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 801 – 1000 of 1415 Newer› Newest»I was in tears reading this... Twitter led me to your blog a few days ago and I have been praying for your family. May God uphold you and that you feel his strong arms around you at this tragic time.
Saying my prayers for you... keep that faith girl he will get you through!
My heart is broken for you. A-M xx Australia
Praying for you and your family. May you find peace in your heart one day.
May God hold you in his arms with the comfort of a mother during your difficult time. Your posts brought tears to my eyes and a rekindling of faith. Your son was placed on Earth for a reason and is now one of the brightest lights in the heavens. Love with his memory and live knowing you will one day hold him again.
God Bless!
I am so, so sorry for your terrible loss. I can't imagine the pain. God is good, and your beautiful baby boy is in his arms. I pray for the Lord to bring you peace and comfort.
I am sorry for your incalculable loss.
will continue to pray for you and hug my kids a little longer tonight.
i am so sorry for your loss. you and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. may you be enveloped in the Lord's peace and love.
be encouraged.
My husband and I have been praying for you during this time. You have an amazing family and our hearts go out to you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss Natalie and Richie and your sweet boys. We will continue to pray for your family. Your faith is strong.
I'm so sorry for your loss of little Gavin. He was such a lucky little man to have had such a strong & loving mother. It sounds like he inherited your strength.
My thoughts are with you.
There are no words, your faith astounds me. I pray for you and your family. I also pray that if ever faced with similar adversity I can have your faith and strength and grace.
Natalie & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Bless you and yours,
Natalie and Richie,
You probably don't remember me, I knew Leilani and lived in the Buddha House. I always thought your energy was infectious. My heart ached when I read about lil Gavin. Your courage, faith, and love is incredible. May you find the strength to continue and the comfort in knowing your family is eternal.
i am so sorry for your loss. being a mother,i can't even begin to imagine the pain...know that i'm praying for you and your family continuously.big hugs and tears for you guys.praying for comfort,happiness,peace,strength,and blessings to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you. Your Gavin is home in the arms of our savior. Peace be with you...
Natalie, through the vast links of internet we are all with you. Loving, sharing and praying.
I am so sorry. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family.
I stumbled across your blog yesterday and was praying for Gavin. My prayers will continue to be with your family.
Natalie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your sweet baby Gavin will always be loved. I've had two siblings pass away as infants, and while I don't know exactly what you are feeling, I have experienced the peace of knowing that we can all be together again one day. You are so right. God is real, and God is good.
I'm so, so sorry. And so very grateful for your example of courage and faith.
Your little boy has inspired so much prayer and in your family's immeasurable heartbreak and brokenness, I pray that you may find comfort with how his all too short life strengthened many people's faith and brought them closer to God.
You said that you had total faith that your son would leave this hospital a healthy, vibrant little rascal just like his big brothers. And he has done just that. He is healthy and rejoicing in heaven. God is good, but I am so, so sorry for your loss and the void that you will have to endure until you are reunited again.
I will never forget your son Gavin. I will always remember your inspiring & uplifting words. You have a gift, and your sons are very lucky to have a mom like you. God bless.
my prayers are with you. may you feel the love and strong hold of our Father.
My heart is breaking for you. I am not a mother and I did not know your sweet son so I will not pretend to even be able to fathom what pain and sadness you must be dealing with. But know this, your steadfast faith and hope in God even through to the end is an example and encouragement to us all. Reading your last few posts has strengthened my faith. I only pray that God will give you just a little glimpse of the peace that your sweet little one is resting in now, with HIM! My prayers stay with you and your family<3
As I checked your blog tonight, I wept. I can only think of the last line of a song, "...when you can't see His hand, trust His heart" Though we are strangers my heart aches for you, your husband and your sons. I don't know the why, but I know the Who. You will continue to be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss but rest in Heaven's gain.
Lorraine B
Thank you for sharing little Gavin's story with us. Your faith is truly inspiring. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
You don't know me but we are sisters through Christ. I just read through your website and am in tears reading about Gavin and the pain you and your are going through. I am praying for you and your family. As you know, God is loving on Gavin in ways not even a mother can understand. You are a true testament of faith! Gavin was truly blessed to have you as a mother. Remember, only through our heavenly Father will you make it through this trial in your life.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Your faith and testimony has really touched my life.
