I have no interest in figuring out how to start, continue, or end this.
We have lost Sadie, our precious, perfect, beautiful little girl, to a rare and cruel heart disease. We have had seven days of hell but will both be eternally grateful for the time spent with her before we were forced to say goodbye.
My sweetest little Munchie, my Birdie, is gone. I’m certain I don’t even have a heart left to say it’s been broken.
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April 1, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Karla
There are no words. My tears continue to flow and my thoughts are with you, Stu and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know I am here for you.
April 1, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Tricia
Oh my God Jen. I am truly sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 12:06 am
Alice
Jenny and Stu - I love you both and am so so sorry for your incredible loss. I’m stunned and heartbroken. This is so unfathomable. I don’t know what to say.
April 2, 2008 at 1:05 am
Lisa Blewett
Jen and Stu, I do not have any words to say how sorry I am. If you, or Stu, ever need anyone to talk to, I am always here. Although I understand and have gone through loss, it cannot compare to what you are going through. I wish I could do anything to help.
April 2, 2008 at 1:20 am
Annie
I have no words and can barely breath. I am so incredibly sorry for your tragic loss.
April 2, 2008 at 1:53 am
Emma
Oh my god. I am so so truly sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 2:03 am
Where there’s a Willer…
[...] then my heart broke. Jen’s Sadie, her perfect newborn girl, has died. How can this even be true? And I just can’t even [...]
April 2, 2008 at 2:16 am
Kristin
Jen. I..I have no words. My heart is broken for you. I am so, so sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 2:30 am
Nancy
I am stunned and incredibly saddened. Though I don’t know you I am sending hugs your way. I’m so very sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 2:39 am
Amanda
Jenny and Stu - Sadie was a truly beautiful blessing, and was loved so incredibly by so many - as are you. My heart and my love to you. Praying for your peace and comfort.
April 2, 2008 at 2:56 am
Kaye
There aren’t enough tears…sending you and Stu love.
April 2, 2008 at 2:58 am
dagmara
We are thinking of you…. Life is so unfair… i know she felt loved.
April 2, 2008 at 3:21 am
Sarah
I am shocked and stunned and my tears are flowing for you both… I am praying for you both and send you my love and hugs…
April 2, 2008 at 6:45 am
Lauren
I do not know you or your family, but please know that I am sitting here in shock and sadness - true and utter sadness - and sending you all of my thoughts and prayers. I am so very very sorry, life is so unfair.
April 2, 2008 at 6:51 am
Caroline
Jen and Stu, I am so desperately sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All my love and care.
April 2, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Tee
I don’t know you but I thought I’d leave a comment to say that all my thoughts are with you and your family. I wish I had more words to say but I’m struck dumb with sympathetic grief. Lots of love and comfort. x
April 2, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Thursday
No words to say, I cannot imagine the pain, I am truly sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Suburban Mum
I am so so sorry for your loss. You’re in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Angella
My heart is aching. I cannot fathom the pain you must be in. I am so very, truly sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 3:22 pm
sweetsalty kate
Came here from Kristin at Better Now… her tribute to you struck me because we lost our baby at six weeks as well, nine months ago. Different circumstances, same hole in the soul.
I’m so sorry to have this in common with you, but I’m sending you light today, wrapping you in understanding.
April 2, 2008 at 3:57 pm
thehappymisfit
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Barbara
Trust Him
When darkest thoughts
Assail thee.
Trust Him
When thy faith is small.
Trust Him
When to simply
Trust Him
Is the hardest thing of all.
Holding you in prayer and spirit, may you be surrounded by the comfort of angels.
April 2, 2008 at 5:06 pm
chasingforever
I am so sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 5:11 pm
bethany actually
My deepest sympathies. Please know that I, and many others, are thinking of you and praying for you.
April 2, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Gina SC
Oh I am so so sorry to hear this (from Kristins blog). I have no words but I am crying here in SC with you : ( I will be praying for comfort to surround you.
April 2, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Anna
I am so, so sorry. You are in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Jess
I found you through Kristin. And I’ve been sitting here for five minutes, tears streaming down my face heartbroken for your loss. What a beautiful beautiful little girl. She was very lucky to have you as parents, people who loved her so much. Please know that my (and countless others) heart is with you. You are in my prayers.
