Saturday, November 15, 2014
Emily was one of the most courageous people I know. I was very honored to be a pallbearer at the service which was perhaps the most heartwarming service I have ever witnessed and is a testimony to the tremendous love everyone had for Em. Patty and I are so sorry and are keeping you all in our prayers.Curt and Patty
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Dear Carol, Ted and Hanna, so sad to hear of Emily’s passing. My heartfelt condolences, you’re in my thoughts and prayers..
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
My Em,
To use mere words to convey who you are to me, let alone all those who were blessed to know you, is an impossible task. Listening to others over the past days; their thoughts, their memories of you, have been humbling. Those of us that are “family” all feel that we know the “know” the real Emily. However, what I have learned is that we all knew you. You never faltered in who you were, without you even realizing it. Yes, you went through stages, multiple stages, but during those stages, you were always “you”. You continued to touch people; you continued to be a light in our lives. Through all your rants and “drama” you never lost the ability to be there for all of us you loved, and man did you love those around you! I told your dad tonight, through all of my questions, research, and ramblings about religion, the answer I have been seeking has been right in front of me for 19 years. I’ve always said you were a gift. You are a gift from God. All those times when I or others have asked “If you are a true and real God, please give me sign” you, Emily, are that sign; your family that you have worried over, is that sign. Your life, your soul, is proof. Selfishly I detest that you are no longer here among us on earth. At the same time, I rejoice that you are amongst the angels where you belong. You are truly a gift; you were and continue to be an angel amongst us.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Emily,
Words can not express how sad I am to hear of your passing. I only knew you for a few short years, but I have never met anyone like you. You were an amazing person, you were always smiling and laughing. Always so nice and sweet. I will never forget you and our crazy funny, silly conversations. I miss you Emily. I love you. Rest in peace you beautiful wonderful girl you.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
as a nurse, my number one job is to make one of the hardest times of you and your family’s life a little better. that by advocating for you, using evidence-based practices, caring for you like you were my own, and being as goofy as tolerable, you are better off now than you were 12 hours ago.when i started nursing there were a handful of patients (and the families attached to them) that helped me form what kind of nurse i am and showed me that i was doing what i was made to do.last saturday i lost someone who helped form me into the nurse and the person that i am. i have always cherished the time i had with emily and the impact she made on me and everyone around her. she was so smart, curious, silly, wise, kind, genuine, and good for a laugh (or eight). the world lucked out to get to keep her as long as it did and i am so thankful i got to be a witness to it.
Monday, November 10, 2014
This is a photo from the day I first met little Emily and Hanna.
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Crystal Humphries,
Cincinnati, OH
Monday, November 10, 2014
Emily,
you were such a bright, sweet, giving and wonderful person. You were taken to soon. I know your not hurting anymore and are at peace but so many people are going to miss you and will always love you. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace…
Monday, November 10, 2014
Im so Sorry for your loss Ted, Carol and Hanna. Rest in Paradise Emily..
Monday, November 10, 2014
Emily,You were a such a blessing in my life. I thank the Lord for all of the many years of friendship that we had. You had the love of God in you, and I am so glad to say that you fought well up to the very end. Emily, always know that I will miss you, but please know that you are seeing the Beautiful face of Jesus, and I rest knowing that you have always been a special friend. Thank you for coming to the choir concert in May. I will be thinking of you, and I will miss you. Tell Jesus that I say hi. Thank you Lord for Emily.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Loving her buttered and cheese pasta.
In this time of sadness and loss we all need to hang onto those memories of Emily and how she touched each person she met. She was put here on this earth for such a short time, however she touched more people and enriched more lives than people that have lived many many more years. I hang onto three special memories. The first was a sleep over (what fun) when we went shopping and she wanted to buy her mother new PJ’s…the laugher and jokes were priceless. The next was her eating and loving plain butter and little cheese pasta. And lastly (and certainly not all of them) was my visit to see her a few weeks ago….in which I wanted to try to get a real little pig into the hospital….had to settle for a stuffed one but the look of JOY on Emily’s face was wonderful. We may never understand or know God’s plan in taking Emily home , but we need to stay strong in our faith and belief that God makes no mistakes. As I go out in this early morning air and feed my farm animals (especially the pigs) I know Emily is smiling down on us all.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Hanna,
In this time of missing Emily, know that you are loved by many who will support you in this time. God will see you through this, and He will heal your heart. I will pray for you Hanna. Emily was such a blessing in my life. Know that Emily is safe with Jesus.
Love you and your family.
Daniel Barton
North Carolina
Daniel Barton Cary, North Carolina
Sunday, November 09, 2014
Through the pain of missing my Em I am so truly blessed to have met so many wonderfull people through Em over the years!She is able to be Tigger now!
Saturday, November 08, 2014
Carol & Ted and Family, We were so sad to read of the passing of your dear Emily. We were friends of her grandparents Donna and Lamont Stanley of Kildaire Farms in Cary. We remember very well little Emily and her medical adversities and supported her in prayers and fund raisers for her surgeries. God Bless this angel who is now with her family members in Heaven. Prayers for all of you. Sincerely, Ruth & Roland Tripp of Cary, NC
Friday, November 07, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Annalee (my daughter) included me along Emily’s journey with her. It was a blessing to be able to send cards to Emily during her younger years. Beautiful girl, beautiful heart for God!
Friday, November 07, 2014
Dear Carol, Ted, and Hannah, I am so sorry about Emily’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. God bless you and keep you strong through all you have to endure. Please know we are all praying for you and your family. I remember Dot telling us about Emily when she was an infant, and how special she was even then. I am so happy I met her and spent some fun times with her. She will remain an inspiration to so many people, and remain in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Friday, November 07, 2014
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of you sweet Emy. We are forever changed for the better having known you and know that you will forever be with us. You are my hero Emily and I am honored to have been able to love you. Rest well sweet girl. Until we meet again……
The McAdoos
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Our lives are much richer by having known Emily. She was very special to us.
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl that we will miss dearly. So glad that we were able to move to NC and become part of your lives. We’ll remember Emily’s great laugh. We loved her laugh. We grieve but not as one without hope. We know that one day we will see Emily’s sweet face and hear that laugh again. Until that day. We love you all,
Thursday, November 06, 2014
I wish I knew what to say to take away the hurt. Em was a beautiful girl inside and out. I remember meeting her when she was 2 years old. From that time till now she always had a smile on her face. We are going to miss her. But the love for her will never stop. God bless you and yours. We love you so much……
Our Emy 