Gavin David Bruce Norton
October 24, 2009-January 7, 2010
For the last few days,
our baby was the most
loved and prayed for baby
in the world.
Thank you for that.
God is real.
God is good.
Because of the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of
Jesus Christ,
we will live together again.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 1415 Newer› Newest»Oh your little angel is so loved. So many people have been praying for you and your little family. I hope you feel Christ's love wrap around your shoulders.
Little Gavin must have been pretty special. I send my love to you and your family.
thank you natalie and richie for sharing gavin's story and life with us. thank you for being so brave. thank you for your faith. gavin fought hard, and he inspired every one of us. i wonder if we added all the heartache from every one of these loving comments, if it would even come close to the complexity of what you might feel.
I let a tear when reading this story .. very powerful for the future ..
I don't even know you but it break my hart.
in mind. Hetty Holland
I'm SO sorry for your loss! You don't know me but I came across your story through twitter. Your faith is incredible. Praying for your family! :(
Wishing you strength, grace, and the sweetest memories as you go through this and, eventually, start to heal.
We are praying for your sweet family <3
Natalie, I am at a loss for words. Know that we are mourning with you and you are still in our prayers. your faith is inspiring! Love you.
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family. And, thank you for sharing your faith to the rest of the world. Your compassion for our Farther is so powerful.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
May God's arms surround you and hold you tightly. Know He is there. I pray you feel His love more than ever before. Still praying for you and the family. Much love. x
Trying to pull myself together here.... So heartbroken for you. As a mother, not having had to experience this kind of a trial, I can only imagine how heavy your heart must feel right now.
God IS good and He loves you in more ways that we know. You will hold your little Gavin again.
Thank you for the lessons in faith you have expressed these last few days.
We love you and little Gavin (although we don't know you)
Thank you for allowing us to pray in behalf of your sweet little Gavin. My heart aches for you. You are an Angel Mother who now has a Celestial Son.
Please let us know if there is a bank account set up for expenses for the services or for whatever you might need.
Today, Together Forever has taken on a deeper meaning. May Our Heavenly Father bless you in full measure, send angels to buoyed you up. You are in our prayers.
My heart goes out to you....thoughts & prayers are with you all
I'm am so completely heartbroken for you guys. I'm so, so, SO sorry this happened :( I prayed for Gavin, like many others, but I guess God knew is was needed up above :( I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Praying for you and your family
I am so sorry. We prayed so hard for you, and will continue to pray for your family for peace and comfort at this time. Our deepest condolences go to you.
I am so sorry to hear about your Gavin! So devastating! You and your family are in my prayers.
Amber
Natalie, I have no words of comfort, no objects of peace, to help ease your pain. But though I come here with empty hands, please know that my heart is full of love and support from across the country. Your family will be in my thoughts on this day, and for many hereafter.
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could do more even though I don't even know you. My heart aches for you.
I am praying for you and your family through this time and moving forward.
Zizette
I am so terribly sorry for you and your family. I greatly admire your faith and strength as a daughter of our Heavenly Father, a nurturing mother, and an inspirational wife. I know you will see and be reunited with little Gavin again. Right now, he is partying it up with his amazing Uncle Gavin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep your chin up sunshine.
I am so sorry for your loss. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry this has happened. My heart goes out to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. Love you guys.
My heart and prayers go out to you, Natalie. My little two year old is also named Gavin, so your loss affects me that much more. May you be comforted and know that you're loved.
I am so terribly sorry. I remember people telling me my faith was amazing when we lost our son and I didn't understand it...and now that is so much what I want to say to you. Cling to each other, cling to God, cling to your love of Gavin. May God grant you every measure of peace in the coming days. My heart aches for you, and I will continue to pray.
Natatlie- Julie has been keeping us posted on your little Gavin. This morning when we received her phone call my heart sank. I am speechless... I am so so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Your son and my son were born the same day. I'm so sorry for your families loss.
Without personally knowing you or your sweet Gavin, I am and will continue to pray for you. Adjusting to your new reality will be something you can only do while leaning on God.