Your sweet little daughter loves you very much. Let her help you.
April 2, 2008 at 5:40 pm
manda
Oh Jen. I’m shaking and crying. I am SO SO SO sorry. I can’t even fathom.
You’re in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Dawna (Amanda's mom)
Jenny and Stu - Your precious Sadie was a beautiful gift to you. Every moment you gave her was filled with so much love and she in return loved you too. Your little angel will never leave you because ” to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die”. Praying you find strength, comfort and peace to meet the days ahead. Hold tight to all those wonderful memories the three of you made. Love will see you through.
April 2, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Anna
My beloved great auntie Doris told us that when she went to heaven she wanted to rock babies and fold diapers. When I read your heartbreaking news I said a prayer to her asking that she find Sadie, hold her a little bit tighter and let her know how much her parents love her.
I’ll continue to pray, may God bless you.
April 2, 2008 at 5:58 pm
wn
O My…I am so very sorry. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. She was (and continues to be) absolutely beautiful.
April 2, 2008 at 5:58 pm
The Queen
*hugs*
April 2, 2008 at 6:02 pm
metro mama
I’m here from Kristin’s blog.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 6:09 pm
cass
I’m so sorry - you and your family are in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 6:15 pm
stephanie brown
My thoughts are with you, I am so sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful little girl and I pray that you find peace and rest during this difficult time. God bless you and keep you…I mean that with all my heart.
April 2, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Jamie
I am so sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 6:27 pm
chrisyub
Jen, I’m here from Better Now. Your Sadie was precious…is precious. I am so sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 6:34 pm
BA
Also here from Better Now. I will be praying for you and your family. I don’t have any words to describe how bad I feel and I can’t imagine you have the words to describe how this is affecting you and your family. Reaching out through the internet from one Mom to another with love . . .
April 2, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Linda and John Bemben
Dear Stuart and Jenn
I am so sorry to hear about your precious Sadie. When Allison and Michael told me, I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It is so hard to even know what to say at a time like this, but I have been thinking of you both, so far away from home. You are both in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Mama T
Also here via Kristen’s blog. What you are going through, I can only imagine, is the worst pain ever. How truly, truly awful for you and your family. If we could all together give you one endless hug, if might help us feel better that maybe we’ve helped you a tiny bit.
You will be on my mind today.
I am so sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 6:50 pm
emily
You are in my thoughts and I am sending warmth through the cosmos to you and your family. Take care.
April 2, 2008 at 6:56 pm
mumof4
I am so terribly terribly sorry. She is so beautiful. I hope in time you can remember the time you spent with her with fondness. You will never forget but time may eventually start to heal.
April 2, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Keeks
I am so sorry for your huge loss.
April 2, 2008 at 7:05 pm
cj
I was sent this way via Kristen’s blog and though a stranger can offer little comfort, perhaps just knowing that you are in so many people’s thoughts and prayers will make the pain a little less heavy.
My family will light a candle in Sadie’s memory tonight.
April 2, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Colleen
I am the mom to an almost 5 month old baby girl who I call my “Cookie Magee” aka Alexandra. I cannot for 1 second even fathom the grief you are experiencing. I am at a loss for words and no matter what anyone says I cannot imagine time healing this wound nor can I imagine saying anything that could even come close to comforting you. Your baby girl is your heart and she will always be with you. See her in every butterfly that visits you and feel her love in every breeze that blows. Love her forever and until you meet her again. She will be forever your daughter, your munchie your birdie.
I cry with you during this horrific time in your life. You’ll forever be in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 7:07 pm
cheryl
I am so sorry. I came here via Kristen’s blog, and my eyes welled up at your photos of your daugher.
April 2, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Sheryl
I’m here via Kristin. I am praying for you. So very sorry…
April 2, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Jenn
I am so so very sorry for your loss. Will keep you close in thought and prayer.
