peace surround you.
ReplyDeleteI went to Calvin with both of you, but we have never met. God's blessings to you-my heart aches for you.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are heavy... We will pray for God's protection, strength, and comfort as He holds your hand.
ReplyDeleteDear Vedras,So sorry to read of Hannah's home going.Know that you are lifted up in prayers.May our Saviour surround you with His awesome love and comfort.
ReplyDeleteAdam and Emily, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in such a difficult lose. Words cannont describe how i would feel to lose one of mine, i can only imagine how difficult it is to lose one of your babies. Stephen
ReplyDeleteI heard about your precious "baby girl" Hannah from my neice Donielle Baker. God took my precious only son home to heaven on Valentine's Day 2006. He died in a car accident at 27 yrs. of age. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a child. Only God can help sustain you through your "deep deep sorrow" and only He can mend the broken hearted. My heart aches for you and your family and I know you know a huge celebration is going on in heaven with Hannah at the center of it. HOPE is my special word. You may find you too will embrace one special word that will always remind you of your precious Hannah.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you, and continued to be blessed by your beautiful witness. Thank you for sharing beautiful Hannah with us. If you need anything, pls know we are here! Love, The Benedicts
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss and can't even begin to imagine the grief you are going through right now. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the comfort only He can give, knowing that she now rests with Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I've been reading your blog for a couple years, now, following your struggles and triumphs. You are examples of what is good and strong in the world! That strength will get you through this latest sorrow.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry...I have thought all day on and off, What is the right thing to say. There are no words really to share with you the pain in my heart I feel for your family.Many things I would love to say..just, know, we are praying for your family...so sorry for the deep loss, and thankful she is in the arms of Jesus with no more pain. love you guys. The Sytsmas
ReplyDeleteoh Emily, Adam, family - I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. Precious Hannah touched my heart so deeply. Rejoicing w/ you all in her complete healing and being in the arms of Jesus but crying for your empty arms for her. Words don't even seem right. Praying for you all that you may know His presence and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Emily and Adam and family. My heart is breaking for you. Hannah has touched many lives as have you and Adam and your kids. You are all very special individuals. And I am so sorry that this has happened to you.
ReplyDeleteOur family is praying for strength and courage for your family.
Hugs!
We are praying for all of you. Words can't really express the sorrow, and yet the joy. We praise God for Hannah's life. We praise Him that she is now fully healed, resting with her Savior. May God's incredible love & grace sustain you all. Praying He will fill your emptiness with His peace that passes all understanding. We love you all.
ReplyDeleteDean & Jen & boys
Emily, our thoughts are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing her with everyone through your blog. I'm did not get a to meet her.
ReplyDeleteEmily and family - Hannah is so beautiful!! I wish I could come up with more words than simply I'm sorry for your devastating loss of this sweet baby girl. I shed tears for you and your family, and I send my love and hugs your way. We love you guys and are praying!
ReplyDeleteI'm just seeing this and am so sorry to hear of your loss. Praise God she is now in His arms without pain or tears. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteEmily and family- I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you, and grieving with you.
ReplyDelete(friend of Jen's)
ReplyDeletePlease know that your life is a living testimony of Jesus to everyone around you. I pray that you will have unreasonable peace as you hand that beautiful babe over to the LORD.
Hannah continues to inspire and touch people even as she looks down from heaven with Jesus. :o) We love you and pray you'll find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Praying specifically for rest tonight as you prepare for the next few days. Love and hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeletei trust there is yet light
ReplyDeleteshining from heaven's throne
i know our Savior lives
surely His glory illumines
that great city of God
but here, today, now
all my vistas are clouded
blurred by tears
cast over with sorrow
Weep with those who weep. Mourn with those who mourn.
ReplyDeleteWe love you all and wish we could be there for you right now.
oh my prayers are with you, I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI know you are thankful for the short time you had with Hannah. I know you are thankful you could hold her, kiss her, and take pictures. You long for the day you can have a "normal" family life again, but your loss is so great and your heart hurts. After our little boy died, living just 40 short hours, a mom gave me a card that I have never forgot. It said, "May the God who takes our loved ones home and gives them peace and rest, give me the faith and strength to say, He indeed knows best." Please know families in our church here are joining your church families there in praying for comfort and grace.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss! Continuing to keep you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteEmily and family, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers.
ReplyDeleteAdam and Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our prayers. Words cannot capture what we feel. Know you are prayed for and loved.
I'm picturing Hannah dancing with Jesus, and that brings a smile.
Blessings.
I attend church with Jeff & Jen Osterink and have been following your blog over the past few months. Please accept my sincerest sympathies and prayers in the loss of your sweet Hannah Grace. I have made a donation to Operation Bible Drop out of St. Joseph in honor of Hannah. OBD is a non-profit organization (started by a co-worker of mine) that donates Bibles to ICU units in hospitals all over the US. There will now be one at Spectrum NICU in memory of your sweet little angel. Many blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to return to catch up with your family news and read that Hannah Grace had gone to be with the Lord. I can't imagine how things are for you today - but I can for Hannah and although that is a small comfort, the hope we have brings some joy and peace.... Love and prayers to all of you. May your joy and peace in believing increase as Hannah rests in God's care.
ReplyDeleteI've been blessed by your family's story often. I usually find my way here through your sister-in-law Jen's blog.
ReplyDeleteTonight, it's difficult...just hearing of this news. Hannah is with Jesus. It's miraculous to know that she is at peace and to imagine the new things she must be experiencing there, with Him. Running. Laughing. Skipping.
And yet, your hearts must be heavy with missing her. And grieving. I am praying for you and thinking of you often.
Asking that supernatural joy will be abundant even in a this time of mourning.
Dear Vedras,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sad to hear of your loss. It was such a beautiful funeral. I felt the focus was truly on the Lord and the glorious hope we have in Him. Thank you for your witness to so many through your suffering. Truly God has been glorified. "Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope..." Romans 5
Love,
Candace
Dear Adam,
ReplyDeleteThe C/D/H staff is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!
We are touched by your story and inspired by your faith.
Karen Downard
Like so many others, I'm praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteDitto to what Karen said: your faith is inspiring!
God awlays has a plan. May the Lord uphold through this tough time.
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