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You don't know me but we are sisters through Christ. I just read through your website and am in tears reading about Gavin and the pain you and your are going through. I am praying for you and your family. As you know, God is loving on Gavin in ways not even a mother can understand. You are a true testament of faith! Gavin was truly blessed to have you as a mother. Remember, only through our heavenly Father will you make it through this trial in your life.
I want you to know we are sending love and prayers to your family. Heather and my sister are sister in laws. I have been reading your updates and spreading word for everyone to pray for Gavin. I have such a heavy heart reading that he is not with you in this life anymore. Gavin's story has touched so many lives. I know myself and both my sisters have been impacted greatly. He was a special little guy.
God is great! He will carry you through this storm.
I wanted to leave some lyrics to a song. I know its cheesy but the song was written by a band called Casting crowns. It was written for a mom who lost her daughter.
"Praise You In This Storm"
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
Stay Strong and may God continue to lift you up!
As a mother who has lost as well, I know what you are going through. My sympathies . . my friend put out the word on Facebook that your little boy needed prayers & that's how I found your blog. *hugs across the blogosphere*
I am so sorry for your loss...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for lifting us up with your faith and testimony at this time.
Times like this remind me how grateful I am for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and for eternal families. That even this loss is temporary, how great and real your heart is aching. He must be a choice angel of our Heavenly Father to come to this earthly life for such a short time. My heart aches for you and how I wish I could relieve the Exquisite pain in your heart a little. I pray that our Savior will succour you in your time of need.
Someone I know sent me to your blog to keep your family in my thoughts. I am SO SO sorry about your loss.
Oh Natalie... my heart breaks for you and your family. Much love to you... :(
Natalie,
My heart goes to you and your family. No words can express the feeling of loosing a child. We know that baby Gavin is with our Lord Jesus and you all be reunited one day.
There is just so much love and respect for your family. You are a strength and great example to us all. We are praying for you. -Brent & Katie
Gavin couldn't have asked for a more loving family (biological or virtual.) Even though I've never met you or your family my heart aches for your loss.
Dear Natalie and Richie,
Gigi and I feel very proud of your faith and love for our Heavenly Father. We are sure that God will pour out His greatest blessing for your eternal family. We will continue to include you in our prayer.
Gary
May the Lord God send you unending strength. So saddened for you and Gavin and your family. Know he is your #1 angel now, although you might have chosen otherwise.
I am just so sorry. Sweet Gavin is now with the angels. My prayers will be with you.
my heart is breaking for you. i'm so sorry for your unspeakable loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
I followed a link from a blog I read and it left me in tears. I am sorry for your loss and impressed with your faith. You will see Gavin again and that is beautiful.
I am so very sorry. I wish I could say more to tell you how heartbroken I am for you. I've read your blog through my sisters' blogs (Erin & Rachel) and I am so touched by all you've shared with readers. I believe in the Atonement, too and gospel of Jesus Christ and I know we will be with our loved ones again. I'll be praying for your family and what you're going through right now.
Natalie, No words will sustain your mother's heart right now and that is okay. Your FATHER'S heart is surrounding you through prayer!
Praying that you know what it is to be held in the arms of our eternal FATHER tonight and the days to follow!
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You, Gavin, and your photography is beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are an example to me and I've glad I found your blog.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
with the deep sorrow i feel and tears i have cried over your child, i am at a loss to think how you must feel. hopefully you can feel our prayers just as strong now, and know that you have a sister and brother in the Lord who are with you in spirit, thinking of you and your family constantly.
May the God of ALL COMFORT comfort you as only He can. I am deeply sorry for your loss!!
You are being covered in prayer!
Oh my heart aches for you and Richie and your family. I know you don't know me. But I heard and I prayed. My hubby and I have admired you both from afar. We watch you and see your example and the testimony you bear through your actions. We think you are both amazing. We will continue to pray that the Lord will fill you with peace.
i am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. May God bless you and give you strength.
My heart aches for you, your family and Gavin. I'm so sorry for your loss! What a beautiful and loved little boy.