Just wanted to add my love and heartfelt wishes of peace and comfort to surround you and your family at this time. After we lost our twin daughters a year and a half ago, I was a little confused about the blessings and the promises I had felt that they would be healed. Then, I read somewhere a quote about there being a difference between being healed and being cured. While Gavin may not have been cured from his sicknesses, he has been healed and made whole. I pray that that same healing will come to your heart as you find your way through this dark valley of grief. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
Prayers for peace and comfort and an overflowing presence of Jesus for you now and in the coming days.
Blessings,
Amy
I am so sorry for your loss. Please, let us know if there's anything a far-away blog reader can do. Prayers for peace are going to your family from California.
My heart just fell as I saw the dates after Gavin's name, but you're right, Gavin made his impact on so many in such a short time and has already received such love.
You are such a model of faith and motherhood...don't lose it in your days ahead...it has served you well.
From one bereaved mom to another...Take Care. Peace be with you in the days ahead.
I am devastated for you. Thinking of you and wishing for peace.
My families thoughts and prayers will be with yours. Our hearts go out to you.
I've been praying for you and your family and am so sorry to hear of your loss. So sorry. I felt inspired to share this blog with you... www.adailyscoop.blogspot.com. Stephanie has gone through what you may be experiencing and you may or may not want to contact her. Surround yourself with a good support group and you will find help when you need it most.
I have a testimony that God only asks of us what we can handle and you I know you are STRONG. I don't know you personally but I can tell from your writing that you are brave and strong and many people want to have the strength that you do.
I also feel I should say that your story has touched my life and brought me closer to my Heavenly Father and I appreciate your willingness to share it. If I could do more for you I would in a heartbeat. I'm sorry.
My heart is broken for you and your family. I can only imagine. But I want to thank you for your unfailing example of faith through trials and grief. I pray that the comfort you felt from the spirit, will carry you through. Know that prayers are continuing on your behalf.
You and your family will be in my prayers. It is so encouraging to see you holding onto your faith in Jesus at this difficult time. Keep holding on, He's the only one who can heal your hurt.
Oh Natallie I can't express how sorry I am about Gavin. I know how hard it was for you to get pregnant and how excited you were to finally get him. We go through allot of tough things in life, but for sure this would be one of the worst. I know your faith will get you through. We love you and Richey and you boys! You will have our continued prayers...
I am so sorry for your loss. Many hugs from across the miles. Peace and love, Rashmi
I'm so sorry.
Your precious son touched the hearts of thousands during his mission here on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You and your family will be in my prayers. It is so encouraging to see you holding onto your faith in Jesus at this difficult time. Keep holding on, He's the only one who can heal your hurt.
I first learned about Gavin from the Digital Photography School's site. I have been sending energy and thoughts to Gavin and will now send them to you and your family. My heart feels your pain... Houston, Texas
Oh, Natalie, I'm sending love and prayers to you and your family.
I am so sorry. I only saw the topmost posting after my comment. My thoughts are with you. Rest peacefully little one.
Bjorgolfur H. - Norway
I am so sorry for your loss....my love and prayers are sent your way! xxoo
Ooof. Life can change so quickly. Praying for you. So grateful you have such an abounding faith and such a strong and loving Father in Heaven who is listening. Jesus wept with Lazarus' sisters and I know he is weeping with you. Blessings until you're with your baby again.
I am so sorry for your loss! God bless him and your family. Familes are forever.
God be with him til you meet again!
my heart broke after hearing your story.
my prayers are with you all.
the printed word can never express the sorrow. I only knew Gavin through your blog, and our prayers have followed you. Cradled now in the arms of the Heavenly Father, Gavin will always be with you, and I pray that you can live in His love.
Your story of faith and testimony have helped me at a time when I really needed it. My sincerest prayers are with your family at this time.
