Although today marks three months since losing our sweet little Tessa to RSV, never have we doubted God's great purpose for her life. From the very beginning, we knew that she was a special gift from God with a divine purpose. She taught us how to love unconditionally and to give more of ourselves. Her light continues to shine daily through the works of others and strengthens our faith in God. We certainly don't understand God's greater plan and wish that Tessa could have stayed with us for much longer. Our hearts ache in grief at this moment but our heavenly reunion will be so sweet.
We are thankful that so many people have honored Tessa by giving blood and donating time and money. We received a thank you letter from the Ronald McDonald House for the $2700+ dollars that were given in her honor and the Family Support Network has already begun using money donated to help other NICU families in need of gas cards and baby supplies. Thanks also to everyone who has sponsored Nancy in her upcoming walk in the March of Dimes March for Babies. We are overwhelmed by your generosity.
We look through our many beautiful pictures of Tessa on a daily basis and are truly thankful for every moment we were able to spend with her. We were with her every day, often early in the morning until late at night but the memories are now priceless. We miss Tessa very much and her loss has left a void in our hearts that will never be filled. We have good days and bad but God has a way of reminding us every day of her great purpose which continues in each of us. We love you, little girl.... more than words can say.
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
God's Great Purpose
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Nancy & Anthony, you two are truly amazing! Little Tessa taught so much to so many and her work continues still today! We pray that God will continue to watch over you both and provide comfort and peace! I know that the memories you have will always bring a smile to your faces and happiness to your hearts! I know she is watching over you both each and every day and she is so proud and honored to call you "mommy and daddy"! Thank you again for allowing us to get to know your beautiful baby girl through this site! You have forever touched a place in my heart! Sending all my love, thoughts, prayers, hugs and kisses!
Misti
P.S. "Little Wings Do Great Things!"
You are in my prayers each day. You are so right that God's purposes for Tessa's life continue to unfold. How mysterious are His ways! Your unwavering faith in the midst of great pain is a testimony to the grace of God.
You all and Tessa are loved by so many! You are in my thoughts daily.
Nancy and Anthony - We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep you both in his loving arms while Tessa watches over you both.
Brandey
Your faith in God and strength continues to inspire my family. Your family remains in our prayers. Stop by and see Dani Jo when you get a chance. We'll be at hospital for about another 2 weeks.
Joey & Amanda
It was so great to see you this weekend at the march. Nancy you are as beautiful as ever and I wish you both happiness in the future days...Even thought it is hard without Tessa! We miss you all!
Love..Alex and Kaylie
She is the tiny girl who touched the world. May God continue to comfort you and heal your hearts. He is with you in all of your sorrow.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Karen in Alpharetta, GA
I'm thinking about you guys!!
Tessa certainly did touch hearts and tenderize them. Mine will never be the same.
Do you ever think about a book? Not that a book would be her purpose but it could be how she lives her purpose out.. with your help, with these words, through a book.
I looked through Tessa's pictures today and remembered her fondly. She went from being a small fragile being to a smiling baby girl that will always be in the hearts of her family and friends. I know she is sadly missed and remembered with lots and lots of love. God Bless.
I just got my computer back today and the first thing I wanted to do was to log on to your web site and see if you had any up-dates and also to see your little Tessa's pictures. I sure have missed keeping up with your blogs and lighting candles for her. We can't believe Tessa's been gone for 3 months now. We miss her so much but we know that ya'll miss her so much more. Ya'll have been such an inspiration to so many through everything you've been through. Ya'll and little Tessa have touched so many lives. Ya'll will never know all the lives you've touched! It still is so hard to trust God and to understand why He took your little sweet Tessa so soon. Ya'll have definately been stronger than I could have ever been. We know that your little angel is looking down at you and is so proud of ya'll for everything you've done to try to make a difference in peoples lives. Ya'll continue to be in our thoughts and prayers daily. Ya'll and your little angel Tessa will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love ya'll!
Joya, David & Family
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