May God place a healing hand upon you and your family - your baby is a precious gift and is resting peacefully with the Lord, Our Savior.
God Bless,
sHp
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you & your family.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
You and your family are in my prayers.
My heart is breaking, breaking, breaking for you, your husband, and your family. I wish there was something, ANYTHING that I could say or do, but all I can offer you is love, thoughts, and prayers. Your strength, your clarity in who the Lord is, and your love for the Lord, it is palpable. And you WILL see and love and be with your little one again.
God bless you. God bless sweet, loving Gavin.
i just wanted to give you my love. i lost my daughter when she was just 5 months old. the pain you are feeling is incredibly hard and i pray that you find comfort and peace with our Savior, Jesus Christ. my heart is breaking for you.
much love,
becky kimball
Natalie,I've never met you or your family, but y'all have been in my prayers for the past week and will continue to be there during this time which tests your faith in God, but you seem very strong and there is no doubt in my mind that you and Richie won't get through this. Again, I am saddened both by your loss and the pain which you must feel.
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
Words fail me, but please know our family's thoughts are with you. I am in awe of your faith, and hope that our collective support can help you in some way.
Eric
Saw about baby Gavin yesterday on Simply Me, and had been praying for you all. So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. I will continue to pray for your family
I am sure that I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling right now. I am so sorry for your loss. I admire your courage and faith that God is good. I firmly believe that Gavin did leave the hospital a vision of health, just not in the way that we were praying for. May you feel the love of God and people more today than ever before.
We love you. We are fortunate to have met & held Baby Gavin. We know that he will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you, we love you.
Natalie, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful son! I know we have never met, but I thought I would write you and tell you that I too had lost a baby at 8 months of age from a congenital heart defect in December the 29th of 2006. It has been three years and still seems as hard as it was the day he went home to our heavenly father! there is not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. I can't say I know how you feel, but I can say I know what it feels like to lose a child! It is the hardest thing I think a parent can ever endure in this life! Try your best to be positive and don't feel guilty if for the first month you seem to be completely fine! I was that way.... and then it hit me like a ton of bricks. One thing that helps me to get through this is I remember just how close I was to the lord through that time. The Veil was so thin. I never felt so much love and comfort as I did prior and after his death. He is the goal I want to reach and I know you feel the same way. there is so much I want to share with you and so if you ever ever want to talk please email me at shannaleroy@hotmail.com. I know what it's like to hear that from someone you don't know. You really don't want to share anything with anybody but family, but I just thought even in a later time if you ever feel like talking to someone, I am here for you! I was once told that we comitted in heaven to god before we came that we would take this trial in our lives. I often joke about this with my husband saying that I probably wasn't listening because I was chatting with my sisters and when he said is that alright with you Shanna I said yes! If I knew the pain it would have caused me I would never have agreed to it. I know nobody would have. We must have done something special in heaven to have been chosen to have these special children sent to us!
I will pray for you and your family through this trying time!
Shanna LeRoy
Natalie
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to hold you and your family in prayer. You are an incredible testament to God.
In Love.
Natalie and Richie,
No words can ease your pain...I am so sorry for your loss of sweet,precious Gavin. He is beautiful. God is good, the gospel is wonderful and someday you will be together again and you will be able to be with him again. Until then he will always be smiling at you and in your heart. Love you, Aunt Lori
Dear Norton Family, May God hold you in the Hallow of His hand as you let Gavin go.You are very special people to be given a perfect spirit and I am amazed at your strength. My love and prayers go out to you all.
Oh nooooo. I'm so, so sorry. I was hoping to see anything but that. Praying for you and your family, and for peace for your little boy as he rests in the arms of our Lord.
My family and I were deeply moved not only by Gavin, but your deep faith and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
if you ever want to read about my Logan's death you can read about it on my photography blog
Shannamichellephotography.blogspot.com
click on the side bar 2008 and it will pull up!
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will surround you with His presence and with the love of friends and family.
How utterly heartbreaking to lose a child. May God bless and comfort you and your family immensely during this time. You will see him again and be able to hold and love him. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your sweet baby Gavin. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
Blessing, prayers and all the peace in the world..to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
We LOVE you Gavin. May your life with GOD be an eternity of happiness and joy.