I have only known of you and your family for these last few moments I have been reading your blog. I heard from a friend of a friend of your loss. I wanted to let you all know I am thinking of your family in this time. I pray that the peace of God is with you and slowly but surely you can heal. It is truely amazing that God used you to carry this sweet little one for 9 months, care for him so faithfully through his life on earth, just so he could have life for eternity with God in heaven. Truely amazing!!!
As a mother my heart breaks for you. But I praise God for the thousands that He united in prayer during this time. That in itself is a miracle and I praise God for Gavin's little life...however short it may have been. May you feel His unending love and a peace that surpasses all understanding during this time. Continuing to lift you up in prayer, Natalie!
Oh, there are no words. I am so very sorry.
Prayers are still headed your way. I'm so very, very sorry.
Mrs Chaos
Natalie-
I am so sorry for your loss. You are very right that God is real and God is good. But my heart is breaking for you right now. Sending love your way.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss and all the pain you must be feeling right now!! May Jesus Hold you in His arms and be a source of strength and light for you and your family!!
I have had two girlfriends experience the tragic loss of losing babies. It is so unnatural for mothers to experience this. I hardly have any words to express my sympathies.
God Bless you and your family in this time of tears. If you feel at all in the future, you want to talk to another mother who lost her baby, you just let me know and I will get you her contact info.
So Sorry,
Robin
Heartbroken for you all. So blessed and inspired by your courageous faith.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you will all be together someday. I don't even know you but my thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. Thank you for being a great example of Faith in God even in great trials and tribulation.
I am so sorry for your loss. We just lost our baby boy in July, so I am right there with you, feeling the ache. I will be praying for you and your family during this time of hardship. I pray that God brings you comfort and reassurance during this time.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your faith it is a beautiful testament to our Creator and your son. Blessings to you and your family.
Natalie, I don't know you. You don't know me. But one common denominator we have is being a mother. The love I have for my sons is like none other, and because of this, I know the love you have for sweet baby Gavin. My heart is heavy for you, and breaks for you. Please know that every corner of the world is STILL praying for you and yours, and won't stop. Especially right now. God bless you during this heart-rending period. Many, many prayers headed your way.
My heart goes out to you and your family!! Your son was a very stong baby and did everything he could.
God Bless you!
Kati
You are strong! Thank you for your inspiration. My thoughts and prayers continue with your family.
I haven't posted before but I have been following the past few days and offered tears and prayers for you and Gavin. I'm sorry for your loss but you have such strength and faith. God bless you and your family.
Such a short life...how did he touch SO many people in such a short time?!! He brought us all closer to our Father in Heaven as we prayed on his behalf. Thank you for sharing your strength with us, Natalie.
(Angeline -Ashleigh's Aunty)
When I saw the post on the Digital Photo email I get everyday about Gavin, he has been all I have been able to think about. I can't even begin to estimate your pain, I have yet to bear children. But God is with us through all the events in our lives and fortunately, we'll see on loved ones on the other side. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I found your blog today via a reTweet. Many prayers and good thoughts going your family's way. I am so, so sorry.
I'm so sorry that you and your family has had to go through this. I'm praying for you and thinking about all of you. Your constant faith in God and his plan is the most inspiring testimony I've ever witnessed. Thank you for touching my life in a way I never though possible. If there is ANYTHING we can do for you and your family, please let me know. Lots of love being sent your way.
Heather Cole
I am so saddened. I will keep your family in my prayers. I am so so sorry. You are my hero.
All my love and compassion to you, Natalie. I think you are amazing, and will continue to be.
Thank you to blessed baby Gavin for letting me practice my faith with real intent.
we love you guys! God has worked many miracles through Gavin in such a short time on earth. What a choice individual he is.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.
Families are Forever.
I'm so sorry... my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
Will keep you and your family in our Prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am heartbroken for you. I have been praying and will continue to pray for you and your family.
I don't know you at all, but a friend of mine posted a link to your blog on her twitter. i just started reading yesterday to get myself caught up. I'm so saddened today to see your post. I'm sitting in my office crying for you because I can't imagine the many emotions you must be feeling. I'll be lifting you & your family up from Georgia. I know God will grant you peace.
