Our perfect little angel, Avery Rauch came into the world on Saturday May 26, 2012 at 5:06pm, weighing 7lbs 13oz and measuring 21.5 inches long. She was baptized under the eyes of God in our room, with her 2 grandmoms, midwives and nurses who have helped us through this painful process. I had a long and hard labor but made it through with Greg's love and support. It was both the happiest and saddest day of our lives; we met our little miracle for the very first time, however we also had to say goodbye to her on the same day.
Avery,
We're so sorry we couldn't protect you. We wish we could somehow go back and save you. Some people might say you never lived because you never took a breath outside my womb, but Mommy held you for 10 months and you were with me every day of your life. I felt your little body as you grew and prepared to join our family. Your life was a miracle and a blessing to us, our life will never be the same without you.
Although we didn't have much time with you Mommy and Daddy will always remember our beautiful little girl and our hearts will forever be filled with love for you. Your life was a miracle and a blessing to us, our life will never be the same without you. We held you in our arms and never wanted to let you go, but now you are being held safely in the arms of God. You will always be our precious angel and will never be forgotten.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
I am here in Baby Heaven
God took me by the hand.
Wrapped me in His love,
gently led me to His land.
I will always be your baby,
our hearts joined by love.
Now a perfect little angel,
I'm watching from above.
I am part of you,
though brief the time we shared.
Take comfort, be healed.
I'm safe in loving care.
Remember me with joy,
lift a smile to the skies.
Say a prayer for me
let there be no sad goodbyes.
One day we'll meet again,
a lifetime I will wait.
You will know the little angel,
with outstretched arms at Heaven's gate.
This website is a tribute to our sweet baby girl, Avery. Please feel free to leave us a message as we try to heal our pain one moment at a time. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Love, Greg and Erica
I love you so much and pray for comfort and healing over your family. Avery is a beautiful angel looking over you both, she is in perfect hands. May your family and friends surround you with unconditional love xoxo God bless you I love you
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bring you the comfort you need. God Bless,
ReplyDeleteThe Rosenblits
To leave a message to this sweet family and you don't have a google account just click anonymous and please leave your name at the end of the message all your support is precious xo
ReplyDeleteThe Arizona night skys are perfectly clear with beautiful stars. I sat outside Saturday night , looked up and saw a bright flickering star, very bright and very noticeable. I wondered why my eyes were drawn to that star and then it hit me ... and I said " I love you Avery". It was her smiling and laughing with that infectious laugh her mommy has :) I immediately felt at peace.
ReplyDeleteRob and I are so very proud of how strong you and Greg are during this time in your life. For some reason God needed my niece, your daughter to come to his kingdom sooner than anyone ever imagined and we will never understand, but we will always know how beautiful and amazing she is. We love you more than you will ever know. I am so proud to be your friend. I admire you in so many ways watching you go through this time. We love you, Aunt Kris and Uncle RT orginal ;)
One Moment At A Time
Erica I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy Erica and Greg-
ReplyDeleteHow I hate the pain you have to endure, but I know in heaven there is a beautiful angel that will help you both heal. She will forever be your protection, your grace, and your serenity. Although she isn't here, she is in you heart and in all the hearts of the people that love you. What an honor it is to love both you and Greg. Everyday I pray that the pain will ease and that you will smile for Avery, cause I know that she will smile down on you everyday of your life!! Lots of Love, prayer, and strength sent from Jay and Missy
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so deeply sorry for your loss. Baby Avery is a true angel in heaven, surrounded by your unconditional love. Our thoughts are with you and your families always.
Annie and Buzz
Dear Greg & Erica,
ReplyDeleteAvery is tuly a beautiful little angel. Find comfort in knowing that she is watching from above and being cared for by her Uncle Joe who will tell her all the wonderful things about her mommy and daddy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Always in our hearts,
Donna, Jack & Ryan
Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteWhen we first heard we were going to be an aunt and uncle to a precious little baby we couldn't be more excited for you guys. Friday night when we heard the news our excitement immediately turned to devistation. Avery is a beautiful precious angel who is now looking down on you wherever you may go. We are so sorry for your loss and couldn't be more proud of how strong you and your families have been through this process. We may never know God's reasoning for things but he must have had a better plan for you in your bright future and for Avery as your guardian angel in heaven. She will never be forgotten and will remain in all of our hearts forever. We love you guys so much and are always here for you.
