tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post8430754002741366137..comments2010-10-01T21:54:53.411-10:00Natalie.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03306521406053336039noreply@blogger.comBlogger1416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-22552293511875869552010-10-01T21:54:53.411-10:002010-10-01T21:54:53.411-10:00I comment having read only the opening post... if I repeat or if I am duplicative I do not apologize.. some words are worth repeating.<br /><br />My wife and I lost a child prior to birth. A very dear friend lost hers in the 6th month. Cousins took their baby home knowing it would not live 24 hours. There is strength in God when we are weak. It took me a long time to recognize that.<br /><br />What I know now is that God loves all of his children. ALL.. ALWAYS. Many of us are separated from our children we do not yet know. But we will. As sad as I have been, and that will never go away, I am more hopeful. <br /><br />I am only a man. With God that is enough.obtusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00940773349210798439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-73383073971537768112010-04-20T05:46:20.512-10:002010-04-20T05:46:20.512-10:00i know the ache of your son leaving you will never go away, but if you ever want some comfort and feel like you are where he is.....read the book called 90 minutes in heaven....it changed my lifeBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948138408128762750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-31054875021206834002010-03-15T03:45:59.432-10:002010-03-15T03:45:59.432-10:00Natalie,<br /><br />I realize I&#39;m the 1333 person to comment on this post. I just clicked to your site via Natalie Hill&#39;s.<br /><br />I&#39;m here at work up against the worst deadline yet and I&#39;m glued to your blog. I just read baby Gavin&#39;s story and my heart just broke. Literally...I have that lump in my throat and the sting in my eyes and there&#39;s not fighting the tears now.<br /><br />I am so sorry for you loss. I have experienced loss before- but I am not a mother and I can not even comprehend the loss you and your family must be feeling. <br /><br />I hope that you will continue to feel our Saviors love and comfort. How blessed that day will be when you will be reunited with you sweet little Gavin. May the Lord watch over your sweet little family.<br /><br />Much love,<br />NettieNettie Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258804775925964428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-62272222342873197232010-03-04T07:20:00.359-10:002010-03-04T07:20:00.359-10:00Prayers and peace to you and family.Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282289348383102206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-6842423293184254032010-02-17T08:22:54.572-10:002010-02-17T08:22:54.572-10:00I am so sorry for your loss! My heart is with you! What a beautiful testimony of the love of God and our hope in Heaven you have shared! I have four babies in heaven (miscarriage) and although I can not imagin the pain of what you have gone through, it must have been such a sweet blessing and joy to hold your baby boy and know him! Blessings on you and your family!Rayiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879068702476917055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-31764352491420721722010-02-10T18:46:38.989-10:002010-02-10T18:46:38.989-10:00natalie, your faith is incredibly encouraging and inspiring. thank you for showing me hopeReubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15582848267009632511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-52234518167107610592010-01-30T04:03:53.542-10:002010-01-30T04:03:53.542-10:00Dear Natalie, <br />I weep everytime I come across your name or read your blog and while I know not the sorrow you feel, the absence of his presence and sound of his breathe that no longer is heard, I pray that time will be kind to you, memories of him remain forever strong and his spirit live one in the hearts of all who knew him for however brief it may have seemed. <br /><br />Bless you and yours xxxtheresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742171274161975695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-84681089292233351262010-01-25T10:19:42.011-10:002010-01-25T10:19:42.011-10:00he is beautiful. you are beautiful. your faith and your words are beautiful. thank you.PMChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01586096879211710946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-29070563683723164202010-01-23T20:30:10.511-10:002010-01-23T20:30:10.511-10:00I am so sorry. Know that your story and your strength have touched thousands of lives. Literally.<br /><br />&quot;Thy friends (or in this case, random internet lurkers :) ) do stand by thee and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands....Thy days ARE KNOWN and thy years shall not be numbered less...&quot;Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05120155038201903839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-67028766583697067142010-01-19T09:54:05.822-10:002010-01-19T09:54:05.822-10:00He is beautiful...<br />just precious...<br /><br />You will be with him again..<br />yes, yes, yes.<br /><br />You will live forever with your baby someday.<br /><br />((hugs))<br />BeckySweet Cottage Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-73941188016024930972010-01-16T04:58:07.099-10:002010-01-16T04:58:07.099-10:00I don&#39;t know you or your family. But I hope somehow, somewhere you find peace. And you feel the love that everyone has for you. I&#39;m so sorry.erin 'n philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858247639838834892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-43532731401702067122010-01-15T12:06:25.252-10:002010-01-15T12:06:25.252-10:00My cousin lost her baby in November and was given this poem. I hope it can help comfort you more.<br /><br /><br />&quot;They say that heaven&#39;s wonderful<br />It&#39;s beauty is divine<br />A place where we shall meet again<br />with loved ones, yours and mine.<br />and what a glorious meeting place<br />A Vale so pure and fair,<br />But heaven can&#39;t be heaven <br />without A baby there.<br /><br />My baby was perfection<br />A goal is set for me<br />to keep me climbing upward<br />to A greater destiny.<br />his heartstrings tangle &#39;bout my feet<br />his silent voice calls clear,<br />and when the moonbeams light the night<br />I often feel him near.<br /><br />The greatest touch of heaven<br />that ever brightens earth<br />is the coming of A spirit<br />In the miracle of birth.<br />To fathom heaven&#39;s mystery<br />I would not try or care,<br />but I know that there are angels<br />for my baby&#39;s waiting there.<br /><br />Dear lord, forgive my heart&#39;s complaint<br />I did not understand<br />the magic of A baby&#39;s smile<br />and soft warmth of Its hand.<br />The power of Its winning ways<br />and innocence so sweet<br />are needed up in heaven<br />to make it more complete.