April 2, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Nancy
My heart goes out to you and your family. Your girl was beautiful. So very very sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 7:10 pm
McWriter
My condolences on the loss of your beautiful angel Sadie. I wish you strength, comfort and peace. You are in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 7:14 pm
NM
Dear Jen, I am here via Kristen’s blog, can’t stop thinking of you, your little precious girl, and the short, but probably beautiful journey you had together. I can only hope you find peace soon.
April 2, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Tamara
There are no words. You and Stu are in my heart and in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Kathy
Jen, You have the biggest heart of anyone I know … I’t just hurting terribly right now. I am so glad that I had the chance to be over with you for Sadies first two weeks .. to see what a sweetie she is and what a beautiful loving mother you are. I will always be here for you to help you get through this darkest time. I cannot wait for you to be home so I can smother you and Stuart with all my love … MOM
April 2, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Kris
Jen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’ve never met you, but my heart hurts for you and I grieve with you from afar. What a beautiful little girl…..I wish you a wonderful reunion some day. Much love.
April 2, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Zenobia
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Sharon
Here from Better Now as well. I am also a frequent commenter on Kristin’s blog and so I recognized who she was talking about. You are an insightful, warm, caring person - that is obvious even just from your comments on a stranger’s blog that is obvious. Sadie is lucky to have you as her mom - you will carry her memory with you forever. I’m so, so sad and sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you.
April 2, 2008 at 7:38 pm
annabelle
I’m also here from Kristin’s blog. I’m so sorry your time with Sadie was so short. Remember her in your mind and your heart.
April 2, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Sarah
Also found you from Better Now. I am staring at your photos, tears welling in my eyes. My 11 month old was in the hospital when he was 4 weeks old, and the photo of Sadie in her diaper with her IV arm-splint - reminded me exactly of our time in the hospital. I cannot fathom what you must be going through. My heart breaks. There really are no words, just a combined sense of utter compassion for you and your family.
April 2, 2008 at 7:44 pm
amber
If there was a way to package comfort and solace and send it across the ocean, I’d find the biggest box I could for you right now. You’re in my thoughts, and prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Groovymarlin
Can the tears of strangers mean anything to you at a time like this? I doubt it, but I’m sitting here, at work, crying anyway. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I and many others will be thinking of you.
April 2, 2008 at 7:58 pm
McCashew
Kristen sent me too… Stranger offering their shoulder and a reminder that the world is less bright to ALL of us without your Sadie. Condolences are not enough. in my thoughts…
April 2, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Ashley
I am here via Better Now as well. I am very sorry, so very sorry. What an indelible impression her far too short life will have made on many, you and your daughter have been etched into my heart forever.
April 2, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Angels
[...] Kristin at Better Now, I learned that Jen, another blogger, has lost her daughter, at just six weeks old. I can’t imagine anything more heartbreaking. It makes me realize just [...]
April 2, 2008 at 8:10 pm
K
Again, from Kristen. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even fathom how much your heart hurts.
Just know that you’re in a lot of people’s thoughts and prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Anonymous
I can’t fathom the heartbreak. Your family is in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 8:32 pm
hx
Via Kristin too… sorry from strangers can’t mean much, but I am so very sorry that you lost such preciousness in such an empty way… will be thinking of you very much and wishing soothing peace and deep comfort will somehow find you in your pain.
April 2, 2008 at 8:38 pm
willikat
Found you via Kristin…. I am so, so, so, so sorry for your loss of your Munchie. What a beautiful baby. I will be thinking of you and your family. Again, I’m so sorry. Which seems like….not a heartwrenching enough description of how I feel for you. I hope you find lots of peace and love surrounding you.
April 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
danielle
Over from Kristen.
Thinking of and praying for your family, although I know words are blurry and inadequate.
Sadie is beautiful. Positively beautiful.
April 2, 2008 at 8:50 pm
hills
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Jan
I’m also here from Kristen’s blog and, as a mother and grandmother, I can’t begin to imagine the pain you are feeling at this time. There are many, many people out here thinking of you and praying for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Mandee
Another visitor via Kristin.
Just wanted to tell you how horribly sorry I am for your loss and let you know a stranger is praying for you and yours in Georgia.
April 2, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Lissa
Here via K.
I am so, very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May her memory be a blessing.
April 2, 2008 at 9:19 pm
ie
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
May the love and light of all blessings hold you and your family during this time.