Love,
Marc and Mary <3
Erica and Greg
ReplyDeleteWords cannot even begin to express our sympathy to you guys. Your daughter is beautiful and is your perfect little angel. May you find the comfort and strength to get you through this time. Praying for you.
Xoxo
The Ent Family
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl. I am so sorry that God took her from you so soon. She is in good hands up there in heaven and she will always watch over you and your family. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and Greg during this difficult time.
Andrea Russell
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sad to hear of your loss. Just know that your precious baby girl is watching over you both and being cared for. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Love,
Beth, Sean & Sara
Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you and help you through this sad time. My family and I send our love and prayers to you both. Avery was a blessing and will always be your little girl. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know.
Love,
Lisa, Aunt Ottavia, and Uncle Joe
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am blessed to witness such a loving and courageous tribute to Avery, your littlest angel.
Everyone's heart aches for the pain we can't take away from you and Avery's grandparents.
Hold onto each other. Hold on.
With prayers of comfort, Ruth
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express how sorry I am for the pain you have endured. You are both so brave. This website is such a beautiful tribute to your sweet Avery. May she live in your hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Michelle Stuardi
Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Hope
Dear Erica, Greg and families,
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry to hear this horrible news. My heart breaks for you... I hope time eases your pain and helps you find peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brittany Mannion Riese
My heart is broken for you and Greg. I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling right now. Avery is a beautiful, beautiful baby girl and she will live in your hearts forever. I know that we have not seen each other in a long time but I want nothing more than to be able to give you a hug right now. I am sending love, lots and lots of love and strength to you and Greg right now. You are a wonderfully strong and brave couple and Avery is lucky to have you both as parents.
ReplyDeleteLove always,
Dana Marx Smith
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am truely sorry for your loss and can not stop the tears from flowing down my face. I pray that the Lord brings you comfort and healing during this time. I wish that life didn't involve such sadness to the soul. I have had such hardship when my sons father passed last year. Something my pastor told me. This is not our home. Earth is not a perfect place and our perfect place is in heaven.....this is a hard thing to take in but rest easy to you both because I surely believe you will be together one day. </3 :'(
The grace as individuals and strength of love as a couple that you are displaying during this most difficult time is simply stunning. I'm thrilled that Avery hung on long enough that you were able to exchange expressions of love. I hope you were able to appreciate what an amazing job you did making and growing her in preparation for her to watch over you. As you embark on the most difficult journey of your life never forget how phenomenal you are as individuals and never doubt how important your love for each other is. Erica, you are such an amazing person who always made us smile and feel sincerely good about life, no matter how crummy things seemed....I hope the same for you and more in return!
ReplyDeleteErica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy goes out to
You and your families. I can not begin to imagine your pain and sorrow but I pray that God heals your hearts and brings you peace and comfort.
-Jenn Mognancki
DeleteI`m just a little baby
ReplyDeletewho didn`t quite make it there.
I went straight to be with Jesus,
but I`m waiting for you here.
Don't you fret about me mommy,
I am of all God's most blessed
I'd have loved to stay there with you
but Heavenly Father knows what's best.
Many who dwell here where I live,
waited years to enter in,
they struggled through a world of sorrow,
and their lives were marred with sin.
So sweet Mommy dont be sad,
wipe those tears and chase the gloom,
I went straight to be with Jesus,
from my lovely mothers womb.
Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don`t complain.
I have all Heaven`s Glory,
suffering none of the world's pain.
Thank you for the name you gave me.
I'm thankful for all you've done.
I'll be waiting here for you
in heaven up above.
I would have loved to stay with you,
and lived life by your side,
but the Lord has called me home,
I know it's hard to understand why.
THANK YOU Mommy for making me,
you make me out of LOVE.
I can't wait for the day I see you again
So you can see what I've become.
I am an angel here in heaven!
The Lord's here by my side,
He wants me to let you know
He is sorry he made you Cry.
He has a plan for me up here,
and a plan for you here too,
someday we'll be together again,
and this I know is true!!
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby Avery! My heart goes out to YOU and Greg!! You and your family and AVERY will always be in our thoughs and prays!!
