tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.comments2014-03-15T08:34:34.884-07:00Our Little Girl's JourneyLeslie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09511021120972323974noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-84402985958296994612014-03-15T08:34:34.884-07:002014-03-15T08:34:34.884-07:00Oh Cicely! The joy this brought to my heart this m...Oh Cicely! The joy this brought to my heart this morning is unbelievable. I have often thought about you and those days we were in Truman. It just warms my heart to know Karalyn and our family made an impact on your heart that is still there today. Thank you for reaching out-it is things like this that continue to strengthen my heart as I walk this difficult road. If you are on Facebook, check out our page at facebook.com/beautyfromtheahes. It is called Little Light, in memory of Karalyn.Leslie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09511021120972323974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-74347341724134581252014-03-15T07:55:00.610-07:002014-03-15T07:55:00.610-07:00Hi Leslie, Something moved me to check in on your ...Hi Leslie, Something moved me to check in on your page - and I just wanted you to know I still think of you guys and your sweet baby girl often. It still moves me to tears thinking of watching your little girl excitedly explain that "Karalyn lives with Jesus" and know, in all her innocent childhood wisdom, what a beautiful and happy thing that is for your angel. I was so happy and encouraged to see your rainbow baby announcement!! Know that I will be praying for you new babys health and safe arrival and for your peace and comfort with the complicated mixed emotions of grief for the past and excitement for the future. You guys are such a strong, amazing family and I consider myself SO lucky to have been a part of such a pivotal event in your lives. <br />Love, Cicely RN at TMCjust plain cishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498705910728020761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-24983620646589388962014-01-06T19:06:05.381-08:002014-01-06T19:06:05.381-08:00Your words are so meaningful. Im so sorry for the ...Your words are so meaningful. Im so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. I continue to pray for your family, and please know that even as the days continue to pass I still continue to remember your precious Karalyn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-50254760428087870572014-01-01T11:29:42.081-08:002014-01-01T11:29:42.081-08:00This is absolutely beautiful leslie. I totally get...This is absolutely beautiful leslie. I totally get where you're coming from and I'm so proud of you for surviving 2013 and finding your testimony in it. Love you dear friend.Dawn Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163468206920125738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-12678308196535449952013-08-04T15:56:21.940-07:002013-08-04T15:56:21.940-07:00I am so very sorry for your loss. The pictures of ...I am so very sorry for your loss. The pictures of your last moments are so moving. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-45159662898279759452013-07-31T19:35:53.535-07:002013-07-31T19:35:53.535-07:00Hi Leslie, I heard about you from Jennifer P. I...Hi Leslie, I heard about you from Jennifer P. I'm just going to sit here and weep for you guys. Such a beautiful post for such a beautiful baby girl. <br />many prayers and much love from Indy,<br />hugs, Laurie YoungLaurie and companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266550221653484734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-59602638432780425702013-07-31T18:40:06.887-07:002013-07-31T18:40:06.887-07:00Beautifully written. I have never met you, yet tea...Beautifully written. I have never met you, yet tears roll down my face. Your words sound so very similar to my own. Know that you are now alone, and neither is your sweet baby girl. I am so sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-29942349922119141652013-07-31T13:22:42.506-07:002013-07-31T13:22:42.506-07:00Leslie she is so beautiful! I'm so sorry for ...Leslie she is so beautiful! I'm so sorry for your families loss. You guys are in my prayers everyday. May God continue to comfort you with sweet tender mercies until the day you can hold her in your arms again!Cryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093625438383031052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-7173014576658586772013-07-18T20:11:23.556-07:002013-07-18T20:11:23.556-07:00Hi we don't know each other but I heard about ...Hi we don't know each other but I heard about your situation from Quimby. Her & I were in the hospital together as teenagers. I just got done reading all your blog entries & I am totally amazed at your courage & faith! I'm so happy that the procedure went well & I will continue to keep you all in my prayers! GOD IS GREAT!!! Joni Goldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524359928184651606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-58037529900275555982013-07-18T08:28:19.328-07:002013-07-18T08:28:19.328-07:00GOD is great! Thank you for the update. We are so ...GOD is great! Thank you for the update. We are so happy things went well with the surgery. You guys are amazing! Throughout the weekend and on Tuesday I kept putting myself in your place wondering how I would handle all of this. I'm not sure I could be as strong as you guys. I am so glad ALL of you are back home safe and that things went well. See you soon.<br />Chris, Jane, Rylie and Easton ReavesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683076686569594659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-15831257389667362722013-07-13T20:52:23.953-07:002013-07-13T20:52:23.953-07:00I am praying for you and your baby girl. Praying ...I am praying for you and your baby girl. Praying God gives wisdom, knowledge, peace and healing. I have no more words, my heart is lifting your requests up, Leslie!! Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483641233177919179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-43710237307200975772013-07-01T06:45:28.689-07:002013-07-01T06:45:28.689-07:00Hello. I am a fellow CHD mommy. Our youngest son ...Hello. I am a fellow CHD mommy. Our youngest son was born with Unbalanced AV canal, (HRHS) complicated by Down Syndrome. We started his care at Childrens Mercy where he had 2 caths and 2 OH surgeries...BT Shunt and Bidirecctional Glenn. Then we got a second opinion form Boston and we are ever thankful that they agreed to try a Bi ventricle repair with him. Motts also agreed to attempt it as well. We had a hard time choosing, but in the end we went to Boston.<br />We are ever thankful to Motts though....for believing in our boy too.<br />It has been 5 years since he had that surgery and he is full of joy and life. <br />I will be praying for your little one (i was sent by Mira's mommy) <br />my son has a care page name HeWillkimkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631976635584563333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-44217617945772991682013-06-28T20:49:36.289-07:002013-06-28T20:49:36.289-07:00you and mark are amazing, brave, strong people. ba...you and mark are amazing, brave, strong people. baby girl (seriously, she DOES need a name! ;) ) is lucky to have two parents to fight for her well-being, before she's even born. will be sending only the best thoughts your way and i hope you find peace in the fact that not only are you making the best and bravest decision for your baby, you are also helping the medical community to advance and learn and someday help even more babies. love you guys lots and miss you a ton! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-45837559999955187592013-06-12T11:19:41.432-07:002013-06-12T11:19:41.432-07:00Please check your email! It is crucial you call me...Please check your email! It is crucial you call me ASAP! I have some very important information to pass on to you! My cell is 6202551775. Call me anytime!Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911618631096757275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-84006980336246886072013-06-10T20:48:58.178-07:002013-06-10T20:48:58.178-07:00Love to you, dear sweet friend. I pray for you, Ma...Love to you, dear sweet friend. I pray for you, Mark, the girls and that tiny baby girl every time I think of you - which is very often. I wish we were closer, but I'm so glad you are surrounded by so much support and love. Thank you for updating. -jen jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029523892978852614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-39964064659884042632013-06-10T15:06:11.665-07:002013-06-10T15:06:11.665-07:00Leslie,
I am praying for you and your baby girl! ...Leslie, <br />I am praying for you and your baby girl! The uncertainty is awful...but you are right - GOD is bigger! I pray he will continue to surround you with hope and peace and more open doors!! Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483641233177919179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-16063373699779998692013-05-23T11:44:01.125-07:002013-05-23T11:44:01.125-07:00Leslie and Mark - prayers for your family and for ...Leslie and Mark - prayers for your family and for all the doctors involved and for your little baby girl that is added to our family. God bless you all. Love you. Auntie CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616083656129838402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-47282613174411852752013-05-22T06:44:54.838-07:002013-05-22T06:44:54.838-07:00Hi Leslie. I have just recently met you in my Ola...Hi Leslie. I have just recently met you in my Olathe BSF group. But I am honored to be able to pray for you and your family! Of course I will pray for a miracle for your baby - Our God is the God of miracles and nothing is too hard for him! (Jer 32:17) But I also pray for wisdom for your doctors and strength & comfort for you and your family. Thank you for so bravely sharing your story!<br />Monica ColtvetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463942939213700101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-71253551002698570782013-05-15T18:13:42.101-07:002013-05-15T18:13:42.101-07:00Leslie, I am so sad reading this news and will be ...Leslie, I am so sad reading this news and will be praying for you, Mark and the girls as you are going through this. We are praying for a miracle for your baby girl - with God anything is possible. Love and prayers to you all.<br />Megan GrahamMegan Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408757382493529678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-41089949094871253892013-05-15T04:20:43.206-07:002013-05-15T04:20:43.206-07:00Love your heartfelt blog! No words can describe t...Love your heartfelt blog! No words can describe the aching you feel in your heart when your baby is so sick. Im so sorry you are going through this, but I know first hand that through prayer babies can experience miracles!! My little Lincoln is proof of that. Your little fighter girl will be in my prayers daily! Xoxo<br />Amy CrouchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-31736630477575611832013-05-15T03:45:15.922-07:002013-05-15T03:45:15.922-07:00Will keep you and your family in my prayers. God ...Will keep you and your family in my prayers. God will give you the strength to travel this journey.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616083656129838402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-21111437210009595962013-05-14T21:51:09.067-07:002013-05-14T21:51:09.067-07:00Oh Leslie....I cannot imagine your heartbreak, you...Oh Leslie....I cannot imagine your heartbreak, your cries to God. I am praying for you, Mark, your girls and your little baby girl. Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483641233177919179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1565215746889780526.post-11744285829510481152013-05-14T20:51:16.845-07:002013-05-14T20:51:16.845-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016335413872414092noreply@blogger.com