I don't know you all and just saw the link to your blog from a dear friend's facebook page. But, I am crying and praying for you now. You all are an AMAZING testimony. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you and give you peace. So incredibly sorry for your loss.
i don't know you but i heard about your story from Chelsea who is a friend of mine. I've never been so touched and inspired by a complete stranger. You have such great faith. I can see it in every post on your blog. I couldn't imagine all that you went through. I too know that he is with our Father in Heaven and is at peace. I know he will bless you. Thank you for sharing your ordeal. You are an incredible inspiration to me and many others.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family. I only know you thru your blog, but you seem like an amazing woman, mother, daughter, and wife. Your boys are so blessed to have you as a mother. It's weird, even though I don't know your family, I have been thinking of Gavin the past few days and I just had a feeling he had passed when I woke this morning. My heart broke for you and I cried. I know my children are literally a piece of my heart and I can't even imagine the million pieces your heart must be broken into. I will continue to pray for you Natalie.
xoxo
Kelli
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious angel!! He has touched so many people in his short life and has brought so many people to prayer and faith! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! You will be together again!
Families are Forever!!
I am so very sorry. I cannot imagine how your heart is hurting. God bless you and that precious baby boy.
Word can't express my sorrow...May the Lords love carry you through this... I am glad you know you will all be together forever.
We are praying for you and yours...
I am so very sorry. I hope you feel the thousands of prayers on your family's behalf. You will see your sweet little boy again.
Rest in peace sweet, sweet Gavin.
No mother should ever have to endure such pain. I am so sorry for you and your family. May you find strength in God.
Many prayers for you.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
who knows if you'll even read this. I don't know how to get a hold of you. One day if you read this...know that I love you. I wish I had an extra heart to give you. I wish I could help you breath. please please know I am here.
I'm so sorry . I've been praying for your family since I found out about your situation through Jon Canlas. I know your son is more alive now than you and I. Thank you for your example of strength and testimony. My family is praying for yours.
i'm so sorry Nat! I'm so glad we have the gospel. Keep being strong. Families are forever.
Our Hearts are with you. He certainly was prayed for all over the world. with love and continued prayers. Rachel
Your faith lifts me up. My prayers lift you and yours up.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope you can find peace in this trying time.
My prayers are with you and your family in this hard time. Praise God for his promise of eternity.
I don't know you, but I love you. I love your baby and your family. My heart is literally aching for you right now, and am struggling for words to say. I pray you and your family will sail on faith and the love you have for each other.
Nat, Richie and boys,
I've been following your blog for a very long time and you have inspired great things in my photography. I feel like I know you... I know you have no idea who I am, but I wanted to express my sympathies.
I'm so sorry to hear about Gavin. You will forever cherish the moments that you were blessed to have him in your arms. Our Father is now holding him in His great big arms.
Here are the lyrics and a link to "Visitor from Heaven" by Twila Paris.
http://popup.lala.com/popup/576742249013968961
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
I pray this song brings you peace... I know it has been very special to two friends of mine that lost their infants. What's amazing is that some of us take a lifetime to make an impression on people's hearts for the Lord, some are special enough to live only for a little while and reach the world.
I will continue to pray for you and your family in this hard time. The pain will never go away, but I pray that time will heal.
i'm so sorry. there is no words right now that i'm sure is comforting to you. just sorry. i can't imagaine what you are going through. what beautiful little boy....
he must be a special little boy that gets to return home to our loving heavenly father.
my heart aches for you.
xoxo
I am so sorry, What a precious little guy and what a huge loss.So thankful we know beyond a shadow of a doubt we will see our loved ones again...Tears are pouring down my face as I imagine that day... your little guy will be there waiting to show his momma around! Lord were ready!! You can come NOW!!:) I dont know you but have been through loss myself I cannot imagine losing a child though my heart aches for you. You will be in my prayers.
Oh Nat! My family is praying for yours and sending lots of love your way.
God knows what it's like to lose a son, and He's keeping yours in His arms, waiting for the day you'll be reunited.
