Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Sydney Grace has passed

At 2:07 am, our precious angel passed away in my arms. Sydney Grace left us peacefully without suffering. We were blessed to have her for 20 amazing days. When we found out about her Trisomy 18, we did not know the reason. We now know one of the reasons is that she would touch so many peoples' lives and brought so much love. Forever grateful, Lindsey, Joel and Rafe

51 comments:

  1. I've been following your blog since Sydney was born. What a beautiful little girl. My heart aches for you right now. Praying for comfort from the One who knows exactly what you are going through - because He's been there.
    -Jenny

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  2. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, she touched so many hearts just not in Carteret County, but worldwide. She is amongst the angels in heaven this morning playing and laughing. May God give you peace with that thought. Carol Lewis

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  3. Hoping that our wonderful Lord will give you and your family the comfort and strength that you need through this difficult time. I am sure that through all of the tears, there has to be some smiles because that little baby girl has brought so many to their knees talking to God on her and your family's behalf! What a true blessing she was. Heaven surely did receive one special little angel today! May she be completely healed now and watch over you from afar! Until you meet again...God Bless you all!

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  4. I am so sorry to hear you have lost your dear daughter. I pray that you will experience the comfort of a God who loves you and your family. In His Grace, Laurie in Pennsylvania

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  5. No more pain only happiness and play with the other little Angels.

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  6. I am sooo very sorry for your lost. I pray that with God's help, your family will find the peace and comfort that only he can give during times like this.

    Hugs...

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  7. I am so sorry for your loss; at the same time I am so, so happy for the time you were able to spend with Sydney here on Earth. She truly is a miracle and I feel so blessed that I have come to know her story. Sweet Sydney is in Heaven now surrounded by Jesus's loving arms, what a wonderful feeling to know that. God Bless you all and I will be praying for you.

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  8. Thank you for sharing Sydney's amazing journey with us. Her story has touched many lives. She is now resting in our Savior's arms. Just know that my family will continue to pray for yours in the coming days.

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  9. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. May He comfort you all.

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  10. What an amazing little child of God! You guys are such a sweet and precious family (and I've never even met you). I cannot even imagine what you are going through right now. I pray that God will continue to have His loving arms wrapped around you. So thankful for the 20 amazing days you got with her. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith - 2 Timothy 4:7
    Love in Christ, Joy Brock (Tanglewood Church, Kinston NC)

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  11. I love you all! Constantly in my thoughts and prayers! Sleep tight sweet angel girl!

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  12. When there are just no words--lean on Jesus to embrace and hold you.
    Much love and lots of prayers.
    Gary,Yvonne and Miranda Jones

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  13. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful little girl who touch so many people's lives. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prays! God Bless Sydney Grace!!!

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  14. I have been following this blog since she was born. What an amazing baby Sydney Grace was. My heart goes out to the whole family and friends that knew her and loved her very much. We all loved her out here in the blog world. She has touch so many with her amazing story. I will continue to pray for the family. I pray God will wrap his loving arms around everyone.
    With lots of love!
    Christie
    TX

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  15. Very sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers and hugs.
    ~Anastasia

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  16. Bless you for sharing this beautiful girl with us. All life is sacred and special, as Sydney Grace has shown us. May you find peace as you go through this tough time and know that even though she only had 20 days, she touched the lives of many, many people.

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  17. We are thinking of you all today and praying for your peace and comfort. We are thankful you were able to be with her for a little while and our hearts break for you now.
    Sarah and Marcus Drymon

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  18. My heart is heavy with sadness for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  19. I have been following Sydney Grace's journey on your blog since she was born. May your family be in the comfort of the Lord. You will be meeting your sweet girl again someday. She is safe with Jesus, and its wonderful to know that.

    Be blessed in Jesus.

    Zoe from Ontario, Canada

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  20. I'm so sorry that she has passed. She is now in the arms of God and is an angel. I am happy you had the time with her that you did. *hugs* my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  21. Sometimes there aren't any words that someone can say to describe the amount of pain that you are feeling... but just know that your precious baby has bought so many people closer to God. Sydney came in this world with a purpose... and now we know. May God be with you throughout this week and the rest of time... and remember you are receiving prayers throughout the entire world. With much Love, Michelle
    Carteret County

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  22. I've been following along with Sydney's journey as well. I wish your family peace and comfort. I'm thankful you had her so long. I pray that God will remain with you and keep your family close.

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  23. You may never know how God used you to touch others. My heart breaks for what you and your family are going through, I just hope that you can find peace during the hard times and be greatful for the time you had with your very precious child. Times after losing an infant are hard and we often question why this had to happen, Remember that God has a plan and he will never put more on us than we can bear.

    Her time on Earth was short and yet she touched so very many lives, Now she plays in Heaven with my sweet nephew Cameron and God Daughter Brittany. Don't get discouraged as God's Promise is that you will again be reuinited with your daughter.

    Our prayers continue for your family as you strive to find peace and acceptance. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and keep us posted on how you all are doing.

    God Bless and keep His protection over your family.

    -Karina

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  24. I just imagine what it's like to be sydney today...wow to be meeting Jesus, what a day! so sorry for you loss, such a sweet reunion to look forward to. your family is in our prayers.~jennifer

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  25. There are no words that will take the pain away you feel. Just know that God has a plan and will never put more on us than we can bear. My heart breaks knowing and feeling your loss. I truly pray that you can find peace in knowing how many lives your beautiful daughter has touched. You will see her again!!!! Until then know she is in good company with other babies up in Heaven. Thank God for the time you had with her and know that you are in our prayers. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!! With Love and Prayers, Karina & Family OH

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  26. I know that you don't know be but I have followed your story. My prayers are with your family in this time and know that your sweet baby girl has touch my life and clearly so many others. May God bring you peace and know that she was a beautiful angel that I will never forget!