Love
Kristen and Bill Clum
Erica,
ReplyDeleteWords can't express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Find comfort in knowing your beautiful Avery is in a wonderful place smiling down on you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Holly Shryock
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWords can not express how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your daughter. The pictures you have posted are beautiful. I will be praying for you and Greg during this difficult time.
Chris and Tracey Ent
Erica and Greg-
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for what you are going thru right now. As the tears are running down my face, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you can take away some comfort and strength from all the prayers that are being sent your way. You are wonderful parents and you have a beautiful angel who will always watch over you.
Dear Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the lost of your special little girl, Avery. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I hope that you find comfort in the love and support of friends and family... and of course Ernie's kisses.
With heartfelt love,
Miranda
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your tremendous loss and hope that this blog will help heal some of the pain. Avery is an angel! The pictures you posted are precious because they capture the love that a family has for a beautiful baby girl. You deserve comfort and support during this tragic time.
With all my sympathy and love,
Elena Lucullo Bruno
Erica and Greg...
ReplyDeleteAvery truley is an angel, she is beautiful just like her mommy and daddy. This is heartbreaking. We love you both so much and although we cannot take your pain away, just want to let you both know you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday and night. Avery will be in our hearts forever.
Love,
Jen and Flynn
Erica (& Greg)~
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry that you have had to experience such pain and tragedy. Your little girl is truly a beautiful angel and she will always be with you, watching down over you. Your tribute to Avery is so beautiful and heartfelt. You, your husband and your entire family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
~Mary Beth Hughes
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI think you are amazing people. I think this is a beautiful tribute to your beautiful daughter Avery. Thank YOU for sharing your pictures and sharing your angel girl with all of us who love you so much. You haven't left my thoughts for a moment. Your strength as a team, to each other, is astounding, beautiful, and so moving. Awe inspiring. I hope that you both find more strength and peace through all of the love and support of everyone who loves you. You are both in our thoughts and prayers every day, every hour...as you take it moment by moment and day by day.
We love you!
Rebecca & Matt
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteTom and I are truly heartbroken and saddened by this unimaginable situation. Not a day goes by that you aren't in my prayers and thoughts. Your precious baby girl was blessed to have you two as parents and she will forever be your angel shining and smiling down on you. You are surrounded by people who care for, love, and admire you. I send you hugs and warm thoughts to help get you through each day.
All our love,
Megan and Tom Kostro
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteAs I read your letter to a Avery my heart breaks for you. I can not imagine the pain you must endure when you lose a child. Take comfort in knowing that you have a little angel in heaven who will always be watching down on you.
You have shown such integrity as parents with the amount of love and respect you have shown your
daughter in her short time with us. She will never be forgotten.
We love you and are here for you always,
James and Jen
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteYou know that I am thinking of you both every day and my heart is aching for you and little Avery. She was a beautiful little girl and will be a beautiful angel in Heaven. You know that if you ever need anything I am here for you as I have been here for your mother for the past 44 years.
Marlene
If you are sad then hug each other; if you are angry then hug each other; if you feel like it's just too overwhelming then hug each other because it was your love for each other that created Avery and your love for each other that will get you through this grieving process.
ReplyDeleteErica, you are an amazing mommy providing Avery a healthy, safe and loving place to grow for 41 weeks. She is truly beautiful.
My husband and I have both of you in our thoughts.
Love,
Chloe Kraemer Contreras
My deepest condolences. I was moved to tears when Kris texted me the awful news. God Bless you, your husband, your sweet angel in heaven. I'm so sorry sweetie, if there is anything I can do.
ReplyDelete<3 Kearie
Words can not begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart aches for both you and Greg. Avery was a beautiful girl, who was so fortunate to have such strong and wonderful parents. My deepest and sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and Greg, and that you will be able to find comfort and healing in one another. Your little angel will always be with you and watching over you. xxoo
ReplyDeleteLove,
Chrissy Volk Csolak
Dear Erica and Greg
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I admire all your strength. Your beautiful angel Avery is dancing, laughing and playing with all the other children whose lives unfairly were ended too soon. May the strength of your family and friends help you heal. Love Laura Costelloe
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeletePlease know that Avery, both of you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your pictures with all of us. Avery is so beautiful.
