I want to take a moment to thank all of you. Our family has been truly overwhelmed by the love and kindness of our community. From the ambulance service sending flowers, the nurse who came to the viewing, the anesthesiologist telling us he saw his own children there on the operating table and total strangers who came across a link on the internet who felt moved to comment, pray and offer support.
We’ve been asked over and over what we need, but we truly are blessed to not have any physical needs. My dad and brother fixed the plumbing. A man from our church came out and fixed the chimney. The funeral home donated its services. The newspaper donated the space in the paper. My husband’s work took care of the fact he left without contacting a supervisor and is giving him the time he needs to be home during this time.
I cannot begin to recount the kindnesses shown us. For those of you who feel moved to give, please consider donating to Tiny Hands International, a ministry working in Asia to rescue children from poverty and sex-trafficking. It would mean a great deal to us if some of the overflowing generosity we have been shown could benefit someone who has true physical needs.
I homeschool my children on a small hobby farm in rural Nebraska and write about life more abundantly, from the joy of a baby's smile to the almost unbearable grief of losing a son while seeking beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3)
Dana, the video is very touching..the photos and the music you chose for it!! Mattias’ smile is so beautiful and engaging… his eyes are smiling… I love that about babies!! {{{HUGS}}}
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Dana, my heart and love and hugs go out to you. I have no words to express how I feel. Your family is beautiful and this slidshow is wonderful. I pray you will alll find comfort through one another and your extended family. God bless you.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy’s life with us in this video. I will be praying daily for you all.
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What can I say? The slideshow is beautiful. The music is perfect. We all still grieve for you and your family, but as you know he is in peace waiting for you. Bless you for your strength and your kindess to care so much for all of us. If trying times test our charcter, you have passed with flying colors.
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Dana,
I found you through Kendra. My heart is so sad for you and your family. You are in our prayers. Praying for comfort, strength, and hope.
In Him,
Carmen
Dana,
my friend Louise posted about you on Monday and gave me your blog website. My heart aches for you all. My prayer is that you continue to rely on Him who is the source of our strength. May He wrap you in His arms of Love and gently guide you through this difficult time. My family will be praying for you and yours.
In Christ Jesus,
Beth
dana…
my heart breaks for you. i had a friend whose kindergardener was killed by a chest of drawers… it’s just such a random tragedy, but i believe that nothing is random to God… may He continue to bathe you in His presence and may His peace and love hold you close in the days and weeks ahead. what a brave soul you are… telling his story. press on, sweet sister. may God bless and keep you all.
xxoo in Christ
kimberly
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Dana and John and family,
This is a beautiful video. Beautiful because it shows not only the joy of little Mattias, but the family love he was surrounded with each day. The words and the music you chose are a testimony to each person who views it. Thank you for posting it and sharing your heart with us.
I am praying for all of you and wish I could be there this morning to give each one of you a hug.
Love,
Carol
Bless you friend. You boy is beautiful, and now beautiful and perfect. I’m praying for you on this very hard day.
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I am so sorry for your incredible loss. I have also lost a child. We must look to the day we will be reunited. Think of all the pain and suffering they will not experience on this earth. They are with our Lord and Savior. May God surround you with His love, peace and strength at this time. I pray you see our Lord in every detail allowing you to feel and know His prescence. My heart just breaks for you. Will be praying for you and your family.
What a beautiful tribute. Bless you all. Hugs.
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what a beautiful little boy!!! Thank you for sharing with us. As a mom my heart is hurting so much for you. When my husband comes home today we’ll be checking our furniture.
Dana and Family – I’ve been praying for your family all week. Despite the fact, we have never met we are bonded together through the family of Christ and we can share in His sufferings. I cannot fathom the pain you are going through right now, but what reassurance to know that we are only saying “See you soon” and not “Goodbye forever.” I know that must bring comfort to your heart right now. I will continue to pray for you in the difficult weeks and months ahead, as you adjust to a new normal in your family.
