Comments on: Why http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/ Hope and Sadness Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:59:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Nicci Sommers http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-351 Nicci Sommers Sat, 04 Mar 2006 04:20:31 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-351 Today is her birthday not a day to grieve to question. It's a day to smile, to celebrate Elena's birth. Some may look at this day as a day of sadness others a day of pain and hurt. I look at this day as a gift from God for allowing Elena to step foot in our small world for a short while. When Elena was born i believe God had a plan from the start, for that little girl to change the lives of many which she has and still is through your words Daniel and everyone elses heart. Happy Birthday Dear Elena, Happy Birthday to our Angel. ♥ love forever nicci Today is her birthday not a day to grieve to question. It’s a day to smile, to celebrate Elena’s birth. Some may look at this day as a day of sadness others a day of pain and hurt. I look at this day as a gift from God for allowing Elena to step foot in our small world for a short while. When Elena was born i believe God had a plan from the start, for that little girl to change the lives of many which she has and still is through your words Daniel and everyone elses heart.

Happy Birthday Dear Elena, Happy Birthday to our Angel.
♥ love forever

nicci

]]> By: Kimberly Harris http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-341 Kimberly Harris Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:37:13 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-341 Your blog has helped me overcome the sadness that I've felt over the death of Elena. I, myself, have a seven year old daugther. We live in the City of Avon. We had a case of bacterial meningitis here as well. The little girl that contracted it lives directly above me. She is now back in school and doing well. God spared her. For whatever reason, He felt that he needed Elena with him, despite the grief and pain her passing has bestowed on you, Kim and Maggie and your extended family and many friends. I cannot begin to understand how one could even get up each morning after such a horrible tragedy. I admire you and Kim more than you could ever know. God is giving you the courage, strength and perserverence to face each day. Although, I hear the pain expressed in your blog; I also hear the joy that Elena brought you while she was with you and this world. And I also hear the joy that she brought to so many people she touched and the world can only be a better place because she was in it. You and your family have been in mine and my daughter's prayers every night as we get on our knees and each morning as we begin our day. As a mother, I cannot begin to comprehend your pain and how Kim must be trying to just cope day by day right now (I am not trying to undermine your pain, I am just trying to understand as a mother how one would just get up and fact the day). You and your family have given me a different outlook on life and how precious it is and how precious the ones we love are. Like you said, if everyone gave a stranger a nice hello and a sincere smile, many that are hurting might feel better. I have been thinking of you and your family on a very regular basis and even though I have never personally met any of you, I share your pain. God bless you, Kim and Maggie and may He give you the continued courage, faith and strength to get through this tragic and terribly sad time. I believe that even though Elena is not there with you physically; she is there with you spritually. I also believe in Angels and that she is one. That is just my belief. Your blog has helped me overcome the sadness that I’ve felt over the death of Elena. I, myself, have a seven year old daugther. We live in the City of Avon. We had a case of bacterial meningitis here as well. The little girl that contracted it lives directly above me. She is now back in school and doing well. God spared her. For whatever reason, He felt that he needed Elena with him, despite the grief and pain her passing has bestowed on you, Kim and Maggie and your extended family and many friends. I cannot begin to understand how one could even get up each morning after such a horrible tragedy. I admire you and Kim more than you could ever know. God is giving you the courage, strength and perserverence to face each day. Although, I hear the pain expressed in your blog; I also hear the joy that Elena brought you while she was with you and this world. And I also hear the joy that she brought to so many people she touched and the world can only be a better place because she was in it. You and your family have been in mine and my daughter’s prayers every night as we get on our knees and each morning as we begin our day. As a mother, I cannot begin to comprehend your pain and how Kim must be trying to just cope day by day right now (I am not trying to undermine your pain, I am just trying to understand as a mother how one would just get up and fact the day). You and your family have given me a different outlook on life and how precious it is and how precious the ones we love are. Like you said, if everyone gave a stranger a nice hello and a sincere smile, many that are hurting might feel better. I have been thinking of you and your family on a very regular basis and even though I have never personally met any of you, I share your pain. God bless you, Kim and Maggie and may He give you the continued courage, faith and strength to get through this tragic and terribly sad time. I believe that even though Elena is not there with you physically; she is there with you spritually. I also believe in Angels and that she is one. That is just my belief.