Your sentiments here are simply beautiful---in honor of sweet baby Gavin and to the Glory of God. So so so sorry. You will indeed hold your baby again. Right now he is in the arms of Christ with no more pain. May you also be wrapped in His love. Your faith is an encouragement to my own.
I don't know you, but found your blog over the last week. So sorry for your loss. Your faith is an inspiration to me. May you and your family have peace in this difficult time
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you strength through this hard time.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your attitude and faith is beautiful and inspiring. Blessings....
I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh no. I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am really sorry. Love from Brazil!
May God wash you over with a sense of peace.
Your little one is with him.
I'm so, so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
I don't know you, but I had to say that I am sorry for your loss. May the Holy Comforter give you peace in your heart during these trying times. God Bless you and yours.
So heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss Norton family. xo
I don't know you, but no one should ever lose a child. My heart goes out to you and your family in this terrible time. Sending you love and prayers.... xo
Like so many others, I only learned of your situation through Twitter. I am so sorry for your loss, but I am so encouraged that you KNOW, without a doubt, that one day you WILL see Gavin again.
Our Father is probably cradling him right now; tomorrow, Gavin will be scouting out the best photo shoot locations. Maybe he'll share them with you...;)
God Bless you and your family as you walk through this valley! God is INDEED good and He loves you as much now as He did yesterday.
~Lou
Natalie and Family,
There are no words to describe loss. I know this. I am deeply sorry that you have to endure this. again...no words. I love you and have been thinking of you all week. My new husband and I have been praying for you and fasted on Sunday for you.
Jayne
What a test of faith. Short lives often have incredible impact. I hope thoughts of his beauty and soul can keep you strong.
I've been following your story through DPS. I'm sorry to hear the news, loads of love from Mexico!
My heart aches for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
I do not know you but sit here with tears running down my face. My heart is broken for your loss. I am so sorry. I wish there were words to ease your pain. Please know I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
So, so sorry for your loss. -Christine
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I send you love, light, and blessings.
There's nothing more I can add, I am deeply touched by your story and the outpouring of love that friends, strangers and people across this wonderful world are showing. You are an inspiration. Your strength, your endurance, and your love for your little boy. While I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling, I am crying along with you. God Bless, and I wish you family peace and love.
Dear Natalie,
I am so incredibly saddened to hear that God called your baby home. He was loved and prayed for and your love and belief in our Lord was a testimony to thousands of people if not more across the world. I know he is being used in a powerful way for the kingdom. I am praying for you to find peace and comfort and know that God is with you.
Can not even imagine the pain of your loss. Your faith is absolutely inspiring.
Will continue to pray that you will feel the comfort of God's arms wrapped around you all.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with all of us.
I am so so sorry. My prayers have been with you guys for the past few days, and they will continue to stay with you. God bless.
We are sending you our love and thank you for your faith. Your little guy will be so proud of you and your unwavering testimoney. I wish you peace in the days and nights ahead and the love that only the Savior can bring...
No words. Tears. Lots of them were shed for you are your family. Still praying for you. Praying for peace and hope. Thank you for sharing him with us, and your journey. You make me want to be a better person, and Mother.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I am so, so sorry.
praying for you and yours
My fourth boy was also born about the same time as your little Gavin so I've felt connected to you as a mother reading your blog posts. Losing such a sweet innocent baby is one of the most heartbreaking things I can imagine. I, too, am so grateful for the knowledge that you will be able to live with him again. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I'm a stranger, but a mother, and so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy.
xox,
Susan
nat,
my heart it sad.
i cried everytime i said that you wish you could hold him. it made my heart ache that i was able to hold my baby. i hope that you were able to hold him.
nat you have the strongest spirit of anyone that i konw. i admire you and your love, zest, and strengh.
xoxo and aloha. molly malia moffat
We are so sorry to hear of your little guy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Just wated to let you know that I'm praying for you all throughout this. Your faith is awe inspiring. I have absolutely no doubt that God is using this to reach people. Your willingness to follow His will is again, awe inspiring.
Louie Giglio says that pain is a megaphone into what we're really broadcasting. It is evident that you are broadcasting a message of love, hope, and peace even in this storm. And through this megaphone of pain, so many people are hearing what you're broadcasting. So many people are hearing the good news.