Chrisie
Canyon Country, CA
Dear Dana, My heart is breaking as I read of your loss this morning. I am holding my children close. I am listening to your words and looking around my home. Thank you for sharing the video of your sweet boy.
Praying for God love, peace and strength to surround you and your children.
Dear Dana and Family,
I saw a post about you on the internet and am so sorry to hear of your loss. This was a beautiful video. I am praying for you and your family. I am a mother of 6 and cannot imagine what you are feeling. I am praying God surrounds you today and the days to come with His sustainable grace, love, peace, strength and comfort.
In Christ Jesus,
Melissa
Dana, On Oct. 23 we lost one of our grandsons to an accident. He would have been 13 tomorrow. I just want you to know that we serve a MIGHTY GOD! I have walked thru the darkness with my daughter and have seen first hand the sorrow of a mother’s heart grieving for a child. Please know, the accident that took your son’s life was no surprise to our Lord. The day that he went to be with our Lord was ordained and written in His book.I am so sorry that you have the burden of the ‘what ifs’ Please don’t allow the enemy to whisper that in your ear my friend. For the Lord will strengthen you and use your testimony for His Kingdom! I am lifting you up in my prayers, not only for God’s strength and courage but also for eyes to see Him in EVERYTHING! Even in death. For I know that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and if you have your ‘God eyes’ on you will see His beauty everywhere and in everything. I pray for a hedge of protection over your family and your marriage. That this time will allow you all to gather together under His wings and take refuge there! Jeremiah 33:3 ” Call unto me, and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Please know that there are many things that we do not understand but out Lord Jesus Christ does and His knowledge will be revealed to us one day. God bless you and keep you friend, His Servant, Tammy Wheat
I heard about you through two of my FB friends just today. One of those friends is Marsha Drews, who lost her sweet son over 2 years ago, I feel those same pains today that I felt when I heard Christian had gone “home.” Praying God’s peace, comfort and strength for you and your family.
Dana,
I will continue to pray for you and your family. Blessings to you and your family during this challenging time. Lean unto God and He will guide you through.
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What beautiful eyes Tiggy had, what a beautiful smile. May the Peace that passes all understanding fill you right now as you go through this time. Although it’s a role you would have never chosen for yourself, you have reminded all of us Moms to hug our kiddos a little bit tighter today and not get so worked up about stuff like “oatmeal” flung everywhere. Hugs to you.
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prayers for your family…you and you husband, your older children, your extended family. this is a beautiful tribute. praise God for the life of your son…
~liz
Praying for you and your family. I am so sorry.
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I pray the Lord surrounds you with comfort and peace. You are on many prayer lists.
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I am so incredibly sorry. I wish I could hold your hand and make you cups of tea. I know that you will find this impossible to believe right now, but it will get better, but it will take time. You will remember him with smiles and not just tears.
I am so sorry for your lost. I know how painful and hard this can be. We lost my nephew because a tv fell on him.
I will pray daily for God’s love and faithfulness and strength to carry you and your husband and family through this difficult time.
Oh God, please pour out your comfort and peace upon this family.
In His name
C
Thinking of you and your family today. May you find peace and comfort. Such a sweet, beautiful baby boy–he will always be with you.
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Lovely, Simply lovely.
Praying for you today my dear mama friend.
I am so, so sorry. I was just thinking this morning about how much childproofing we need to do, my 19 month old started crawling this week and is climbing on everything. In memory of your precious, beautiful little boy I plan on doing that today!
Again, I am so sorry. Know there are family member in the Lord crying with your right now, I have tears running down my face.
Emily Petersen
Perfectly touching. I have shed many tears for you and your family. Continuing to pray!
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The family of God is holding you up in prayer. It is awe-inspiring to see this extended family pray for you in these common ideas: peace that passes all understanding, blessings for you, gratitude for your son, tenderness from Christ. I will join in these prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your great loss and heartbreak.