]]> By: Eva Greenberg http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-230 Eva Greenberg Tue, 28 Feb 2006 03:46:58 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-230 Dear Kim, Daniel, and Maggie-- I have just been reading your blog, Daniel, and am quite overwhelmed by its eloquence. I feel that I now have a much better sense of you and Kim as parents and of the family. What an adorable little girl Elena was! The service today was beautiful and I especially admired the remarkable composure you and Kim showed. I can only dimly imagine the agony you must be going through. Nate joins me in letting you know that you are in our thoughts and that you have our love and support. Eva Greenberg Dear Kim, Daniel, and Maggie–

I have just been reading your blog, Daniel, and am quite overwhelmed by its eloquence. I feel that I now have a much better sense of you and Kim as parents and of the family. What an adorable little girl Elena was!

The service today was beautiful and I especially admired the remarkable composure you and Kim showed. I can only dimly imagine the agony you must be going through.

Nate joins me in letting you know that you are in our thoughts and that you have our love and support.

Eva Greenberg

]]> By: Scott Applebaum http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-228 Scott Applebaum Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:27:52 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-228 Daniel, Kim & Maggie, You probably don't remember me--Ethan's friend from law school, and now lucky enough also to be Rona's friend as well--but I wanted to let you know how often you've been in my thoughts these last few days. I'm so sorry for your loss, and also feel so weak because I simply don't know what to say or what to do help. I've looked at your posts and cried, of course, but it's really hard to describe the overwhelming emotions I've experienced. Thank you for giving us this window into your family and for sharing with me and my family. I think that all of us will be better parents and I can't help but think of your precious Elena every time I look at my daughter Bailey, who is also just shy of her 7th birthday. I know you have an incredible family that will provide you the support and love you will need, and please know that you also have the love from friends, friends of friends, and even strangers from all around the world. I wish I could be there with you simply just to give you all a hug. Love, Scott Daniel, Kim & Maggie,

You probably don’t remember me–Ethan’s friend from law school, and now lucky enough also to be Rona’s friend as well–but I wanted to let you know how often you’ve been in my thoughts these last few days. I’m so sorry for your loss, and also feel so weak because I simply don’t know what to say or what to do help. I’ve looked at your posts and cried, of course, but it’s really hard to describe the overwhelming emotions I’ve experienced. Thank you for giving us this window into your family and for sharing with me and my family. I think that all of us will be better parents and I can’t help but think of your precious Elena every time I look at my daughter Bailey, who is also just shy of her 7th birthday. I know you have an incredible family that will provide you the support and love you will need, and please know that you also have the love from friends, friends of friends, and even strangers from all around the world.
I wish I could be there with you simply just to give you all a hug.

Love,

Scott

]]> By: Cindy Jackson http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-218 Cindy Jackson Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:48:45 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-218 Daniel, Kim, Maggie, Priscilla, Ira, Ethan and Jill: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel: your stories are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing what you are going through and all the memories. The silly stories of Elena bring happiness and laughter. It helps keep her with us in our hearts and thoughts. It is so heartwarming to know that she had so many people love her. Love, Faith and Peace be with you, Cindy, Kirk, Johanna and Drew Daniel, Kim, Maggie, Priscilla, Ira, Ethan and Jill:

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel: your stories are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing what you are going through and all the memories. The silly stories of Elena bring happiness and laughter. It helps keep her with us in our hearts and thoughts. It is so heartwarming to know that she had so many people love her.

Love, Faith and Peace be with you,

Cindy, Kirk, Johanna and Drew

]]> By: Dan K. http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-200 Dan K. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:27:48 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-200 Sometimes, there is nothing you could have done differently... and in the end, you realize that if you had to do it all over, you would do everything exactly the same way... My prayers and warmest wishes are with you, Kim and Maggie on this day. I trust that my Gee will look out for Elena, and that we will see them again one day. Sometimes, there is nothing you could have done differently… and in the end, you realize that if you had to do it all over, you would do everything exactly the same way…

My prayers and warmest wishes are with you, Kim and Maggie on this day. I trust that my Gee will look out for Elena, and that we will see them again one day.

]]> By: Sjan Evardsson http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-199 Sjan Evardsson Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:07:20 +0000 http://dearelena.wordpress.com/2006/02/27/why/#comment-199 I am sorry for your loss, and I understand how difficult it is - especially the "why" question. We lost our grandson last September to SIDS. There were lots of questions we asked ourselves, did we do something wrong, could we have done something differently, and mostly, why? I don't think there is an answer, really, and coming to terms with that has been the hardest part of the adjustment. I wish your entire family well, and for blessings on you all. I am sorry for your loss, and I understand how difficult it is - especially the “why” question. We lost our grandson last September to SIDS. There were lots of questions we asked ourselves, did we do something wrong, could we have done something differently, and mostly, why? I don’t think there is an answer, really, and coming to terms with that has been the hardest part of the adjustment.

I wish your entire family well, and for blessings on you all.

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