Gavin has brought a tremendous ray of light into this dark world.
thank you for sharing.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. A friend had passed on the prayer request. God IS good though and your faith is strong. May he sustain you during this time and forever as you will always miss him. God bless you and know that prayers are being lifted up for you all around (even from people you don't know). Much love...
Hey Natalie,
You brought so many people together and closer to God through this gut wrenching experience. I am grateful to have shared this experience with you even if it didn't have the outcome we wanted. Know that the world loves you and your family as we continue to pray for angels to watch over your wonderful family.
I am so sorry for your loss of Gavin. I am so glad that you have found comfort in your knowledge of eternal families. That won't take away the pain, but it gives the hope that we need to go on.
Lots of prayers and love coming your way. Gavin is an angel, and he's still with you.
I did not want to scroll down and read this post when I saw it's title because I was so fearful for what it would say. I don't know you, but I am so deeply sorry for you and your family's loss. I am not a person who prays, but I have been praying for you and yours every day and will continue to do so.
I really don't know you but was looking to see about your story. I am truly sorry for your loss. I have a good friend that has had a sick little boy having over 40 surgeries in just 4 1/2 years. He just passed away yesterday. Her perspective is amazing and I thought I would share it with you in hopes of finding comfort in her words. I will pray for peace and comfort for your family.~Hope www.thewondertwins.blogspot.com
In those moments that you feel you can't go on, feel our prayers and love. What a loved little boy.
So sorry for your loss. What a heartbreak to lose a child. Please know that complete strangers are praying for you and your family.
I'm so sorry. Our first baby went the same way - with all the swelling and everything, right there at Primary Children's. That doesn't ease your pain, but I want you to know that you will get through it. Prayers have been answered, miracles have occurred, but God knows best. It's okay to be mad or crushed or whatever you need to feel. Peace will come with time. I remember my heart hurt physically for days. Weeks. Still does sometimes. We hurt because we love them SO much. People will say things that hurt you more than help, but their intentions are good. I'm so sorry for your loss. You will never be the same but you can be happy. Love you. Cry as much as you want - it's a sign of love, not weakness.
my prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. please accept my most heartfelt condolences. your faith is extraordinary and inspiring. peace.
owie :( I'm sorry for your loss at this time. My heart definitely goes out to you during this difficult time as well :(
Danny
I am so sorry to hear about little Gavin. My heart breaks for your family. Gavin is no longer in pain and is with our Heavenly Father. I will keep my thoughts and prayers with your family as you go through this difficult time, pray that God give you the strength to go on.
Diana - Wisconsin
Your bloggng has been inspiring to me.. I'm so sorry for your loss.. I'm very grateful for your example of faith, thank you for that.. May God be with you til you meet your sweet son again.
I'm so sorry Natalie, your baby boy is so precious... my heart aches for you and your family.
Little Baby Gavin is with Uncle Gavin and I know that they are helping Heavenly Father do his work. What a wonderful team they will make. My heart goes out to your family but YES! God is Good! He loves your family! We are praying for you.
My heart sank when I read this...
But because of Christ I can look forward to seeing my babies one day too, just as you will. The photo of the two of you is so very precious.
You are a shining example of faith. I can't imagine having to watch my son suffer as you did yours and not be able to offer any comfort. Sounds similar to another Father Son relationship that we are all aware of. Rely on Him. He knows and understands the heart ache you are feeling.
My name is Melissa Simar, I saw your blog last night for the first time, and I spent all night thinking of you guy's and praying for all of you. I can't imagine what this has been like for all of you. It breaks my heart. Gavin will now be your angel and take care of you how you cared for him. I just can't express enough how my heart goes out to you and your family. I will continue to pray for your families healing. Thank you for sharing Gavin with all of us!