Dearest family of Tiggy…may you know the peace that passes all understanding. I pray especially for Tiggy’s siblings that they may have comfort and understanding. I pray for you all, that you will not be haunted by memories of this horrific accident. Mostly, I pray your hearts in time know healing and that until that time the simple joys of life find you when you need them most.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Prayers and blessings to your family.
Lauren
Oh, Dana, that’s a beautiful video. Keep betting on Jesus, He truly is real hope for real people going through real life. Your family’s faith and love come through in your writings and pictures. It’s no surprise that your community has embraced and blessed you all so much. Please know that your story has touched many, many people so deeply. We’re all loving on our kids a little more reminded of how fragile life is. Sending hugs and prayers your way from Kentucky.
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My heart is so heavy for you. I sit here crying again (read what happened last night).
We lost our fourth child for almost an hour when he was two and I thought for certain he had drowned in our pond or been kidnapped. The agony I felt during that time was suffocating. I cannot imagine not waking up from that nightmare.
You have imprinted in my mind and heart and I will be praying for you for a long time. I am so sorry!! You are loved from a far!!
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Found this news through a tweet. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you’re going through, but I know our Lord will meet you where you are, in the depths of the pain and questions with out immediate answers. We also support Tiny Hands, and was brought to tears when I saw that was a ministry you are passionate about. The fact you are thinking of others in this time speaks to your foundation.
Praying for you…
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Though my heart breaks for you and your family. In my mind I want the perfect words to come. But, there are no words, no actions that will take away the pain. Only time will heal with Gods help. I myself have never lost a child but I have lost plenty in the past few years. A mother, grandmother, grandfather, fatherinlaw….a 1 year old cousin and a 5 year old cousin. The pain doesn’t go away we learn to handle it in different ways and for some there is a testimony. My cousin who lost 2 children has been able to handle it by the Grace of God. He has made her stronger and able to share her story with others. My blessing to you and your family for the holidays and days to come. Prayers will be with you for a long time for you have taken a place in my heart. I have seen your childrens faces as well as yours and your husbands. In my soul you are imbedded multitudes of prayers.
Sincerely
The Hodges
Dana, such a beautiful tribute… such a beautiful little boy!
Very beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
What a beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your tragic loss–he was just a few months older than my youngest…I can’t begin to imagine your pain. I have been praying for your family, especially your other children, and am glad that you are surrounded by such support. I started crying again when I heard that song you have playing in the video–wow. What a testimony to your faith. You inspire me. May Jesus continue to be the source of your strength. Continued prayers to all of you!
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Hugs & deepest heartfelt sympathies. No one should have to bury their child, especially one at such a young age whose life had just begun. My own son’s nickname is Tigger, and it resonated in my head as your words played out an awful story that I wished was not true, knowing the end already.
I hope memories of him continue to hug your heart on the hard days and that strength of family & friends help you through it together. His life is not the end.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video of your beautiful boy. I can’t express in words how much you have touched my heart. I know that may not make sense…..but….I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. My the Lord bless you and keep you. <3
I can’t watch the video or I’ll loose it right here. It’s just too much to think of what you are going through right now. I’m so, so sorry…
Dagmar
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I just made a donation to Tiny Hands in memory of your sweet Tiggy! Thanks for providing a practical way for people who you have blessed to bless you back!! Our prayers for you and your family will continue into the difficult days ahead. With much love….Linda
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my heart breaks for you.
I’m praying for you, and I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful contribute to your son. I can’t being to imagine your pain, and I am sending you lots of prayers.
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My kids and I stopped everything and prayed especially for you and the other children. There are just no words…please know that we will continue to lift you up.
Please tell your other children…my kids are lifting them up in prayer as well.
Blessings to you! You are loved!!!
Lana
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayer.
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What a lovely tribute to your beautiful boy. Thinking of you and praying for you all.