April 2, 2008 at 9:38 pm
J
My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and I wish you and yours comfort and peace. Your girl is absolutely beautiful.
April 2, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Jenny
She was beautiful . . . and always will be in your memories and now ours for seeing these pictures and learning her story. I am praying for your family, you are all in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 9:44 pm
jen
I am so heartbrokenly sorry for your loss.
I will light a candle for you and your beautiful Sadie. I will think of you, and I will think of her.
April 2, 2008 at 9:45 pm
heathercoo
I’m so sorry for your loss. I used to work in Pediatric Oncology and have seen so many parents, too many parents, go through the same thing as you two are right now. All I can offer is an internet hug and the solace that you are not alone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heaven has gained an amazing angel today. May she find someone you love to hold her and help her.
April 2, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Keri
I’m here via Kristin. Right now, I have nothing but tears for your beautiful Sadie. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
April 2, 2008 at 9:55 pm
telegirl
I, too, am here via Kristin. I think, when you are a mother, your heart breaks every time you hear a story like this. My tears for you and your little girl are very real and I wish you comfort. Sadie is beautiful.
April 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
lisa
i cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling right now. as a mother, my hearts breaks for you. please know that you and your beautiful little Sadie are in my thoughts.
April 2, 2008 at 10:02 pm
anne
I am so terribly, terribly sorry for your loss. There are no words. She is a beautiful girl.
April 2, 2008 at 10:11 pm
antropologa
My condolences on your loss. I am very sorry. Life is unfair and cruel.
April 2, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Sarah
Please accept my condolences - though small, may they bring some comfort to you and your family.
April 2, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Jolie
I am also here from Kristin. what an unfathomable, unfathomable loss to experience. I will be praying for you and your husband. I hope that you are comforted by those around you and are strengthened as time goes on.
April 2, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Angie
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss.
It’s heartbreaking.
April 2, 2008 at 10:27 pm
banana
I’m so sorry for you and I will be thinking about you and your little girl.
April 2, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Kris
Jen, I have visited here a few times before via Kristin(and am again today) but never commented…I wanted to say how truly heartbroken I am for you and your family, I will cry along with you my heart is aching. I am so sorry.
Kris
April 2, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Julie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I honestly still can’t believe what I just read.
I too have visited here, actually on a daily basis, but have never commented. You & I were pregnant at the same time and I found that your antics always brought a smile to my face.
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Please remember that even though Sadie was only in our world for a short time, she touched many lives and made it a better place.
April 2, 2008 at 11:02 pm
mandy
I just read what happened and I HAD to tell you how sorry I am. She is amazingly beautiful. All I have to offer you are my prayers, but please know I will pray for your comfort.
April 2, 2008 at 11:05 pm
nomi
I’m so so sorry. I’m also here through Kristin and can’t even imagine what your family is going through. Know that many people are thinking of you guys and wishing they could help comfort you.
Sadie is a perfect little angel.
April 2, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Erika
I am so sorry.
April 2, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Nikki
What a terrible loss.
I’m so sorry.
Please know I’ll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Stacy
I, too, have been directed here from Kristen’s blog. My heart aches for you and your family. I wish there were words that could help make things better. You and your entire family will be kept in my prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Cassie
I am so, terribly sorry for your loss. I can’t begin to understand what you must be going through. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
April 2, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Xteener
I’m new to your blog, but my heart aches in my chest as I read your words. Please know that there is an abundance of support out in internet land for you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2008 at 11:28 pm
natalie
my heart aches for your loss and for your girl.
April 2, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Kimberly
Sadie’s life mattered so, so much and made this world forever a sweeter place by her having been here. My family and I will hold your little family in our hearts and our prayers. All you have to do today is keep breathing. Just keep breathing.
Love, love, love to your souls from mine.
April 3, 2008 at 12:03 am
Joyce
here via Better Now as well. words cannot express how sorry i am for you and your family. you are in my prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 12:34 am
Kristin
I am so, so sorry for your family and your little girl. Please know that you will be in my thoughts.
April 3, 2008 at 12:34 am
Jen
I am so very truly sorry for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family. Your little girl was so very beautiful.