Stay strong and know that you have a family of believers all over the world praying fervently for you.
God bless.
I found you through DPS... I hope you can take a little comfort in the fact that so many of us out here are holding you and your family in our hearts during your time of grief. Gavin was blessed to have you as a mother.
I have never met you - but heard of Baby Gavin on Twitter - I am so sorry for you loss and the pain you are feeling.
With love, From Australia.
Richie and Natalie,
Praying for you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Angela
Natalie, I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this terrible loss.
May God take in his arms your sweet Gavin.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
God bless and be with you.
-Jess
I am sending you love, thoughts, and shared tears. I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the loss of your darling Gavin. As a Mother, I cannot begin to imagine your pain, but I stretch a hand out to you (all the way from Gateshead, in the North East of the UK) and I can feel your hand and I want to say, stay strong, please, stay strong. I am thinking about you. God Bless your little boy, may he rest forever in peace, dreaming of the warmth his parents shared with him in his short life on earth.
Sincere love and condolences to you, and your family,
Annabel x
I am so so sorry. :( Our hearts just break for you. We will continue to pray for you and your sweet family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Carrie & Matt Ormond
Costa Mesa, Ca
I'm SO sorry for your loss- my heart is aching for you. May you feel the Lord close as you go through this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy.
<3 fly away beautiful angel...
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am often reminded that we can not bring our loved ones back to us but we can live a life that will take us to them one day.
I will lift your family in prayer.
I have no words, but today i cry for you... today i pray for you.
Your beautiful faith, your beautiful son, your beautiful words...all have touched my heart. Praying for your strength and that you'll always feel the vastness of God's love for you.
So incredibly sorry about your loss. Hope that Heavenly Father's comforting arms will keep you encompassed in love. You are still in my prayers.
"Blest be the tie that binds, our hearts in Christian love, the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above." This hymn is always sung in our church during special occasions of "going home". Your witness during this impossibly difficult time is a true inspiration to the rest of us. I will continue to pray for your entire family. God Bless you. Sue Horne, North Carolina
I love you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. You have the greatest faith and I love that about you! You will see your son again and it will be a wonderful reunion. Thank you for being such a strong example of Jesus Christ through your actions and words. Thank you for your testimony of the Gospel. You are AMAZING!!!
Love you!
Kayleen Feil (friend of Erin Summerill and now YOU!)
Rest in Peace, sweet baby Gavin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Natalie.
oh my natalie. my prayers, all my prayers are with you and your family. so so sorry. our thoughts are with you and your family through this time. xoxo
I'm so sorry to hear about Gavin. Hold on the the thought that you will see him again.
Catlin
My prayers and tears for you and your entire family. As I approach my first baby's first birthday, I cannot even imagine your heartbreak. Know that we are holding you tightly in prayer.
Your son was a precious gift.
God bless you and comfort you and bring rest to your heart.
Iv'e never prayed so hard from someone that was not a member of my family and I have never cried so hard for the loss someone that is not a member of my family. Im so sorry. Praying for peace now.
Our hearts and prayers will continue to pour out for you guys. We love you!
Your adorable boy was born one day after my husband died. Completely different kinds of pain... but I understand a little of yours. I'll be praying for you... the prayers of others have helped me so much in these last months. Our God is good and He will not fail us.
I am so very sorry. We lost our little daughter nearly 2 years ago. The pain of losing a child is just horrific. So thankful the Lord carries us in times like these.
Blessings and hugs to you and yours,
Amy
Your sweet little angel is in pain no more. You will be together again.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I pray for your strength to continue. Your attitude is an amazing example.
Natalie,
Your courage, faith, grace, and strength are so incredibly inspiring in a time of such unspeakable grief. You have renewed my faith with your words. My heart breaks for your loss.
With much love from Ohio.
I just don't know what to say. I was shocked when I saw this last post of yours. My heart breaks for you and your family. God Bless.
Thanks for sharing your story. I learned about your little boy from the Amorology blog. So sorry to hear about Gavin, but your strength is very touching. Prayers for you and your family.
