Friday, March 16, 2012

When Will It Stop Hurting?

How can a strong, healthy baby be here one minute and gone the next?

How can I comfort the parents whose arms are empty?

How can we keep on living?

When will the tears stop flowing?

I know time will help heal but it hurts so much right now!

I understand the plan of salvation, but it's hard to even take a breath.

Farewell, our sweet, sweet, Grady.


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52 comments:

  1. JulieMarch 16, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Oh Connie, I am so sorry for the loss of baby Grady. May God bless your family with peace. Lots of peace and lots of love.

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  2. Jenny LynnMarch 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    So sorry about your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Lots of hugs!

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  3. GingerMarch 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Oh Connie... I am so so sorry! My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you and your family. This breaks my heart.

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  4. Vicki @ Grams Made ItMarch 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Connie, my heart breaks for all of you. I'm so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful baby.

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  5. LisAwayMarch 16, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Connie, I only know you from Karen's blog, but I found myself crying when I heard about what happened and wanted to express my sympathy and let you know that the prayers of an almost perfect stranger are with your family.

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  6. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 16, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I'm so very sorry. I've lifted you up tonight asking God to comfort you and give you strength. Blessings, Marlene

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  7. lesaMarch 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I am so sorry. Thinking of you Connie and your family.

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  8. NatalieMarch 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Oh my dear Connie, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Little baby Grady is so beautiful. I am having you in my deepest prayers and asking for the Lord to send you and Grady's family comfort and love.

    Please let me know what the plans are for services etc and what I can do.

    I love you and send you the biggest hugs.

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  9. Ann MarieMarch 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I have a pit in my stomach.

    I am soooo sorry for everything.
    All that you are feeling.. and experienceing.. I know well.

    MANY prayers of comfort, love and strength headed to you and your family.... ♥

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  10. KimmieMarch 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Connie, I've cried tears today badly, as soon as I got a text from Tauna this afternoon. I'm so glad we got to see that sweet little guy last weekend! I can't believe how sweet and good natured he was...I don't think I heard a peep from him. Truly an angel!

    My heart aches for Candice...I can't imagine the hurt, tears, agony and sadness she must be going through right now!!

    Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you and your family and may you feel an abundance of friends and family who love and care about you during this difficult time.

    Your last sentence: "but it's hard to even take a breath", made me cry even harder.

    Connie you really truly, are one of the most inspirational women I know and I just hope you know how much I love and care about you!!

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  11. karenMarch 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I'm so sorry Connie - such a sweet little boy. My prayers will be going out for you and your family. He must be a special little boy indeed.

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  12. VanessaMarch 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I can't believe this happens, I can't even understand it. I am so sorry that you all are going through this.

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  13. gigiMarch 16, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    This news took my breath away. I am so sorry to hear such sad and heartbreaking news. My heart aches for your sweet Candice and you and your family.
    Praying for peace and comfort and understanding for all of yall.
    ((big hugs, Connie)
    Much Love.

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  14. Kristina P.March 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Oh, my heart stopped when I read this! I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss. My prayers are with you all.

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  15. peggyMarch 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    I am so sorry Connie for you and all your family.

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  16. LinnMarch 16, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Connie, I've followed your blog for some time and have never commented, but I just had to when I read this post.

    I am sobbing and my heart is just broken for all of you. Your sweet Grady was born just a month after our youngest and my mind cannot even wrap around how completely heartbreaking this must be.

    I'm so very, very sorry. Please know a little family in Boston is praying for all of you and that you are constantly in our thoughts.

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  17. Welcome to the Garden of EganMarch 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Dear Connie I don't know what to say. I wish there was something. My heart just hurts for you and Candice. What a sweet little man.
    You are so much in our prayers!
    I love you.

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  18. ValerieMarch 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I don't know what to do besides pray so I will do lots of that for you. I'm so sorry.

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  19. JulieMarch 16, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Connie, I'm so sorry. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  20. JulieMarch 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    I am so very very sorry. I can't imagine the sorrow. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  21. CBMarch 16, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Connie I don't know what to say. The loss of a baby is about the hardest thing to endure. My heart is hurting for you and your daughter and the family.
    Such a sweet little angel.
    Hugs and prayers!

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  22. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Hugs and a few tears from Davis County.

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  23. ValerieMarch 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Connie,
    I am so sorry for the heartache you and your family are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I knew the right words to say, but I think in this situation there are none.
    Love you, my friend.

