Sunday, March 23, 2008

Our angel earned his wings

It breaks my heart to write this update, at 3:30 this afternoon Christian passed away. I will add the arrangements when we know what they will be. Thank you to everyone that prays for our family.

44 comments:

Unknown said...

I am so sorry for your lost. Your little guy was always on my mind. May he rest in peace.

Stephanie S

Anonymous said...

Amy,

I'm very sorry for your loss...know that you and the rest of the family will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days, weeks and months.

Sending strength and peace to you...
Lucia (ependyparents)

Anonymous said...

May God bless your beautiful angel. My heart goes out to you and your family. You have shown such an incredible strength through this. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ceci said...

I'm really sorry for your loss, and my heart and prayers go out to you at this very sad moment.

Cecilia

Anonymous said...

Praying for your family.


www.HadleyFox.com

Hadley's Mama

bonnie said...

I am so sorry.

Thinking of you all
with much love, Bonnie

Audrey's Umbrella
www.braintrust.org/audrey

Anonymous said...

My little guy and I pray for your family every night and we will continue to do so. We're very sorry for your loss of Christian.

Anonymous said...

Please know that we at Kids Cancer Crusade are sending you all our love. I am heartbroken for your loss. Heaven has received such a handsome angel! I am keeping you in my thoughts through this difficult time.

ccorrall said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family.

Christine~~with Kids Cancer Crusade

Unknown said...

No more trach! I can just see him now..saying no more trach! God has removed all of Christian's shackles and now Christian is dancing with Jesus. The nurses from LeBonheur 5 South send their prayers.

I love you guys.

Gina Tyra RN

Raven/Missy said...

I am so very sorry for your loss. You're family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very painful time.

Missy

Anonymous said...

He earned his wings on the holiest day of the year. That's really something.

Your angel's new life is just beginning and now he will take care of you.

Many, many prayers to you and your family.

Someone who cares
Fort Knox, KY

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about dear Christian. I have followed his site for a while now, but never written before. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim-Hannah's mom
www.hannahpro.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I'M HERE FOR YOU ANYTIME. I LOVE YOU GUYS SO VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS OUR LITTLE ANGEL, AND YOU,DARREN,AND CARTY.

Love2Travel said...

Bless your hearts! Our hearts go out to you! What an awesome day for Christian to join our Lord! We are thinking of you and praying beside you. We are sorry you've lost your angel here on earth, he will always be in your hearts along with millions of people he has brought together. We love you and have you in our hearts and minds.

Love Maureen and Tracy

ericadanya said...

I just learned about Christian. As a former pediatric brain tumor social worker, my heart goes out to you and your family. It sounds like he fought incredibly hard and was so very very brave. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight.
Erica

Anonymous said...

I am sorry for your loss. Christian will be missed a lot. But just think now he is running around again. Out of pain and in a beautiful place. I will always remeber Christian with love and happiness that he brought to my life. God Bless you all.
Love and prayers

Shelley

Anonymous said...

We are sorry for your loss of Christian. Knowing Christian is with God will bring you peace. Sending all our Love and prayers to you and all of your family

Anonymous said...

Darren and Amy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I thought about your family daily. Please accept my sympathies and I will be praying for you.

Christine.

Anonymous said...

Well, the time has come- but he is in heaven and watching you (your immediate family) and all of us who have been keeping in touch through this. Know that Vegas concerned for all but as stated with others - he is free of pain and is in the best place of the whole universe. Jesus needed a partner and Christian is the perfec one. I will continue to pray for your family -I know it will be hard but you have done the best ever for all this time and you deserve to have some peace too. I conside your part of my family and will always find and pray for you. With love. Diane Bluestein (Vegas) DBlues8967@aol.com

Anonymous said...

God Bless Christian and your family. He was an angel on earth and now, an angel in heaven. He will be watching over all of you, and taking care of Carter.

Here is a poem in memory of CHristian.

I saw Christian’s spirit lord,
very late last night,
I was looking at the heavens,
and praying with all my might.

I prayed for peace for his family,
and for strength and courage too,
I asked for Christian’s spirit,
to keep on shining through.

I asked the lord to light his way,
to keep him in his heart,
To show us that his spirit lord,
is never far apart.

I know… because I’ve seen it,
he doesn’t seem so far,
his spirit still shines brightly
and looks just like a star.

And God please keep reminding us
you didn’t take him far,
you needed him in heaven
and you sent us back a star.

I’m sure he’ll keep on doing,
everything that he did here,
and he'll keep on shining brightly,
in the sky throughout the year.

he'll be watching over his family
and he’ll show them all the way,
the path for them to follow
each and every day.

So when they really miss him
And they don't know what to do,
I pray to God to show them,
what they already knew,
that Christian is still with them,
and they’ll see him every day
they can close their eyes and think of him,
his spirit still shines thorough.

Remind them that they're not alone,
that he still loves them so
and his greatest wish for his family
is to continue on their own.

It'll bring them so much comfort,
When they do what they must do,
To know that he’s still with them
And his light’s still shining through.

By Marta Gerrity

Anonymous said...