My heart breaks for your family but your words said it best, you will one day be reunited with your sweet little man. So much love and prayers sent to you and your family x
My heart is broken for you and your wonderful family. Your faith has touched so many people, and definately been an enormous inspiration to me. Baby Gavin had a bigger impact in his short life than most people have in 90 years on earth. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
Skye-Alberta,Canada
Natalie my heart breaks for you and your family. While we have never met, I feel like I know you. Your faith, strength and courage is amazing and beautiful. My prayers will not stop, they will continue for you and your family. God called Gavin home, he needed your beautiful angel to help him with his work. You will be reunited one day. God is good.
We all join together to pray for you and your family and to lift you up and carry you through this troubled time. If you need anything, ANYTHING, we are here.
God bless you, God bless your family, and God love and bless that beautiful angel Gavin and keep him close to his side until you see him again.
I'm a friend of Mandy Kongaika. She sent me this link a few days ago. I have been following the progress of your baby through this blog. I am so sorry to here of your loss. He was a precious baby. I know Heavenly Father loves you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tori Bradford
How wonderful it was that God chose YOU to love one of his children during their short time on Earth. You are an amazingly strong God loving woman. I am sorry for your lose, my heart & prayers goes out to Gavins entire family. You ARE a GREAT momma bear!
I'm so sorry. May our faith comfort your hearts.
Dear Natalie and Richie,
We are so very very sorry. Our family has been praying for Baby Gavin and for you and your family.
We love all of you and know that Heavenly Father's plans are not always what WE hope for or understand, but no doubt he has that precious baby in His loving arms today.
With Love, Carol and Dan Fetzer
I am weeping and so sad and simultaneously blown away by your strength. Your testimony is inspiring and I will continue to pray for you and your eternal family. My heart is full of love for you and your sweet child.
Blessed Gavin, able to make it to Earth long enough to fulfill his part in this awesome plan, and then to get to return so quickly to the loving embrace of his Father in Heaven...there's great comfort in knowing that. I hope and pray that comfort finds its way into your lives during this delicate time. Seems the really tough times always happen to the very best of people.
I am very, so very very sorry. How glorious it is that Gavin is now living with our Father.
I am so heartbroken for you. You and your family are in my prayers, as they have been since I started following this.
I'm so so sorry. What a precious baby! And you are absolutely right- you will be together again. May you continue to have the arms of the Savior encircle you though this difficult time.
I just happened to come across your blog today, My heart is breaking for you and tears are streaming down my face! I have no words. Just prayers and hugs! I will be thinking of you and your family.
Natalie & Richie,
We love you. We are inspired by you. Baby Gavin touched our hearts and we thank you for your example.
Love,
Heidi & Adam
Oh, Natalie, seeing that over 500 people commented on this post makes me realize the impact that Baby Gavin has had in his young life. Like others have said, your faith amazes me.
Please know that I'll be holding you and your family close to my heart and lifting you all up to God continuously. It sounds so simple--but I am sorry that Baby Gavin left this world so soon.
While I don't know you, I just wanted to pass along my thoughts and prayers as you and your family endure this time.
sending love to you and your family. you know where little Gavin is, and that's what is good.
Natalie-My heart is broken for your loss. Your faith has deeply touched and inspired me. I will continue to hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Ginger
i can't hold back my tears. i'm so sorry for your loss. your thoughts and photos of gavin are so incredibly beautiful and moving. sending prayers your way from arizona.
My heart aches for you. Your faith & strength amaze me! Prayers are continually being lifted for you & your family.
My heart is aching for you. I have an almost 4 month old and will hold him tighter and pray and pray for you. I cannot even begin to imagine your pain.
nat- my heart is broken and i am at a loss for words. but i do know that Christ lives and that the resurrection is real and that you WILL be with your little gavin again.
thank you for being such an inspiration of faith and hope.
we will continue to pray for you and your family and you are in my thoughts as well.
Hey Nat,
I'm Samantha Taylor's friend and she mentioned you to me. My son is 6 months old now. I've followed your Twitter (I forgot how I found it) and your blog from the very beginning about baby Gavin. As I read everything, my heart felt so heavy, it was about to pop out of my chest. I am crying hard for you. My prayers are with you!