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  24. MomzaMarch 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    This is so very sad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family that peace will come to your hearts.

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  25. The Pettit FamilyMarch 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    We are so, so sorry. I wish I could hug all of you.

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  26. Grandma HoneyMarch 16, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    oh no no no. I am so heartbroken for you. Your sweet little Grady. What a special little angel. Your family will be in my every prayer.

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  27. RebeccaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I am so very sorry Connie.

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  28. KazzyMarch 17, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    No words. None. *sigh*

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  29. J.March 17, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I wish I could offer some beautiful words of comfort, but words are never enough. I'm so very sorry.

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  30. YvonneMarch 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Oh, my sweet friend, I am so very sorry.

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  31. Patty PattersonMarch 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and to Grady's parents. May God comfort them as only He can.

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  32. Jenn AllphinMarch 17, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  33. wendyMarch 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I hurried and came over here this morning as Ann left me an email that your grandson passed away.
    I wanted to throw up.
    I was paniced.
    Such sorrow. His BIG smile just warms your heart.
    There is little that takes the pain away right now...........yes, even though we do understand the plan of salvation and THANK GOODNESS for that blessing.
    But the pain is something we each have to experience.

    You know I will be thinking of you and praying for Grady's parents and all of you.
    So many questions....so many why's.

    Love you my friend.

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  34. wendyMarch 17, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I hurried and came over here this morning as Ann left me an email that your grandson passed away.
    I wanted to throw up.
    I was paniced.
    Such sorrow. His BIG smile just warms your heart.
    There is little that takes the pain away right now...........yes, even though we do understand the plan of salvation and THANK GOODNESS for that blessing.
    But the pain is something we each have to experience.

    You know I will be thinking of you and praying for Grady's parents and all of you.
    So many questions....so many why's.

    Love you my friend.

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  35. BarbalootMarch 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I am so sorry!! I will keep your family in my prayers.

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  36. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Oh Connie....Candice is such a wonderful mother and aunt, you can see it in her when you meet her. I am so heartbroken this is happening to her.

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  37. Nancy FaceMarch 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Oh, sweet Connie, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so very sorry.

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  38. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    so so sorry. your family will be in my prayers. may God bless your sweet family.

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  39. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    My deepest sympathy in your loss. May the knowledge that so many are praying for you all give you some comfort in this difficult time.

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  40. mCatMarch 17, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Connie, my heart hurts for you and your family. You are right when you say it hurts to even breathe. Praying for some comfort and peace for you all.

    xoxoxo

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  41. tammyMarch 18, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    My heart stopped for a moment when I read this post. I am so deeply sorry. I know your hearts are breaking. Many prayers sent your way.

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  42. Susan RMarch 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    What in the world? Did I miss a post about something? What happened? I'm so sorry. I just can't believe it. Was this expected? I'm just in shock.
    My prayers go out to you and your family.

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  43. Mimi SueMarch 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Can't even imagine the pain. So very sorry for you and your family. Thank goodness we know what we know but still...So very hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mimi

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  44. ValerieMarch 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    My heart is in pieces as I mourn with you and your family. May the light of the Gospel help you get through this terrible time. I add my prayers to the many that are already being sent Heavenward for you!
    God Bless....

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  45. JoanieMarch 19, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Oh Connie,
    I feel so sad for you and Candace and family. My eyes are just filled with tears, my dear friend.

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  46. HeffalumpMarch 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I'm so sorry Connie. It's so awful not being able to understand when life isn't fair.

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  47. LesaMarch 19, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Connie I heard at church yesterday about the loss of your little grandson. My heart aches for you, your family, your daughter and her family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.

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  48. Doran & JodyMarch 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    So sorry to hear about baby Grady.
    Squish for you and your family.

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  49. ConnieMarch 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    So very heartbreaking to lose a precious child. Hugs to you and your family at this time.

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  50. MikkiApril 1, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Connie, I just saw this....I'm just speechless. I'm so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful little angel. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. {{hugs}}

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  51. TeachinfourthApril 6, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Sometimes it hurts for a long time. We don't want it to, we want the pain to go away now; unfortunately, it doesn't always work out the way we'd like.

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  52. Susan AndersonApril 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    My heart is breaking for all of you.
    Prayers and more prayers, coming your way.

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