April 3, 2008 at 12:49 am
Kerri
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how you must be feeling, and I am so conscious that nothing I can say could possibly match the depth of that emotion. It isn’t fair what has happened to you and your family. I only hope for your sake and your husband’s sake that the two of you can take that love you have for Sadie, all of it that you would have showered on her for the life she should have had, and find a place to put it in the world so she can live on through your actions. When you call her “My Birdie,” I can’t help but cry with you.
April 3, 2008 at 1:03 am
Melissa
Here through Karla. I am very, very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
April 3, 2008 at 1:15 am
Chantal
your family is in my prayers. my heart breaks for you.
April 3, 2008 at 1:15 am
Kate
No words seem adequate right now…I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 1:17 am
Kelly
Here from Karla’s site. My heart is hurting so badly for you. Sadie is a beautiful and precious baby, and your photos show a little girl who only knew love, comfort and peace during her short life. If only we could all be so lucky as Sadie, to be so completely and unconditionally loved. Thinking of you….
April 3, 2008 at 1:18 am
Michelle
I know that nothing I can say will help you with your loss. Just know that lots of people are praying for you and your family during your time of grief
April 3, 2008 at 1:21 am
sillydoggies
I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine how much you and your husband are hurting. Many prayers and love from an unknown person.
April 3, 2008 at 1:23 am
Brandy
I am also here from Karla’s site. I am so very, very sorry. My prayers are with your family.
April 3, 2008 at 1:24 am
June
there is nothing to say to make it easier or better.
wish you all the best!
April 3, 2008 at 1:24 am
Sullivan
I feel so bad for you and your family. Just think. Sadie is in Heaven now. She will be loved and cared for by God Himself. She will see peace, and only peace. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family. I will be praying, to make sure that happens. I hope you feel better soon.
April 3, 2008 at 1:24 am
candicelmartin
I am crying with you.
April 3, 2008 at 1:25 am
rebecca1006
I am so so sorry to hear this tragic news. My heart is broken for you. Draw close to God and hold on tight. you’re in our prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 1:26 am
cheaplikeme
Another stranger weeping for your loss. Time will heal, but none of those you have touched will ever forget your sweet babe.
April 3, 2008 at 1:26 am
karainmd
So sorry for your loss. I can’t even being to imagine the pain you and your husband are going through. My thoughts and prayers are for you both.
April 3, 2008 at 1:28 am
Casey
That is a crushing loss, and I can only sympathize. I’m very sorry.
April 3, 2008 at 1:28 am
gregg
April Fools!
April 3, 2008 at 1:29 am
RegularMom
Hi. I don’t know you either, but I stumbled into your blog today, and wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I lost twin sons due to a rare pregnancy complication back in 1998. They were born too early to save and died shortly afterwards. The nurses told me: “all they knew was love” and at the time, I hated them for saying it. But now, that makes sense. So I’m saying it to you, in the hopes that one day it’ll also make sense to you: “All she knew was love.”
You’re in my thoughts.
April 3, 2008 at 1:30 am
joelnafziger
My son was diagnosed with a serious heart defect. I remember how shocked and incredible sad my wife and I were when we found out. His surgery is in two weeks, and all we can do is trust God, and lean on our family and friends. My heart goes out to you.
By the way, she is absolutely beautiful.
April 3, 2008 at 1:31 am
swoon
I have no words. I wish you found yor peace.
April 3, 2008 at 1:31 am
thereisnogray
Sorry. I will pray for you and your husband
April 3, 2008 at 1:32 am
bogotown
No words will ever express how you feel. I don´t have words either to say I’m sorry; but I am. My heart has been broken too, because I too, have a baby girl. I’m sorry, so, so very sorry. My tears for your baby, you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 1:33 am
Jason
I saw your post because it was highlighted on WordPress. I can’t describe the sorrow I’m feeling for you right now. I will pray for you and your husband.
April 3, 2008 at 1:35 am
Jayme
I’m so sorry, I wish no one had to join this club we’re in… the one where you lose your baby.
