tribute to Claire / Libby Brinkley (granmother)Read >>
tribute to Claire / Libby Brinkley (granmother)
Claire this is a tribute to you. Although your time with us was short, we will never forget you. Our time with you showed us the perfection of one of Gods little ones. We know you fought so hard to stay with us and this lets us know that you felt all the love we have for you. That love still abides and we know that you are with us now in spirit. Just let your momma know you are close every once in a while because she misses you so. Your little sister Caitlin has been a sweet solace for her but that does not mean she does not miss you. I still see tears in her eyes when we talk about you. Now your mom is going to have another little one but you will always be special. Your sweet face and fight while you were here touched all of us and we cherish the time that we had. I am only glad that you are no longer in pain and have had a chance to rest. We will all be together again.
To a very strong mother and father! / Amber Empson (none)Read >>
To a very strong mother and father! / Amber Empson (none)
I don't know you personally, but I wanted to give my condolences to you and your brave family! I couldn't imagine having to make that kind of decision, but I think you guys made a good one. It takes strong people with alot of love to do what you did. And I praise you for it! You are wonderful parents. I hope only the best for you and your family. Always love one another~ Amber Close
Sarah my darling and beautiful daughter, I have watched over you this past year and worried about you as you know mothers do. You have made me very proud to know I have a daughter who is so strong and loving. I thank God for you every day. I know the days have been hard and the nights even harder. I have hugged you when you cried and wished I could take away the pain. I hope in some way I have helped ease the burden of the loss of beautiful little Claire. Our little angel was a precious gift and I know we all would have loved to have her for a lot longer. We don't understand God's plan but we have to believe he has a reason. I have watched you over the past year and I have seen how you have touched so many other people who have lost a precious little baby. You have shared your story and listened to others and been a blessing to them. I am so proud of you because all the while you are helping others I know your heart is broken and you yearn for a little one. Yet you always have time for others and listen with a heart full of care and understanding. I know God will bless you because you are such a special and giving person. Just remember our little angel is not in any pain and she is waiting for her momma. You will be with her again. No one can replace our special angel Claire but I know God will give you a baby to love here until you are all together as one family in heaven. I pray God will give you peace and comfort until then. I love you my special daughter and I will always be here for you. Love Mom
Sara&Matt/ Jami Gulley(summers) (cousin)
Sara- When I read your story...it touched my heart in so many ways that I don`t know how to explain. I could only imagine what you guys went through. You are a very wonderful woman, you and Matt are very strong and you did a greate job. You are and exordinary MOTHER Claire would be proud of what greate parents she has. You are in our prayers, with lots of love, your cousin ~Jami~ Close
To Sarah and Matt / Hailey Bosaw (Friend)
Sarah and Matt, I just wanted to let you know that the way you told your story about everything that you all have been through really touched my heart, you did such a wonderful job. My prayers are with you and your families everyday. Claire was such a beautiful little girl and she made a very big impact on everyones life. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you every single day. Close
My baby is an Angel in Heaven, She watches over me everyday. Papa is up there watching As her and Charli play. My Claire is not alone, There is family with her. They are Angels in Heaven, Our loved ones that have passed. And they are watching over us Until it is our time at last. Until Jesus calls us Home, We will keep them in our hearts. And with our memories of them, We will never part.
GODS LITTLEST ANGEL / SHEILA FALS (GREAT AUNT )
DEAR SWEET SARAH, I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB YOU DONE ON TELLING YOUR STORY ABOUT WHAT YOU AND MATT WENT THROUGH WITH LITTLE CLAIRE, YOU TOLD YOUR STORY SO ELOQUENTLY, I COULD NOT HOLD BACK MY TEARS, MY HEART ACHES SO FOR YOU AND MATT, I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN WITH YOU DURING YOU TIME OF SORROW. SARAH AND MATT TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING YOUR LITTLE CLARE WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE LOVING CARE OF GOD OUR SAVIOUR. I LOVE YOU BOTH , AND I LOVE YOU CLAIRE ,GOD LITTLEST ANGEL, AUNT SHEILA Close
I have to say that I was so blessed to have met this precious little angel. She was so tiny, but left such a big impact in my life. I will always remember keep her close to my heart. I can only hope that offering my friendship to you Sarah is some type of support. You are such an amazing person. I know that you have heard it a million times, but you know that if you need me, you know where I am.. Claire was so blessed to have you as her mommy and Matthew, her daddy. She truly has an amazing family. I love you guys so much!
Sarah and Matt: you are great people and being parents seems to come naturally to you. Claire was very lucky to have you as parents and as you know, you were incredibly lucky to be blessed with her. Children open up this place in you that is impossible to explain to someone that hasn't experienced it for themself. I am glad you got that chance to do just that with your beautiful daughter, Claire.
