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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.


52 comments:

Julie said...

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.

Jenny Lynn said...

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

Ginger said...

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.

Vicki @ Grams Made It said...

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

LisAway said...

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.

StitchinByTheLake said...

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

lesa said...

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

Natalie said...

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.

Ann Marie said...

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.... ♥

Kimmie said...

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!!

karen said...

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.

Vanessa said...

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

gigi said...

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.

Kristina P. said...

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.

peggy said...

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

Linn said...

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.

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

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.

Valerie said...

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

Julie said...

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

Julie said...

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

CB said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Valerie said...

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.

Momza said...

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

The Pettit Family said...

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

Grandma Honey said...

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.

Rebecca said...

I am so very sorry Connie.

Kazzy said...

No words. None. *sigh*

J. said...

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

Yvonne said...

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

Patty Patterson said...

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.

Jenn Allphin said...

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

wendy said...

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.

wendy said...

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.

Barbaloot said...

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

Vanessa said...

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.

Nancy Face said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.

mCat said...

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

tammy said...

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.

Susan R said...

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.

Mimi Sue said...

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

Valerie said...

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....

Joanie said...

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

Heffalump said...

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

Lesa said...

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.

Doran & Jody said...

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

Connie said...

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

Mikki said...

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}}

Teachinfourth said...

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.

Susan Anderson said...

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