I don't know you but I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful baby. God bless you and your family. So glad you have the knowledge you'll be togther again.
So very sorry for your loss. There are no words for a time like this, but you and your family are definitely being lifted up in His hands. ~Michele in FL
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Tears are streaming down my face as the reality of this has hit me. You don't know me, but we are both daughter's of the King, and my heart has has gone out in prayer for you and your precious Gavin. It is human nature to cry out and ask WHY? in both pain and love, but we know that God does have the ultimate plan for this...and I look forward to meeting you and Gavin one day! My prayers are with you still...
Jill
You are an inspiration to me.. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers..
What an amazing attitude you have. I'm sorry for your loss. Jaron told me about your sick baby and we were praying for him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss, all my prayers are for you and your family.
Federica from Italy.
Natalie - I feel your loss and will continue to pray for you and your sweet family. It is so good to know that you will be able to raise your little Gavin someday when you are reunited with him. His sweet spirit has returned home to his Father and Mother and Brother. You will see him again. I hope you can feel the love of everyone who has been praying for you.
I'm so sorry Natalie... our thoughts are with you and your family. Aloha.
Our hearts are truly heavy for you today. Our family has prayed day and night for baby Gavin over the last several days, after seeing your Twitter posts about him in the hospital. As a mother, my heart aches for you, and I cannot imagine what you're feeling. I have read through your blog and cannot tell you how much I ADMIRE your unwavering faith and perseverance throughout this time. May Heavenly Father bless and comfort you - I have no doubt that he must've needed Gavin's special spirit on the other side. Your family will remain in our prayers.
Rest in peace, precious Gavin!
I am so so so sorry for your loss. There are no words, but sending love faith and hope.
Natalie, my heart is so heavy for you today. I am overwhelmed by how much love & support you have here in this post. How incredible. It's amazing how the Lord can take something so utterly painful & use you & your sweet baby boy to proclaim how good He is despite the pain. Gavin is now made whole. Praise God. Keeping you & your family lifted in prayer...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
oh, so beautiful
I am at a loss for words :( Please know that you and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I'm so, so sorry.
I came across your blog through, my nieces (lindy and sweet little blake)!! I am so sorry for your loss!! Only a mother could know the heartbreak you are going through right now, and I wish I could give you some of mine to heal yours!! Know that you will be together again!! Know that he is safe, happy, and taken care of!! Until your joyous reunion, remember that you now have a sweet little angel watching over you!!
God bless and my prayers are with you!
jessica
http://clarkbooty.blogspot.com/2010/01/gavin-norton.html
So very sorry for your loss. Hope that you can find comfort in your Faith and the love of your friends and family... God Bless Little Gavin and your whole family!
Praying for your precious family, Natalie. God IS good...even when we don't see/feel it. His promises are real. You WILL see sweet Gavin again!
Oh Natalie! He must've been one SPECIAL person for Heavenly Father to want him back so soon. I can't explain how sorry I am for your loss. Our prayers are still with you!
I don't even know you, but I heard about your story through Kim Orlandini. I just bawled while reading this. We will pray for you! I am so sorry!
My heart is broken in a hundred pieces for you and your family. I don't have words to express how sad I am while knowing that I do not fully know your own sorrow.
May be peace be with you at this time. elle zober
Continued prayers and love from one Mother to another. I truly admire your amazing faith and strength. I am sorry that anyone has to go through something so painful and difficult.
*Still praying...my heart breaks for you, sweet Natalie.
Love you.
I am so, so sorry. You don't know me, but I read your DPS posts and came to your blog through theirs. May your family, friends, and virtual friends be a source of support for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are right - God is good and he will give you the comfort you need. Blessings, Amanda
Natalie, I have never met you but I feel like I know you so well through this experience you have gone through in the last few weeks. What a blessing it was to have Gavin here on earth to teach us all a little bit more about faith and trust in the Lord. You are a saint and have inspired me, and so many others so much. Prayers will continue for you and your beautiful, loving, strong, righteous family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your faith is truly inspirational and will help you through this difficult time.