To Sarah Beth / Lana Cox (Friend of family )Read >>
To Sarah Beth / Lana Cox (Friend of family )
Even though we don't see each other like we should, I just wanted you to know that like always & forever you are truly my best friend!! I am always here for you when you need me!!!!! Your daughter had your beauty! You are such a strong woman and I will forever admire you for that! I love you so much & Claire also! Close
Condolences/ Libby Brinkley (grandmother)
Sarah, I just wanted to say I love you. I am so proud of you. I know you still have bad days, like the other night when you called. I wish I could make things all better just like when you were a little girl. Of course we know that I can't. I know you miss your little girl. We all miss her but for you the empty spot in your heart and in your arms must be unbareable at times. I can't take that ache away but I can share it with you and be there for you when you need me. Remember I am always here for you and I love you. I am so sorry for your loss that words seem inappropriate and I am tongue tied to know what to say at time. Just know that you are loved and that our little Claire bear is loved and remembered. Mom Close
To Sarah, A Truly Great Mother / Donna Brinkley (Great Aunt )Read >>
To Sarah, A Truly Great Mother / Donna Brinkley (Great Aunt )
Sarah, I am so proud of you for your great strength you have shown and the love that you have for Claire. To be honest, I didn't think you were this strong of a person. You have always been so sensitive, back from when you were a little girl. You showed so much strength when I was able to be at the hospital with you. The night that Richard & I brought your mom to the hospital is one I will never forget. When Amanda & I went back to see Claire and you made us talk to her, I saw then that you were still being strong for her. That was very hard for me; all I could do was to cry, but I did my best to say how I felt to your precious little doll. Then you showed Amanda & me the book with her footprints on the back of it. You told us that you had read it to her several times and that she had another one, but you hadn't read that one yet. You were being such a wonderful mom! It broke my heart. It was so hard to leave that night (rather early morning). I wanted to be there for you so bad. I know I am just your aunt, but you & Amanda have always seemed almost like daughters to me. Then hearing how you were able to let Claire go, and you still did all this with such a loving heart, I was really amazed at your strength. I am so glad that I take you & Libby to Evansville to shop for clothes. That was another time that I was again amazed by your strength. My heart broke when we looked & looked for a dress for Claire, and it seemed like we weren't getting anywhere. I know that was so hard for you to do, but you hung in there with lots of strength. I told you that I wish that I could take your place & go through all the hurt & pain for you; but to be honest, I don't think I could have been as strong as you. Sarah, I have seen that you are a much stronger & loving person than I ever could have imagined. I know that you will someday have another baby, and you will be a truly great mother to that child. I know because I saw how you were and are a truly great mother to Claire Elizabeth.
Dear Sarah, i just want you to know how proud i am of you, i am so sorry for your loss and i am sorry i could not be there, that's what you get for liveing to many mile's away from your family but you and your husband, your mom and dad all of you were in my prayer's and thought's. you are such a good mommy i have read what your wrote and i have cried because i really don't know if i could have been as strong as you were. only god know's why claire was here for a short time but in that short time you were the best mom i have ever seen, i know it broke your heart to lose her but that little angel will be the brightest star in the sky when you look at the stars at night she will alway's shine down on you and beave and she will alway's be with you. i looked at her pictures and she was as beautiful as tootie said she was! i will keep praying for you all that god gives you the strenght you need , i love you all..........aunt marge
Tribute to Sarah-Claire's Mother / Libby Brinkley (Grandmother)Read >>
Tribute to Sarah-Claire's Mother / Libby Brinkley (Grandmother)
It's Mothers Day today and I wanted to offer tribute to my beautiful daughter Sarah who is Claire's mother. Sarah showed all those around her during Claire's short life what a mother's love truly is about. Each day of Claire's life her mother prayed for her and wanted what was best for her. The first day Claire was born was the only day she was not at her side and that was only because her condition did not allow it. Sarah kept a picture of Claire with her then. This was a practice she kept up, any time when she was not at the hospital with Claire she had her picture with her. While at the hospital Sarah stood or sat next to Claire and talked to her and stroked her little head and body with all the love she had in her. When Claire's condition became grave and she knew she was in pain her mother loved her enough to let her go. Sarah's strength since then has awed me. She remains positive about Claire's life and shares the joy she experienced in the 10 short days we had Claire with all those around her. Sarah shows a strength and faith that makes me proud to be her mother. Her love for her daughter has given her a maturity that so many never gain and a aura of compassion and faith that is truly amazing. Like other mothers I wish I could take the pain she feels away but of course I can't and when I say this to Sarah she gives me one of her beautiful smiles and I find her comforting me when I should be comforting her. It's that way with all those around her. I consistently see her, in her quiet way, make those around her rememeber the joy Claire brought into our lifes and ease the grief we all feel at her loss. Sarah is truly a special mother and I wish her a very Happy Mother's Day. I love you very much Sarah and I am so proud to be your mother and Claire's grandmother. --Mom
Our Heartfelt Condolences / Melissa Wilson (Great Aunt )
Dear Sarah & Matt I know we can not imagine the heartache and despair that you two have endured. You both are in our prayers and thoughts. I was so fortunate to be able to see little Claire after she was born. As you said she was so tiny but so perfect! I read your tribute to little Claire, and of course it took me back to the day she was borned. ( And again like that day I couldn't hold back the tears). We don't understand why things happen the way they do. But we just need to remember that God is always in control. Someday Sarah and Matt, Claire will greet you both at Heaven's gate and say Welcome Home Mommy & Daddy I've been waiting on you to get here! What a wonderful Happy Day that will be!
We Love you both so very much! Uncle Joe & Aunt Melissa
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