Love, Candi Silverman
Dear Erica and Gregg,
ReplyDeleteErica, you and I have never met. I have worked with your mother for the past 12 years and for a few years I worked at Mt. Sepa summer camp with your husband. There are no words to express how saddened I am about the loss you and your family have endured. Please take comfort in the coming days in your faith that little Avery is safely playing in the garden of Heaven. Take comfort in the her gifts: God's Grace and a love like no other. May these gifts along with all of us who have been touched by both you and Gregg, your family and now little Avery, give you strength as you remember your Angel.
Sincerely, Sherri Fatovic
Erica and Greg-
ReplyDeleteYou have been on our minds and in our hearts constantly since we heard the news. Avery is beautiful like her parents. Our hearts break that you have to endure this overwhelming loss but we are so grateful that you have each other and so much love and support around you to cushion you and catch your tears. Please give yourselves as much grace as you need to feel what you need to feel and get through this anyway that you need to. We are holding you all in our hearts and sending you loving vibes every day. You are beautiful people.
Much Love to you,
Amelia and Jorge
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am sending love and prayers to the sweetest little angel in Heaven. I also send love and prayers to your family as they say good bye to one of the most adorable baby girls I have ever laid eyes on. Oh Erica, my heart goes out to you. I hope you can find the strength and courage you will need to move on and keep precious little Avery in your heart each and everyday. You are an amazing, loving, and strong woman, who with your family's support, will find peace again.
Love and hugs,
Cindy Fagans-Campbell and Family
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and Avery are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be for a very long time. Words seem so trivial when your loss is so great but they are heartfelt as we wish you both love and peace of mind and heart. It has taken you so much strength and courage to be able to share Avery with us and we are so happy that you did. She will always be your angel.
Much Love,
Maggie and BJ Maziarz
God has a special place in heaven for his little angels. Avery is now at his side Erica and Greg. She wants for nothing and has his everlasting love. Avery will always be remembered in the minds of everyone who knew you and have read this tribute. We have kept you and your parents in our thoughts and prayers. May you all be comforted by the kindness of your wonderful family and friends in your time of need. With all our love.
ReplyDeleteUncle Fred & Aunt Irene
Dear Erica and Greg, We are so saddened by your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Carol and Steve Herman
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is aching for you and your family. May you find strength you never knew you had. I can't imagine the pain you feel and I admire you for sharing your story with all of your friends and allowing us to be there to send our love and prayers. May God be with you and may your faith stay strong. You are both amazing and loving parents.
Love,
Justine Otte
Erica and Greg, I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are enduring. May you find comfort in knowing your little girl is in heaven and you will be with her again. I love you guys if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. XOXO Tina Hoffman
ReplyDeleteDear Erica, Greg, and Family,
ReplyDeleteThere are some days that will remain in your heart forever...that us how we feel about the day we heard about your angel Avery! We have not stopped praying for her and all of you since that day! We can only hope that with each day the pain gets easier and the memories of your little Angel growing stronger! Know she will always be with you. It might be in a beautiful flower, or a fluttering butterfly, or a glistening snowflake, or a twinkling star! These are are miracles if GOD as is your little Avery! We admire how brave you are and thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us! Remember to hold tight to each other through the darkest moments knowing that there is light at the end, but you must take the journey to reach it! We will be cheering you on as you take this journey!
Love,
Santo, Stacie and Karina Hannawacker
Tonight I say a prayer that God will take special care of Avery each day he has her until the day he is ready to send her back to you, as your baby again!
ReplyDeleteGreg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteWe were very saddened by the news of your precious gift from God. We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this time. We pray that in time the love that you have for each other and the prayers and support of your family and friends will help you to get past this time of uncertainty. God may have taken your little baby but he as given you an Angel to watch over you and protect you whenever you need her.
Love and deep sorrow,
Alex and Michael
Dear Erica, Greg, and Family,
ReplyDeleteMay you find comfort in knowing your little girl is in heaven. Please know that you and Avery are in our thoughts. Thank you for sharing your pictures. Avery is so beautiful
When you feel lonely
ReplyDeleteWhen a person you love passes away
Look to the night sky on a clear day.
The star that to you, appears to be bright
Will be your loved one,
Looking upon you during the night.
