Our precious granddaughter, Hannah Shiloh, passed away peacefully yesterday evening...
we are so grateful that we had a chance to meet her!
A friend stopped by with some tulips and this beautiful poem a few days ago...A Visitor From Heaven
~Twila Paris
A visitor from Heaven
If only for a while
A gift of love to be returned
We think of you and smile
A visitor from Heaven
Accompanied by grace
Reminding of a better love
And of a better place
With aching hearts and empty arms
We send you with a name
It hurts so much to let you go
But we’re so glad you came
We’re so glad you came
A visitor from Heaven
If only for a day
We thank Him for the time He gave
And now it’s time to say
We trust you to the Father’s love
And to His tender care
Held in the everlasting arms
And we’re so glad you’re there
We’re so glad you’re there
With breaking hearts and open hands
We send you with a name
It hurts so much to let you go
But we’re so glad you came
We’re so glad you came
Judy, I am so sorry to hear your news. Yet there is much joy in sorrow and your visit yesterday with your precious grandchild was indeed a visit from heaven. What strength you exude. After the storm we weather there is a 'peace that passeth understanding' which we are given from above.
ReplyDeleteOur thots and prayers continue to be with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Judy...I am very sorry to hear the news as well...I did not understand yesterday..Your all in my prayers..Dee Dee
ReplyDeleteJudy, please know that our thoughts & prayers will continue for you and your family. Elma
ReplyDeleteJudy, your family's faith has been an incredible testimony to me. The song you posted is powerful. I am certain that other options were made available and yet Lisa and Kris followed the Lord's direction.
ReplyDeleteMay this grieving season be visited with much comfort and even joy knowing that precious Hannah is completely whole and well in heaven.
The picture that you shared yesterday blessed me so much. You have six beautiful grandchildren. Four who are with you, one on the way, and one whose home is heaven.
Blessings...
My prayers are with you and your family, Judy. Such a short visit but what an impact she left!
ReplyDeleteIf tears help bring healing --- healing has begun. What a difficult day for Kris and Lisa's families. Is there anything harder than the loss a child?? Oh the pain!!
ReplyDeleteLove the name Hannah Shiloh.
Love and Prayers.
Martha
Judy, Just want to let you know that our love and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days. Laurie
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss! Baby Hannah was blessed to be born into such a wonderful loving family. I'll be praying for you and your loved ones. If you are interested, there is another family that has just recently gone through this experience with a trisomy 13 baby. Here is their blog link.
ReplyDeletehttp://neufeldfamily.blogspot.com/
The grandmother's blog is listed in the friends links as well.
Holding you close to our hearts.
ReplyDeleteThere's more tulips today.
OH Judy, that is such a beautiful poem and really says it so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI really am at a loss at what to say.
Please be assured of our prayers!!
((((hugs))))
The poem so poignantly says it all...may God bless and comfort you and your family as you grieve this loss while also rejoicing that little Hannah is with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteSara
There is really not much one can say at a time like this except I am so sorry about your grandchild. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Jude- my heart aches for you. I just listened to my phone msgs - we were so hopeful she would stay here a little longer....
ReplyDeleteThat poem is perfect. So glad you were able to see her if only for a short time. Our prayers are with you all...hope we can see you soon.
Dot
You all are in my thoughts and prayers, as always. You were so blessed to have Hannah Shiloh in your life, even for just a short while. Such a precious beauty.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jan
Judy,
ReplyDeleteMy heart stopped as I read your post today. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that those here at the Quill will be lifting you and your family to the Father. Much love and prayers, Miss Sandy
So sorry for your loss Aunt Judy, and like everyone else, I am so glad you all got to spend time with her before she had to go. I've been praying for everyone, and I will continue to do so. I can't imagine the heartbreak. I look forward to meeting her one day :)
ReplyDeleteMy dear Judy...there are no words that can say enough or expressions of grief that can match yours...just take comfort that little Hannah is with her family in Heaven and being rocked by Angels...
ReplyDeleteSandi