Gavin must be very happy and comfortable now. May God give you the strength to carry on. We'll keep praying for your family, especially for you, your husband and your other three boys, so that God may give them understanding in such a difficult time.
God IS good!! Blessings.
I can't stop thinking about you and richie.
I hope that somehow you will have a good nights rest.
I hope you find strength.
I'm praying for your empty aching arms, your baby Gavin was a precious little guy. I can't imagine your pain. After what your family has been through, those words you wrote, God is real... God is good... contain an immense amount of faith. He is our only hope.
I am sorry you have to go through this. Please feel our comfort through many many prayers. You're faith and example are incredible.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Natalie ... I cry every time I read your words. You are SO strong and truly an inspiration to me. Thank you for being you.
My heart goes out to you and your family and especially those 3 little boys.
We love you guys.
Natalie,
I'm so sorry about you loss. I got your blog from Allison and reading it was a real treat. You are an amazing person and you have a beautiful family. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jenny Miller
Natalie-
Although I have never been on your blog until just know, due to Brooke Steven post on Facebook, I came to find about your little one, I do not have babies but i Just want to tell you that even though this is the first time that in a way (through your blog) you let me into your life, I want to tell you how sorry I am, and that I will make sure you are in my prayers, you and your family, I know he will be watching over you from heaven, seeing all the amazing art you will be creating. again my condolences go out to you, and my prayers and thoughts are with you, from Monterey, California.
Marisol Maciel
Natalie,
I have been praying for Gavin, and am praying for your family. i can't express how sorry I am. I know that the angels are holding him so tightly in Heaven, and are enveloping your family in their wings.
~Kristina
We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your example of faith and courage. We have a little boy born just 3 days before Gavin -- we'll hug him a little tighter tonight as we think and pray for you.
i'm sure you won't be able to read this so i'll just send this little comment out in to the void. our family has been praying and thinking of you since this happened and we are devastated by the loss of that sweet soul. your testimony is so strong and moving, it's been the most inspiring thing to read and to witness. i know he is with our heavenly father free from the pain he was in and i know he was so blessed to be a part of your family and your love. what is so wonderful to me is that he will ALWAYS be a part of your family. for eternity. our prayers are still with you.
I am in awe of you as a mother and person. God is good. You are so right. I know God will bless your family and Gavin. Thanks for sharing your faith with us.
Still thinking of you. Still hurting for you.
I have to believe your sweet, special boy is okay. There are so many mamas in heaven who had to leave their own babies too soon. They are with him fully, keeping him warm, safe and content while he waits for you.
Natalie! You have given so much faith. No one could have gone through this better than you. And the rest of your family will still need your faith. It's a longer, harder journey than you had in mind, I know, but Heavenly Father is aware of your path and will help you guys through it all. Come home!
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you're going through. I sit here holding my 4 month old and am so sorry you can't hold yours.
I'm so very sorry. Please accept our family's condolences and our prayers. May you feel the peace our Savior gives in It's greatest measure.
Oh I am so sorry. My heart is so sad. I pray God holds you closer than ever during this time!
Dear Natalie,
There are Absolutely NO WORDS I feel I can put on this page to even come close to comforting you. Please just know that you have an incredible amount of people lifting you up in prayer, strength and love right now. I am so so sorry for your loss. You faith in the LORD gives me something to shoot for. Thank you for that and again I will be praying for you and your entire family. Take care.
Nichol Krupp
Thinking and praying for you in Texas.
Everything happens for a reason, even if the reason is not clear at first. Gavin reached the hearts of many many people - what an accomplishment during his short time with you. God must have needed an angel today. My deepest sympathies for you and your family during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your faith in God has been such an amazing testimony in my life. I pray that He continues to be your strength through this time.
As I hold my snoozing 7 month old, my eyes are blurry with tears!! My heart aches for you. I will pray for the peace of Christ to be with you today and always. You will hold him again, but I know that doesn't ease the pain right now. May God carry you!
Natalie and Family:
I just read about your ordeal on facebook. From one mother to another who lost a son at 13 days...my heart aches for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God watch over you and the ones you love.
I am so sorry for your loss and have appreciated your example and testimony the past week. You will continue to be in our prayers.
So very, very sorry for the loss of your baby. Lifting up your family in prayer...
