Before we adopted you, we had a family meeting. From all of your medical records we were unsure how long God would share you with us. We asked all of your brothers and sisters how they felt. They were all unanimous in that they wanted to love you and have you for their sister for however long God would share you with us.
For almost three years God shared you with us. We laughed, pretended we were princesses, swam, dreamed of riding your bike one day without wearing oxygen, played family all the time with Gemma ( of course you were always the Mom and Gemma the Dad), you looked at the pink clouds in the sky and thought Jesus put them there just for you, you picked more flowers than I can count( always giving one to me saying "Here Mama, just for you because I love you ", you loved exploring new adventures like roasting marshmallows, fishing or catching lightning bugs. But most of all you just loved to be home. You were a home body and never liked being away too long. You also loved your family and every one of your sisters and brothers.
Since you have gone to heaven your sisters have missed you dearly. For the three years that you were their sister here on Earth you showed them how to love unconditionally, accept others with differences, love "your Jesus" and to be so grateful for having a family. Now that you are in Heaven you are still teaching them so much . Daddy and I comfort them as they are grieving and I can't help but think that in losing you , they have learned so much . Yes , their hearts are broken but their hearts have grown so big by being broken. They are different now. You were always different , you were a very old soul. Now their souls are becoming like yours. This is a tremendous gift that you
Thank you God for sharing Teresa with us.
" When I look into your eyes, I know there is a God. Human compassion and the capacity to love are not the result of mere chance."-Charles W. Gerdts
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I think she is the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen. Blessings
I wil be donating to the Joy/Hope Foundation in Teresa's memory. What a wonderful foundation that has been established to help grieving families!
Ann, what a beautiful sharing of the thoughts and feelings of Teresa's sisters. I pray that you have the strength to take the girls back to see Belle and give her a picture of Teresa. I love your idea of giving others a wish come true. You and your family are such caring individuals and a great example for all of us. Teresa would be so happy to know how much she has touched the lives of so many people around the entire world by just being herself and her love for Jesus. Thank you for sharing these beautiful writings, Ann. I pray for love and comfort as you move through this difficult grieving process.
Oh Ann.... I will be praying that God gives you not only the tremendous strength you will need but that as you help others at GKTW, He will fill you with JOY.
Teresa is spreading her love upon you and the world that she loved so much. You were blessed to have her share your lives. God knew his plan and her journey so that we could see what she saw. The love, caring, and beauty from her eyes. God will get you through this with Teresa leading the way. God bless!
Ann....
You were only blessed to have Teresa for three years, but she made memories to last a lifetime. Those memories. Hold onto them. Such precious memories will comfort you. ;)
--Raelyn
Ann, were going to Disney at the end of August and we plan to take a special t shirt with the Tiara for Teresa one it in the bubble gum pink to Belle in Teresa's honor.
I think you are doing a way better job trudging through this than I would. I'm so sorry that ANYONE has to experience this. It's ok if you want to stomp and scream "IT'S NOT FAIR! SHE WASN'T HURTING ANYONE!" And, if you want to stay in your jammies and eat cupcakes all day that's ok, too. My heart still breaks for you all every time I think of the past several weeks. Bless you and know that you are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
Your strength continues to amaze me and no doubt comes from our Father.
I am so sorry for the loss you feel and though I haven't experienced the loss of a child, I have heard there is always that loss. It just doesn't go away. But I'm thankful that God is giving you ways to help bring about His good through the life of your precious Teresa.
Praying for you Ann and your family, Leslie
Teresa was and still is such a beautiful little girl both inside and out. Her loving spirit and her love for Jesus is very evident in her pictures and in what you have written about her. Thank you for sharing your inner thoughts about Teresa and for sharing how the other girls are feeling. I am constantly lifting you and your family up in prayer. May God continue to bless all of you through the weeks and months ahead.
My heart still breaks for your family. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. She is such a precious little girl. I really enjoy reading your blog as I continue to think of little Teresa. Something each day reminds me of her. She has had a real impact on my life and how I go about my daily living as a mom to my children. I know she is working hard in heaven and is producing miracles each day. My prayers are with you all.
Beautifully written Ann! The world is a better place because of what Theresa has shared with it!!! You have an amazing family. Thank you for sharing them with us. Because of you and your family.....we are better!!!
Thank you for sharing...you are a strong woman. My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing them with me and the world. Words just cannot express enough of the emotions in my heart.
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