My heart aches for you.
tears are in my eyes as I read this.
much love.
allison
I have been following your story on Twitter and have been praying for your family and for baby Gavin. We don't know you, but we love you and pray for your strength and understanding as Gavin rejoices in heaven with God and his angels. Prayers and love from Dallas, Texas.
Prayers and love for Gavin and you, Natalie.
You will live together again.
I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine , he said
for you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three
but will you, til I call him back take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
you'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
Now will you give him all your love, not think your labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to call to take him home again?
I am just speechless....you are such a strong and beautiful, and your love for Jesus Christ is such an inspiration. I know your love, strength and courage will help you and your family through this sad time. My prayers are with you.
Natalie,
I can't get your sweet little family off my mind! I am so sorry for your loss. It is amazing to me how deeply felt the loss of a child is regardless of the child’s age. I had dinner with Clayton just 3 nights ago and he (just out of the blue) mentioned his fondness for your family and for Gavin. Your influence on people is so positive and so far reaching. Know that are thoughts and prayers will continue for your family. I Love you and want you to know that I will shed more than a few tears on your behalf. Your faith is inspiring and such a great example!!
our heart goes out to you and your family.
my heart is hurting for you, your family. nat i am so very sorry, i hope you feel all the prayers that are coming your way. prayers of strength, understanding, love. i too hope you feel the virtual hugs, the arms of love wrapped around all of you!
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and comfort you.
My heart just breaks for you and your family. But God is Good. Still holding you up.
Natalie,
Words cannot express my sorrow for you and your dear sweet family.
I will just echo what you said about knowing you'll see him and be with him again. I know that too.
My heart aches for you...
love, shari in HB, CA
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
If i could express to you how much sorrow i feel right now for you and you're family I would but words can't express right now. Only God knows why such a precious life is taken from this world so early... but he was and is God's child and he is playing, rolling, cheesing it up for the big man as we speak... you will see your sweet baby boy one day... until then my thoughts, prayers.. are with you.
Your strength in this devastating time is inspiring. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
This is my favorite scripture of all times, and I hope it brings comfort to your soul.
Love, Lauren
Isaiah 49: 13-16
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
49:14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
49:16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
my heart breaks for you. i am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you and your family now and always.
Even though I don't know you personally, I just wanted to say that I have been praying for little Gavin several times a day for the past few days and my thoughts and prayers are still with your family. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time. ♥
Our family continues to pray for you all, and our hearts go out to you with so much love and support.
My heart and soul are aching and my sobbing only shows how much I long for your strength.
I'm so sorry. But so glad you have The Gospel to bouy you up. You're in my every prayer though you don't know me.
I have no words. None. I am so so so sorry, and want you to know that your family will continue to be in my prayers.
As long as I read your blog I liked your photography. I was so happy for you when Gavin came into this world. Today to read that he went away makes me feeling so sad. I'm so sorry for you, for the last days I thought so often with hope to you, your familiy and mostly to your little boy. Please feel embraced from the distance,
mona_lisa, Dresden, Germany
Nat,
I've been praying for you and your family. Your faith overwhelms me.
Love and think of you often.
Christie
I am so terribly sorry for your immense loss. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time...so sorry for your loss.
Natalie. My heart goes out to you. My deepest sympathies, my very deepest love for you, your family and beautiful Gavin.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I will keep praying for your family, and hope that you will continue to find comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Gavin was a beautiful baby. I'm hugging mine extra tight tonight in his memory.
God's blessings to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for inspiring me in my faith. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are so strong. I will go and hold my little ones tighter.
i know you don't know me, but i started ready your blog a few days ago as i was prompted to pray from amelia lyon..i kept gavin and your family in my prayers, and i sat an cried while ready all of your reports. you are a strong woman, mother and wife, and i can't help but admire your strength. i am so thankful you know the lord and i know that his peace will carry you through this difficult time. my prayers and thoughts are with you. may your handsome little man always rest in our loving father's arms.
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