<br /><br />And after I have dried my tears<br />this thought, dear lord, breaks though,<br />that he was yours as well as mine<br />you loved my baby too.<br />I wanted him to stay so much<br />but life is full of care<br />and you have called, and heaven<br />will be sweeter with him there.<br /><br />I give him back,dear father<br />this babe that&#39;s yours and mine<br />and wait until you call for me<br />in your appointed time.<br />I now he will be waiting <br />with all his many charms<br />and heaven will be heaven<br />when I take him in my arms.&quot;<br /><br />Leona H. CarlsonKim Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408359333640846983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-30185876247513548842010-01-15T10:00:47.360-10:002010-01-15T10:00:47.360-10:00God bless and keep you strong. It is well with you in Jesus name......I can&#39;t imagine the pain.....Stay strong, stay hopeful.Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-22057449537871401052010-01-15T04:27:57.761-10:002010-01-15T04:27:57.761-10:00praying for you &amp; your family.....and baby Gavin...your angel..<br /><br />-colleenBenLandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02250411346012365275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-88455879439078815862010-01-15T01:29:54.171-10:002010-01-15T01:29:54.171-10:00i just found your blog....so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for God to heal you in your sorrow and to give you peace and comfort. Gavin is enjoying his healthy body in heaven and waits for you with love and open arms.<br />StacieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-83389164673770801142010-01-14T08:41:31.998-10:002010-01-14T08:41:31.998-10:00Natalie and Richie,<br /><br />I don&#39;t know you personally, but I have seen both of you with your boys and recently holding your new addition, Gavin. When I heard the news yesterday my heart sank. I hope you don&#39;t mind that I read your blog, but it was so inspiring. I hope to know you both personally one day soon. If I ever have to go through such an Abrahamic sacrific as you both did, I should like very much to have friends like you with so much wisdom and strength by my side to help me through it. Crying with you and praying for you.<br /><br />Your friend in Laie,<br /><br />Marlynn Hunterhunterdnmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17264515853198226560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-65579709869719755432010-01-14T05:08:22.329-10:002010-01-14T05:08:22.329-10:00Natalie, my heart literally breaks for you right now. Our youngest son battled RSV last year and has just been diagnosed with it again, at 21 months old. We have been fortunate so far, but your circumstances remind me how vigilant we need to be and that every single moment is precious.<br /><br />You are in the thoughts and prayers of thousands of people, and I hope that brings some comfort to you. Please reach out with any needs that you have as you adjust to the new normal ...Katherine @ Grass Stainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01258123193553569060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-86820732222351060922010-01-13T19:06:19.206-10:002010-01-13T19:06:19.206-10:00I&#39;m totally glacing through this blog I was refered to by my sister-in-law who knows your husband. I am so so sorry for your loss. I am crying for you. I relate to your story to an extent. When my little boy was 10 days old we found out that he had a blood clot in his brain 1/4 the size of his brain. He had to be admitted to the PICU at PCMC. It is so hard to see your little one like that. So sad. So amazing to see the blessings, and to FEEL the prayers. It&#39;s so true what you&#39;ve said. I am so so sorry for your loss. Isn&#39;t it amazing like you said that you can be with him someday? I hope that you family continues to heal and be blessed from having little Gavin in your life for the time you did.Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07163982079750442763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-5335702806935875342010-01-13T16:18:05.274-10:002010-01-13T16:18:05.274-10:00You are right...God is good! He will carry you and your family all the way. Trust in the Lord with all thy heart. I&#39;m so sorry for your lost and I&#39;m praying for you and your family. May God Be With You Always!!!LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07682429541239717196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-2062704295571989432010-01-12T20:53:58.572-10:002010-01-12T20:53:58.572-10:00i don&#39;t know you but I feel so close. my heart is broken. i&#39;m so sad but feel the love of the Savior through your strength. my prayers are with you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-70706009374233956012010-01-12T20:53:39.834-10:002010-01-12T20:53:39.834-10:00i don&#39;t know you but I feel so close. my heart is broken. i&#39;m so sad but feel the love of the Savior through your strength. my prayers are with you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-79374513561113072362010-01-12T20:52:29.505-10:002010-01-12T20:52:29.505-10:00i don&#39;t know you but I feel so close. my heart is broken. i&#39;m so sad but feel the love of the Savior through your strength. my prayers are with you and your family.Maly and Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702174706579683511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-4572676096391025052010-01-12T20:00:26.367-10:002010-01-12T20:00:26.367-10:00Gavin is leaving more of a legacy than most people do after living a life of 80+ years. <br /><br />I thought you might find comfort in http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/2008/04/letter-to-my-daughter.html<br /><br />I do not know this mom personally, but she reminds me SO much of you and this is the letter she wrote to her daughter after experiencing the death of her child. Angie is a believer just like you and is young and beautiful just like you as well. I hope you find comfort in her words. <br /><br />Much Love &amp; Many Prayers<br /><br />-brittany--brittany-http://moncriefphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-34110357490324721242010-01-12T19:11:55.397-10:002010-01-12T19:11:55.397-10:00I don&#39;t know you at all. I forget how I stumbled over here. But...<br /><br />I am sending all of my love and prayers to you at this time. What a beautiful baby boy Gavin was. And what a beautiful testimony you have shared on this blog. You will be together again, and for that we can rejoice. I am so sorry for your pain. So, so, sorry!Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443453434758167662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-79573384584869031412010-01-12T14:33:38.439-10:002010-01-12T14:33:38.439-10:00I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. We were told to pray for him through our friend Heidi and have been praying. We will continue to pray for you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all.McLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735610613304152217noreply@blogger.com