April 3, 2008 at 1:35 am
thebarnbums
OMG! I look at your daughter and think of my children and my heart breaks. My husbands grandmother (93) said that losing her son a few years ago was the absolute hardest thing she had ever been through in her life.
Prayers for you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 1:39 am
Bill
So terribly sorry, can’t imagine the sorrow an pain you must feel.
April 3, 2008 at 1:40 am
pinkroses521
She was beautiful and I’m so very sorry for your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 1:40 am
tom
I stumbled upon your post, and though I don’t know you, I just wanted to say that I’m very sorry and saddened for your loss and that I will have your baby in my prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 1:40 am
Allison
You don’t know me, and I don’t know your pain. But I do know that you are grieving and I pray that peace will find you soon.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
April 3, 2008 at 1:40 am
Alasdair
My deepest sympathies … there aren’t the words to say it properly.
April 3, 2008 at 1:40 am
sleepknitting
I can’t even begin to imagine what this must be like for you and your husband; I hope that somehow you can find peace and some kind of happiness again. I am so deeply sorry for you both.
April 3, 2008 at 1:41 am
tom
I stumbled upon your post, and though I don’t know you, I just wanted to say that I’m very sorry and saddened for your loss and that I will have your baby in my prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 1:42 am
mamajuliana
praying for you…I am so sorry….
April 3, 2008 at 1:42 am
shawz
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 1:45 am
florafair
My god. I can’t even fathom this. She is so beautiful. I don’t know you, but I am thinking of you and my heart aches for your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 1:47 am
Ginger
I, too, stumbled upon your post, nor do I know you. But I want you to know that my heart is hurting for you right now, and you are in my thoughts during this time.
I wish for you strength to go through the grieving process (no matter how long it takes), and more than anything…peace.
Ginger in Nashville
April 3, 2008 at 1:47 am
amateurdelivre
I have a “heart” baby so I know the struggles you went through. Sorry doesn’t even seem appropriate, but it is the only word I know to use. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 1:49 am
Beth J
I came here from karainmd’s blog.
I don’t know you but I am completely heartbroken for you. Many prayers………. My words are inadequate
*********HUGS**********
April 3, 2008 at 1:56 am
cristen
I will think of you tonight when I get fed up with my three kids under 6. And try to see how blessed I am.
I am so sorry for your loss. And I hope….I hope you can be okay soon, someday in the future. And I hope you and your husband can help each other.
April 3, 2008 at 1:57 am
angie
I am so very sorry for your loss, and the pain and tragedy leading up to it. You are in my thoughts. May you and your family be comforted during this difficult time. Time will soften the pain, and the heart will always remember the joys. It reminds us to enjoy what we have to the fullest, while we can. Bless you.
April 3, 2008 at 2:06 am
Dyskinesia
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I hope that brings thousands of people who will all, like myself, light a candle in honor of your daughter’s beauty, joy, and life while we hold you and your family in a space in our heart. As Kristin said, would that we could each carry even but a tiny piece of your sufferring for you.
April 3, 2008 at 2:22 am
Loralee
I am so sorry. I lost my four month old four years ago and my heart is just ripping to shreds for what I know you are going through.
April 3, 2008 at 2:40 am
Joanna
Ahh, she’s so beautiful, and she looks so like my son who died 9 years ago aged 7 weeks and 6 days from a heart defect. There is nothing I can say to lessen your pain, but my heart aches for you, knowing what you are going through. Take some small shred of comfort, though, from knowing that you will survive this, even though at times you may not want to. You will never forget your beautiful precious first little girl, but she will always hold a warm lovely place in your hearts. I now have 2 more beautiful children who bring me great happiness and joy. May similar blessings come your way in future.
April 3, 2008 at 3:03 am
mybloggylife
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Praying for you.
April 3, 2008 at 3:05 am
fawnahareo
I am at my office desk crying for you. What beautiful little girl; I am so sorry to know that she is gone. It’s so utterly unfair.
April 3, 2008 at 3:17 am
J-L
She is beautiful. I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless you at this difficult time.
April 3, 2008 at 3:38 am
Lil Foots Mommy
I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful baby girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 3:45 am
laurie
So, so sorry. It’s so unfair. She’s beautiful.
