Ella Cate peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father yesterday morning, July 10, 2008. They were not able to even begin the heart cath procedure. She fell asleep in the operating room right before they were to begin her procedure and her weak little heart stopped.
We will forever cherish the 10 weeks we were allowed to have Ella Cate in our possession. We thank the Lord that he gave her to us for that short time. Her spunky spirit and her incessant chatter will be missed. She will never have to struggle through a surgery or procedure and she will forever be at peace.
We want to thank everyone for your prayers through this journey we've been on. We have felt them and the comfort of knowing people are praying is the only thing that helps us make it through it all.
To God be the Glory!
19 comments:
I have been praying for your contintually since I heard the news yesterday. Please know that there a literally thousands of people lifting you up in prayer!
Sarah Barker
Raleigh, NC
Laura - I have been praying for your family throughout this whole ordeal. My heart breaks for all of you, but I know that Ella Cate is at home in the arms of Jesus!!
I am friends with Christa and Dave and have kept up with Ella Cate through them. It brings tears to my eyes and sorrow to my heart that Baby Ella Cate's life was so short. However, I take comfort in knowing that she IS resting in the arms of Jesus! Praise God for that! May peace be with you!
Dear Laura, Aaron and Caroline -
I hope you know how much you are loved and how many people have you in their hearts and prayers. There are no words to adequately express my sympathies to you. I know your faith will carry you through these difficult times and that you will somehow find comfort in remembering the time you spent with Ella Cate. Please know that you can call on me no matter what time it may be, and I will be there in any way I can. May the Lord be with you.
Kelly LeBlanc
Laura & Aaron,
I am so sorry to hear about Ella Cate. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Please know that we are lifting your family up in prayer!
Jennifer Stockstill
Garrett's Mom
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. Wendy Moss
Laura and Aaron I just heard the news. My heart breaks for you and your family. You will be in my heart and prayers. I know that lil Ella Cate is dancing on the golden streets of heaven with Jesus.
Aaron and Laura,
What a blessing your testimony is to many people and to me. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed you to be blessed with Ella Cate. As I have been with you these short but difficult days I have seen your love for the Lord and your dedication to rearing your children for the Lord. I am going to continue to pray for you and Caroline as you adjust. I love you both. Mrs. Rabon
Aaron, Laura, and Caroline,
Although we are hurting with you right now, we are praising the Lord for His great love and peace and for your testimony and spirit. We are praying earnestly for you even now. We love you.
Jason, Sarah, Evan, and Lauryn Little
Laura, Aaron and Caroline,
"Mamaw Deb and Papaw Jim',
We don't always know what to say in a time like this but I can say that Beautiful Ella Cate is an wonderful gift from God. She will always live as an awesome testimony of what God can do. HE blessed you with 10 wonderful weeks of love and beauty from Ella Cate and you will always have that in your heart. She has truly brightened the streets of Heaven and she will continue to be a light that will live in your hearts and memories forever. My family and I continue to pray for you all. Love, Paralee, Larry, Taylor Morgan and Mason Black
Aaron, Laura, and Caroline,
I can't even begin to know what you are going through. It just breaks my heart. I may not get to be with you guys as much as I'd like, but I hope you know I love you and I'm praying for you.
My mom has been keeping me informed on Ella Cate. God bless you all as you have faced such a challenge and now this sweet angel rest with her heavenly Father. I pray that you will find peace in the midst of your storm of emotions. Love in Christ~
Laura and Aaron--We cannot imagine what you are going through,but we know that GOD is going through all of this with you. Your testimony is a blessing to many. We will continue to hold you up in prayer. Ericka and Matt, Kristy and David and Kevin and Amy Beth are praying for you, too.
Love, Terri and George Siebert
Laura, Aaron and Carol~
I can't begin to express the amount of sorrow I feel for all of you. We were so blessed to have Ella as a part of the family. Even though I never got to meet her I loved her and she will be missed greatly. Just remember no one is ever truly gone until she is forgotten and Ella will never be forgotten , she will live in our hearts forever. Our loss is Heavens gain, and we will meet up with her again someday. I love yall so much, stay strong and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
~Amber Webb
Dear Dees Family,
I am a member of FBC Fannin and we have kept your entire family in our prayers during this time. We have followed your good times and times that were trying. You all have been in our constant thoughts and prayers.
My heart has been so heavy for you during this time but then when I watch this blog, I see an amazing strength that one only gets from our Heavenly Father. The love and faith that you all share is an amazing and wonderful thing.
My prayer for you is that God continues to strengthen you with His love and grace. I pray that He will continue to use you both to be a witness of Faith and Love in Jesus Christ.
Please know that my family and I will continue to pray for your family.
In Christ,
Tosha Dickens
Aaron and Laura,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I just heard the news and wanted you to know that I am thinking of your family and lifting you up.
I know your daughter was a blessing to have in your lives, if even for a moment, and will always be a special part of your family. My heart breaks to think about how difficult this may be for you, and I pray for your strength and peace during this time.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you".
Jennifer Duke Payne
Aaron, Laura, and Caroline--
I just want you all to know that my constant thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such a WONDERFUL and AMAZING family. I know that the Good Lord will see you through this difficult time. Laura, before you, I have never witnessed such a strong and amazing FAITH... Beautiful little Ella Cate is in Heaven smiling down on you now. And you have your "very own angel." I love you all and I am and will continue to be here for you.
Laura--Kyle and I are SO SORRY to hear of your loss! We are praying for you and your family!
Much Love,
Kyle and Heather Johnson
I keep coming back to look at this sweet picture of Ella. I keep looking at it to remind me of her sweet little face and this time I just felt prompted to leave a message. I can't imagine the pain you've gone through the last 12 days. I have, however, watched from the sidelines, and I must say that if I could tell Ella Cate anything today, it would be that she should be so proud of her parents. Aaron and Laura, you have handled this whole process with such dignity and class. No, nothing about it has been easy, but Ella has every reason to be proud of her parents and I'm sure she is, all the way from Heaven. I know you have some long days ahead, but I'm sure, just as He who watched over her never slept, even now, He doesn't sleep while watching over you. As we got the good news today of Dave's job, I caught myself looking up to Heaven's direction winking and smiling at Ella Cate. I'd like to think that she assisted God with that blessing today.
We love you all!
Uncle Dave, Aunt Chris and Eli
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