I know that nothing can take away your pain, but know in your heart that Christian loved you with all he had. He gave you so much. His time may have been short, but the love that was given will never be forgotten. He was the strongest little boy I knew. Love and prayers go out to you all.

Beckie Reynolds(Aiden's mom from school)

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It seems fitting that God chose Easter Sunday as Christian's first day in heaven. I am praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Dear Amy, Darren, and all of Christian's sweet family and friends, I am so sorry.

I try to come up with words, but typically come up short. I just want you to know that I'm here and I care and I will NEVER forget your beautiful Angel Christian.

Please be gentle with yourselves. I will pray for peace, strength, and comfort for you all.

~Heide
m/o ^Jessica^; forever 17
http://caringbridge.org/visit/jessicarandall

Doug S said...

I'm sorry. We'll be praying for peace for your family.

Anonymous said...

Amy, I am praying for all of you. Christian was such a brave little warrior that touched so many of us.
May you find some comfort in knowing he is now free of pain and with God.

Kathy Straughn
http://brownbagforacure.org

Anonymous said...

We're so sorry for your loss. Peace be with your family.

liz, tim, zack and matt

Randy said...

Darren I am so sorry for your loss.We will keep you in our thoughts


randy s(from work)

Anonymous said...

What a glorious day to join the Lord - can you imagine the fanfare in Heaven when Christian arrived???? My prayer is that your family can be comforted knowing your boy is with his Father now, and will suffer no more.
Lynne Blackwell

Anonymous said...

I learned of Christain and his battle from my cousin Maureen and Tracy, about a year ago and have had all of you in my prayers each day. I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet angel. There couldn't have been a better day to go to the loving arms of Jesus! Christain is now able to run and play just like all little children should-not more pain.
I will continue to pray for strength and peace for your family in this very difficult time.

Annette Larrinaga and Family in NV

Unknown said...

Bro, I'm so sorry for your loss. May GOD watch over him. He will rest in peace and one day you will be reunited with him. Your son may be gone in psychical form but still live on with you everyday in memory. I don't know how you feel to loose a son but my prays are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.

Love,
Jeremy Wansart

Anonymous said...

Christian is at peace at home in the gardens of heaven! Bless his little angel heart for his brave and valient fight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and through out the next several days!
May God give you the strength you need to move forward and prepare for Christian's services.

Amy... Kasey's mom
Vancouver Washington

Anonymous said...

My heart breaks for you and your family right now, I cannot even imagine the pain you must be feeling. Praying for peace & strength for you...

Jessica
m/o Andrew
www.caringbridge.org/visit/andrewcruise

Kathy said...

Amy,

I've followed Christian's story after Jalena and Amy Carter told me about him.

Christian is being cared for now by loving hands we cannot see, but I know your family is in pain with the loss of him.

So I pray for your family, may God hold all of you close to his heart.

Sending love...

Anonymous said...

Through tears and sadness I send heartful prayers for your family. This beautiful child has touched so many lives through his struggles. Treasures his memories and know God's plan for Christian is a wonderful journey. He is an angel.

Anonymous said...

Darren,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please pass my condolences on to your family. I know everyone here at work is thinking of you and praying for your family during this time of need. My thoughts are with you.

Ryan D.

Champ2131 said...

Darren,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Christian and your family are in my prayers.

Dave Georger
Austin TX

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I followed Christian's struggle through Brenda(your sister). Christian fought so hard. God needed another angel. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family through this trying time. No more pain and no more suffering for Christian he is with god now watching over you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss, I had just came across Christian's page on thursday and had been doing nothing but praying for the little guy, But God is great and called on him on one of the holiest days, that has to mean something.

He is free now, from pain and suffering free. Remember that when the pain gets too much, at least now he is no longer suffering.

My prayers and blessings are with you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Your Loved One lives In Your Heart
Many tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought...
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you.~ Helen Steiner Rice

Your family is in our Prayers.
God Bless You.
Love, Peace and Joy.
Sheri
The Children's Prayer Page

Gwen said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another AWESOME angel!

Love, Gwen

Anonymous said...

I am very sorry that you must go through this time in life, however,
Beautiful Christian is an angel in the arms of our Lord now, and I know that he appreciates all the tender love and care the both of you and the rest of his family gave him while he was here on this earth. Just know that he love's you and cannot wait for you all to come join him in paradise!
Praise the Lord!
I will continue to pray for comfort for the hearts of those who were touched in some way by Christian and his story....
God Bless

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear of your loss......I first heard of Christian through my pastor Phil Dent of St Paul's United Methodist Church in Ansted, WV..........I had not heard of Christian's passing and today at work I decided that I would try and do a search through Yahoo to see if I could find anything on him.....and I did......I'm so sorry and I promise to continue to pray for your family.....I don't know really what to say.....The Lord will take care of him and he is no longer suffering....and that's wonderful for him......God Bless you....I will continue to pray for you and ask that the Lord give you the strength and the will to preach the Lord's word even through your hardship.......

Anonymous said...

I lost my mom when I was eight. Growing up without a mother figure has made my mind seolkgnsogsm. I hope you feel better.