April 3, 2008 at 3:57 am
marilyn
I am sorry for your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 4:10 am
Amy
May God hold you, your husband, and Sadie in the palm of his hand throughout this most difficult time.
April 3, 2008 at 4:13 am
Linda
Oh Jenny. I wish I could do something, say something at all that would help even a tiny bit right now. I am so, so sorry.
April 3, 2008 at 4:18 am
Juanita
What can anyone say, other than offer prayers, compassion and support from the bottom of our souls? She is sleeping peacefully in heaven now and will wait for you and watch over you. I hope everyone’s thoughts and prayers cradle your home. xxxxxxxxxxxx
April 3, 2008 at 4:20 am
Michelle
I am so, so sorry, and I know that doesn’t help. But please know you have people thinking about you, hoping for you, sending you all kinds of love from all over the world.
April 3, 2008 at 4:39 am
Alison
Thoughts and prayers from Tasmania, Australia, for you and your family. I am so, so, very sorry.
April 3, 2008 at 4:47 am
caroline
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 4:47 am
Jessica
I don’t know you, but my heart is breaking for you. What a beauty. Such a gift of joy and love. I’m so, so sorry.
April 3, 2008 at 4:48 am
JAB
Also here via Kristin’s link…please know that you and your beautiful daughter are in others’ thoughts. I’m wishing you peace, love and the strength to keep moving forward one small step at a time.
April 3, 2008 at 5:08 am
alexa
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
April 3, 2008 at 5:08 am
Sarah
I am sorry for your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 5:12 am
Annie
Jen, when I stopped sobbing enough to be able to walk, I went right to my daughter’s room. I rubbed her sleeping body and wished so much that there was something that any of us could do to ease your pain. I will never forget the pictures I’ve just seen of your sweet girl, and I will be thinking about you and your family throughout every day. Know that you have changed my life forever, and I will be a better mother to do what I can to honor Sadie.
April 3, 2008 at 5:26 am
Melissa
My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family.
April 3, 2008 at 5:38 am
Ellen
Also here via K.
My heart aches for you.
What paltry consolation this is, there is an entire world reading your blog, crying with your words and your beautiful, beautiful pictures.
April 3, 2008 at 5:41 am
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April 3, 2008 at 5:43 am
Erin McMenemy Hemsworth
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine the pain you must be feeling. Sadie was lucky to have the love of her parents that is so evident through your posts. My heartfelt and most sincere condolences go out to you and Stuart.
April 3, 2008 at 5:44 am
jess
I am so so sorry. From a total stranger please accept my thoughts and prayers for your family.
April 3, 2008 at 6:17 am
Lara
I’m so sorry. I am here via Kristen as well, a complete and utter stranger, with tears in my eyes. I am staring at this white comment box, knowing there is nothing I can say…but wishing there was something. You will be in my thoughts.
April 3, 2008 at 6:31 am
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April 3, 2008 at 6:36 am
amanda
You are in my prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 7:04 am
lucy
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, so sad that this happened to you. Like so many other strangers, I’m sending you thoughts & prayers.
April 3, 2008 at 7:23 am
Chookooloonks
Wow. Found you via Kristin. I’m so, *so* sorry. Please know you’re in the thoughts of a big-haired Trini woman deep in heart of Texas.
Blessings to you.
April 3, 2008 at 7:24 am
Tammy
I’ve sat here for a long time trying to find the right words. They won’t come. I will just say that I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss and you are in my thoughts. Your Sadie is beautiful. Thank you for putting up the photos.
April 3, 2008 at 7:52 am
dorrie
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous, sweet child with us. May you find peace for your heart, sleep for your aching eyes, and rest for your hurting heart. Every parent in the world feels your pain tonight. Be well.
April 3, 2008 at 7:55 am
Sylvie
I’m truly sorry for your loss.
April 3, 2008 at 8:07 am
callistawolf
I am here from Kristin. I am so sorry. There are no words. I’m SO sorry.
April 3, 2008 at 8:16 am
pocklock
I’m so very sorry for your loss. This is every parents’ nightmare. Please know many are praying for you and your family…
April 3, 2008 at 8:19 am
Lindsay
When I was little and