My prayers will continue for you and your family; I am so sorry for your loss. All my love.
I am sorry for your loss.
We love you and your precious, beautiful family. Ours hearts are broken with yours. We know that the infinite grace of our Savior will heal our sorrows, but for now it hurts. Our prayers continue to be with you and your family. We love you.
I so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you during your time of need. Your faith is so strong, I already know you feel His prescence.
You don't know me, but my brother works with your dad. I am so sorry, as a mother, I am so sorry. Your testimony of Christ is beautiful and true. --Jenny
My heart breaks for you right now. I pray God's comfort and the space to grieve as you need to.
So very sorry for the loss of Gavin today. Praying for God to strengthen you and your family during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs from Austin, TX.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I have such a heavy heart right now. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and give you the strength to go through this.
I am so so sorry for the loss of your little Gavin. My heart cannot begin to comprehend your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Through my tears, I want to express to you what a courageous mother you are. What strength you have to watch your baby go through this and more so, to have continued to pray for him and hope for him. He definitely will continue to live through you.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful little boy. God is lucky to have him and you and your family are very blessed to know you will be with him again. May peace come to you through this most difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences.
Through my tears, I want to express to you what a courageous mother you are. What strength you have to watch your baby go through this and more so, to have continued to pray for him and hope for him. He definitely will continue to live through you.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful little boy. God is lucky to have him and you and your family are very blessed to know you will be with him again. May peace come to you through this most difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences.
I saw your precious baby in Nov and kept thinking he was the most perfect baby. He was. I'm so so so sorry. And I pray that over time the pain will lessen. I'm so sorry Norton family.
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry for your loss. No mother/father/family should ever have to go through that.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you here in Alabama- he did leave the hospital a picture of health, and you honor him so very well with you strong faith and trust in our Heavenly Father <>< God Bless and Keep you all...Andrea, Bryan, and Joshua Moore (Mobile,AL)
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May you feel God's peace and presence with you. My maiden name is Norton, and although I am sure somewhere in the genealogy we are connected, we are connected through God's family. Praying God continues to give you strength! What a witness you have been to others through this, that is God's strength shining from you. May he hold you up when it is too hard to stand, and carry you when it is too hard to walk, and may he give you hope of a brighter tomorrow. Praying for you!
I never know the right words to say, but your faith will lead you through this. When I lost my first son during my pregnancy, I couldn't imagine how people without faith ever survive the loss... Sending you my prayers for peace.
I don't know you, but I found your blog through meanmommyacademy blog. The pictures of you and Gavin are priceless and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry he's gone, but I KNOW you WILL see him again. I'm so sorry for your pain.
oh my. i can't imagine what you are going through & can't imagine anything i can possibly write here that will ease any of that pain even a millimetre...but i am so incredibly sorry for your loss. my heart truly goes out to you & your family. you've been the epitome of grace & strength under extreme circumstances. i will pray for you & your family specifically tonight.
I wish I could give you hug. I cannot imagine how you are feeling and you and your family will be in our prayers.
Just found your blog from facebook. Bless you and your family and your never ending faith. I am so so so sorry for your loss, and your suffering.
I just found your blog today, and am so sorry to hear about Gavin. He is such a beautiful little boy, and I know you will have him with your family forever.
Heavenly Father truly loves you and your family. Families ARE eternal and you will have the opportunity to love and hold your son once again. Although our earthly life will bring such pain and misery, recorded in D&C 121:7-8, "My son( and daughter), peace be unto thy soul, thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well , God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes." We love you and we will continue to pray for you and your family. The Moea'i Family
Bless you and your family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Natalie, I am so sorry. Thank you so much for your sweet testimony. Praying for you! - Jane (McBride) Putnam
I can't imagine what you guys are going through, I'm so so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you guys.
I am thinking of you, lovely lady. My thoughts and my heart go out to you today, and the days to come...
xoxo
I am so sad for your loss. You are right. You will be with your sweet Gavin again. I will offer a prayer for your dear family.
I just discovered you last night via Facebook and Gavin's story touched me. I cannot even imagine what you might be going through. You must be a pretty special person for God to have trusted you to take care and love little Gavin. Families are forever...I know it!
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