Our precious Alivia
As many of you know, our precious little Alivia went home to be with the Lord a week ago today. There are few words to write, but this has been the severest and hardest trial of our lives. However, in the midst of extreme pain, our Savior has been by our side and we can testify that He is real and good and in control of all things.
The theme for me this past week has been from that sweet song:
"He gives and takes away, my heart will choose to say, 'Lord, blessed be your name.' "
There are no words to adequately express our thanks and gratefulness to ALL you who have served, cared and prayed for us so well. You have been a real and tangible expression of God's kindness to us...THANK YOU!
Oh Dave and Heather,
You are foremost in our prayers.
We love and respect you very much.
Laura
So grateful to God for you, and for His grace in your lives.
The Wilcoxes
Heather, I have been checking your blog daily, waiting for the opportunity to tell you I have been praying for you since we heard this sad news. The Lord has kept you on my heart nonstop, and I have been praying on your behalf and will continue to do so.
in Christ,
Sena
Heather and Dave,
I was able to go to the service yesterday and have had you both in my thoughts and prayers this week. You are an example to many, and I pray for God's strength to be showered on you during this season.
Respectfully,
Jessica Casselman
Kenneth honored you guys so perfectly when he said that we see God is real, alive and active by the way you & Dave are walking through this trial. Thank you for building up the church by pressing into Jesus.
We are so grateful to be your friends and have the privilege of carrying this burden along side of you in the days, months and years to come. You won't be alone my friend.
Love you guys,
Michelle & Jon
Dear Dave and Heather,
We want you to know we are praying for you and will continue to do so. We respect you both so much.
While we can't imagine the pain you must feel, we are provoked by the way you are giving honor to God in the midst of it.
Love,
The McMillens
Please know that we are praying for you!!!
Love,
Betsy, Curtis, & Santiago Allen
Dear Heather--
You and Dave have been heavy on our hearts and we continue to pray that the Lord will flood you with His perfect peace. You are loved by many.
Love,
Jim & Tina
Oh Heather, I can't even imagine. I have been praying for you all throughout each day since I heard and we will continue to pray!
love,
Jeremy and Rachel
Watching you two praise and worship God during the memorial service yesterday was so God glorifying and it increased my faith. Thank you for your example of fighting the good fight of faith. Our prayers will continue...
Since we found out our hearts have been heavy with grief for your loss, and thankfully our loving Father has put your family constantly on our hearts so we can lift you up in prayer. We can't even imagine what you are walking through now, but even just reading this post I was brought to tears and so encouraged to see your God glorifying faith in the midst of a sorrow that many of us have never known. We will keep praying for you and carrying you on our hearts.
Love,
Laura & Lew
Heather, my dear friend, Will and I were so saddened to hear of your loss and have been praying so much for you guys. Please know you continue to be in our prayers and that we are here to help out with anything you guys need.
Love,
Alycia
Dave & Heather,
We have been praying for you guys this past week. It is so awesome to see God upholding you during this trial. We will continue to pray! May He continue to comfort you with His presence.
We love you guys!
Love, The Campbell Fam
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. It is such a testimony to God's work in your lives to see the way you are honoring him through this trial.
The Remsnyders
Praying for you! Thank you for your example of trusting God in the midst of inexpressible grief. I know you bring much joy to your Saviour.
Love,
Dave and Jess
Our family is praying for yours. May God's Word continue to be your source of truth. Thank you for your faith!
Love ~ The Buchanans
dave & heather,
know that you have a bro & sis in IL praying for continued grace for you guys.
william & kia whitney
David & Heather,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I pray for you constantly. You are ever on my heart.
Love,
Ben & Debbie
Dave and Heather,
Our prayers are with you! Thank you for trusting in our God and for seeking to praise His name!
The Snyders
Heather, Your family has been constantly on our hearts and in our prayers. Thank you for your example of trusting God during such a trying time. We will continue to pray for you for continued grace and peace and that you will continue to experience God's nearness(psalm 34:18).
Love,
Hannah & Enoch