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  27. We are glad that the last chapter closed peacefully for Sydney Grace, and glad also that she is in Heaven, where she has no pain, and she does not struggle at all. Sydney is a miracle, and I'm sure the 20 days her family spent with her were the best ever spent.
    Our prayers follow you always,
    Hannah M
    Emily TC

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  28. Praying for comfort and peace for you all! And, I am praising the Lord for your beautiful witness to the incredible value of each and every life - no matter how short or how long, how young or how old - each life is precious in the Lord's eyes. Your tender mercies toward this blessed little girl have in turn blessed many all over the world and given a renewed vision of the value of life as seen through the eyes of the Lord. May the God of all comforts bless and keep you.

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  29. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her short life with us. She was so precious and I am glad you were able to have her for at least this short time and touch so many lives with your message of hope and love. You are in my prayers.

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  30. I am so glad that you shared your precious Sydney with us for her 20 days of life. What a miracle she is!

    God Bless you and you're all in my prayers.
    Becca

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  31. I have been keeping up with your blog. I am so sorry and sad to hear about your little angel she is safe in the arms of Jesus and she tells you not to worry everthing is going to be ok. My prayers are with you at this time.

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  32. im so sorry about your loss she looks like a beautiful and sweet little angel. God is wathching over you precious baby girl i pray for you.
    Jessica.P MCMS

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  33. I have been following your family since the birth of Sydney Grace! You are very strong individuals who was blessed with a very special little girl! Im sure she has brought many joys to your life over the past 20 days! I am so sorry to hear about her passing. Just remember she is in heaven with no breathing problems or episodes and Im sure there are plenty of people holding her right now. She is now your Angel. I have a little girl and at night we would say a special pray for Sydney Grace and her family!

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  34. Praying for your sweet family!

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  35. Our prayers are with your entire family today. We will continue to send prayers to you. We never met Sydney Grace in person but she has still touched our hearts and reading your blog reminds us of her amazing strength. It warms our hearts to know she got to meet her family and feel your loving arms around her. You are an amazing family and have been such inspiration of what love is about.

    God Bless-

    The Thompson Family
    (Emily)

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  36. I am very very sorry for your loss, of a wonderful and beautiful little girl, i have been following your blog and was so touched by sydney grace's life, the love that you and your family gave to her will live on with her. i am feeling your pain right now and i so hope that you and your family can find some peace knowing that sydney grace is safe and at peace now.
    but one thing i will say is that SYDNEY GRACE will always be in my thoughts and has a big part of my heart.... all your family are in my prayers, please find peace babe x x
    A x x united kingdom!!!!

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  37. I am so sorry...prayers and hugs during this difficult time.

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  38. So thankful that God gave this family 20 days with Miss Sydney. I'm praying for peace, comfort, and God's sweet presence in these day. Sydney is now with Johanna. They are praising our Lord. And one day soon we'll be there too.

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  39. I know you are missing Sydney so deeply. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Our angels pick their earthly families carefully and I know the love you have with Sydney will live on forever.
    Melissa Smurdon
    (Noah's mommy)

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  40. I also have been following your blog since Sydney was born. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful blessing she was for 20 whole days. wow! and now she is in Jesus' lap as content and happy as can be too. Thanks for sharing her with us all. Praying

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  41. I have been following since Sydney was born. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I pray that God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you as only He can. Thanks for letting us be part of Sydneys life. Will be praying.

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  42. My heart aches for ALL of you! I am SO sorry! This just broke my heart today. I just loved checking on Sydney and just love looking at her picture. Thank you SO much for sharing her with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today!!
    Renia (Michigan)

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  43. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Beautiful Sydney was truly a blessing!

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  44. Heaven is so much brighter with precious little Sydney Grace. She has touched so many lives. Prayers are going up for your family.

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  45. The words I am sorry, seem so inadequate. The child that was not supposed to live, lived. She lived, she breathed, she existed. The world is now a better place. Thank goodness for people like you. People with courage. People that love unconditionallly.

    Hugs
    ((((((Lisa))))))))))

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  46. I am so sorry to hear of Sydney's passing. My your Angel rest comfortably with the lord and may you cherish the 20 days you were able to have with her. God Bless you all.

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  47. When I held this tiny little baby in my arms and kissed her sweet face, I felt like I was kissing the face of God. Her short time on this earth brought so many people to their knees and united entire communities in prayer. Lindsey, your strength and your faith over the past few months has inspired so many of us to be better people. Thank you for sharing your sweet angel with us and allowing her to bless the lives of over 7,000 people. I love you and will continue to pray for strength and healing that only He can provide.

    Jessica Hopkins

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  48. Thoughts and prayers being sent for your family. May God comfort you during your time of loss.

    Diane

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  49. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little daughter with us. And Thankyou for allowing us to pray for her with you. May God grant your family, and all who celebrate this life with you, his peace and visions of your darling girl, in Jesus arms, restored, healed and no tears. May God's comfort keep you; his love surround you, and his strenght be yours in the face of every weaknes. God's blessing upon you.

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  50. MY PRAYERS ARE WiTH & YOURS. THANK YOU FOR SHARiNG SYDNEY GRACE'S 20 DAYS OF LiFE WiTH US ALL!! MAY THE LORD GiVE YOU & YOUR FAMiLY THE STRENGTH TO GO ON. YOU NOW HAVE A SWEET BABY GiRL LOOKiNG DOWN ON YOU & NOW TAKiNG CARE OF YOU!!

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  51. I am so sorry to hear that Sydney Grace had to go to her Heavenly home so soon. I've been following via Facebook since her birth. She has touched many people during her short life. Thank you for sharing her with us. May God comfort your family. You have a precious angel in Heaven that you will see again some day!

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