Thursday, January 21, 2010
Heaven's Next Angel
Rachel had a ct scan this morning that revealed she has had many more strokes. The damage is extensive and irreversible. The doctors feel operating on her at this time would not help anything. Amy and michael's wish for her was that if she has to go, that she may go peacefully and quickly. Rachels whole family was here to say goodbye to her. Except for Emily who is blissfully unaware at home playing with her cousins. The respirator was removed about an hour and a half ago. And Rachel, in typical Rachel fashion, continues to fight. She is heavily sedated with morphine so she is comfortable. She's just not quite ready to let go! Amy and Michael are taking turns holding her free of most of her tubes. Sometime soon she will slip her little hand into Jesus's hand and be our angel forever. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support during this difficult time.
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What a fighter! May she rest in peace. Many prayers for her family.
ReplyDeleteI envision Rachel running through Jesus' meadow with pigtails blowing in the wind. Peace, comfort, and acceptance we pray for all of you. We love you.
ReplyDeleteJenny, Jason, Natalie, and Abby
my heart is breaking for you....christa
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your family right now.
ReplyDeleteWe are devastated, we had hoped for complete healing for her, she fought so hard and went thru so much....our love to the family...
ReplyDeleteTom and Carol
I am so sorry we will continue to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteChad and Ryan
Rachel will be welcomed into Heaven with open arms and know true peace and healing. We are praying for you. Love you
ReplyDeleteGod be with you. We love you and are praying for all of you. Rachel touched all of our hearts and will forever be rememembered.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We had prayed for a full recovery. Although we have only known Rachel for a year she has touched our lives and we will miss her smiling face at therapy. May you be conforted with knowning that she is with our Father and no longer suffers.
ReplyDeleteMary, Frank, Norma, and Cezar
I met y'all once at Chad and Lauren's wedding, I believe Amy was pregnant with Rachel at the time. I have a 15mo old daughter and I can't imagine what your family must be going through, my heart breaks for you. I have and will continue to pray for God to give you all strength, comfort and peace. I know she will be in heaven, feeling no more pain.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to all of you. I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Just know that Grandma is there waiting to take such wonderful care of her. I love you all.
ReplyDeleteBrooke
Our love and prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDelete--Chris & Erin
Rachel will be the spunkiest angel ever and Nancy will be right there with her along with her great grandmother to show her all the wonderful places in Heaven to play and be free of all her illness. We are praying for all of you and for her too.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless each of you, and know that you are all in our prayers. You were given the special privilege of caring for one of God's special angels(a little saint) here on earth. She is happy and pain free now forever, and one day He will call each of you to be with her again in His perfect Heaven.
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David & Lorri Anderson &family
God Bless You, Sweet Little Baby Rachel. Jesus will hold and love you forever and ever. You will be safe in the arms of love, the love of Jesus Christ. Forever in our payers.
ReplyDeleteKeven, Susie, Brittney, and Trevor
Rachel is one of God's warriors.. She is an angel. There are no words to make you feel better, but there is hope to know that she is in the most peaceful place, feeling no pain. Heaven will be brigher with Rachel! For being so young she has touched so many hearts. . . she touched my heart and I know I will never ever forget her beautiful smile and beautiful eyes and her amazing personality!!!
ReplyDeleteThough she was only here on Earth for a short time, God could not have placed her in better hands. Please know that many people are praying for peace for your family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my prayers. God bless you all. She is truly one of God's perfect little angels.
ReplyDeleteJohna Van Noy
Thinking of Rachel and your family during this time. May you find comfort in God's arms and rest on him for strength and comfort. We pray for Rachel to be free of all pain.
ReplyDelete~May you find comfort in knowing you have your own special angel... God's peace and love surround you in this time that no words can discribe.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Maryann Foster, LTB
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord!
ReplyDeleteJared, Emilie, and Zoe Montag
My heart is breaking for you. I pray that God will you give you peace and strength.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what you all are going through. We have been and will continue to pray for Rachel and your family.
ReplyDeleteBrad, Kristi, Alex & Avery Hutton
All of us here are heartbroken. Heaven is going to receive a precious angel. We will be praying for everyone to have peace and strength.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you and your family. Your family and Rachel will continue to be in our prayers. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteRobyn Gregory
We have been and will continue to pray for Rachel and your family...
ReplyDeleteMike and Judy ANderson
Michael,it's been awhile since you were in my kindergarten class, but there are some kids you don't forget. I lift you and your family up that God will give you strength and comfort. I know God is on duty and keeping little Rachel close to His heart. Rachel and your family have been on our prayer list in small groups for the past year and a half.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fortunate little angel, to have such amazing and loving parents here on earth and to have her Heavenly Father awaiting her with open arms. May God bless you, Mike and Amy, and give you strength. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDelete~Rachel Rodriguez
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rachel touched so many people. I can't imagine what you all must be feeling, but please know that you are in the thoughts/prayers of so many. You two were chosen by God to be the parents of this sweet angel. May God bless all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of your entire family. God bless your little angel and send her on her way. Steve and Suzan
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what you must be going through. I do know that God is a loving God, and he has been waiting for the right time to bring Rachel home. She will no longer feel the pain, and yet she will still be with you, blessing each step you take. I pray that God holds your heart in His hands and continues to guide your steps. Love & Peace
ReplyDeleteCardenas Family, Houston, TX
Thank God for Rachel Jost. A blessed and brave little girl who brightened so many lives and taught us to cherish all the moments we have together. Our love to you, Mike, Amy and Emily.
ReplyDeleteJon, Leslie and CJ
Amy and Mike I have been thinking of you all day. My prayers are with you. christa
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