The lights of heaven are what shows through
As Avery watches all you do.
When you feel lonely for the one that you love,
Look to the Heavens in the sky above.
Our hearts are with you... Fred and Sandy
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI can't put into words all the emotions I am feeling. I do know that Greg has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old and erica since high school. We have so many memories together. We have been through some great times and some very tough times. You are two of the strongest people I know. You will make it through this with your love for each other and the love surrounding you.
Avery,
Your Aunt Kristen and Uncle Shane will always love you and will always think of you. You have taught us more about love, life, and family this year than one could imagine. Your parents are two of the nicest and caring people anyone could meet, but the love they have for you surpasses anything I have seen. You are their smile, your are their tears, you are their laughter, and you are their love.
We miss you and love you Avery!
Aunt Kristen and Uncle Shane
Erica and Greg:
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. Avery was a beautiful little girl. May you find strength in each other and your loving family and friends.
With sympathy
Erin & Wayne
Erica & Greg - We are so sorry - our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your families - Sandy & Marc Schaffer
ReplyDeleteErica & Greg - Our prayers are with you both and your family. We hope family and friends will give you the strength and support you need at this difficult time. Thank you for sharing beautiful Avery with us and remember she will always be with you in your heart.
ReplyDeleteWIth heartfelt sympathy.
Nick and Vicky
Greg and Erica - Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys and your families. She may have only spent a short time here on hearth but she will live forever in your hearts. I know she has touched mine!!
ReplyDeleteWith Deepest Sympathy,
Christine & Jon Hannawacker
Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Avery. May you find comfort in the continued love and support from family and friends during this difficult time. You are always in my thoughts.
Courtney Kovac
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeletePlease accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your precious, beautiful daughter. God will grant you the strength to get through this. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt memorial with us.
With love and prayers,
Rosemary
Erica and Greg
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss…our hearts break for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Nicole & Chad
Psalm 73:23-26
ReplyDelete23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Still praying Erica and Greg
Annette Trischitti
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have a wonderful family
and parents and they will be very helpful to you
at this time. Your beautiful angel will always be
with you. Please accept our sorrow at this time.
Joan and jack Gustafson.
Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. She is a precious gift, if only for a short time here on earth. She will always be with you in your hearts.
May the sorrow that you feel now be lightened by the love that surrounds you from your family and friends and through your faith.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Mike and Linda Buschur
My dearest Erica and Greg -- I need to thank you so much for sharing your daughter with us through this memorial blog -- especially now when your hearts and souls are going through such an unexpected and tragic loss. She is a truly beautiful little angel -- that had to leave you much too soon. Words are so inadequate . . . I want to hug you . . . send you warmest thoughts and prayers . . . help in any way I can to some how ease your pain -- and let you know that my heart goes out to you as do my prayers of support for you, your family and of course Avery.
ReplyDeleteWith deepest sympathy and love, Carol
Dear Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to express how truly sorry I am for the loss of precious little Avery!! She may not be here with us but she will ALWAYS be in our hearts!! I hope u find a little comfort in knowing she is not by herself!!
With much love,
Melissa Mycock
No words. Just love. Thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time. Know that you have love and support all around you. On earth and in heaven. Cry when you need to cry. Smile when you need to smile. And just take it one step at a time. Saying prayers tonight. Love, Rachael
ReplyDeleteDearest Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI can't begin to imagine the pain you are going through. I can't even control my tears as I read your beautiful memorial to Avery. Life often times seems so unfair and we don't always understand why painful things happen. While we may not understand, remember God has a plan and he needed a precious angel by his side which only your darling Avery could fulfill. People often say God gives the toughest to those who can handle it and with your unending love for each other you will carry you through. It will take time, tears, yelling and heartache but look in your heart and God will heal your sorrow and wipe away your tears. Remember, Avery is always with you in your heart, your mind and your soul.
You were a wonderful mother to Avery. They say babies know their mom inside the womb which means she left this world knowing she had amazing parents who loved her unconditionally. Avery is now in a much better place and will always be a guardian angel to both of you.
We pray that you both find peace, comfort and serenity. It may not be easy but know and trust that God has done what he knows is right. And when you long to hold your precious angel, close your eyes, tell her how much you love her and Avery will embrace in her angelic warmth.
If you need ANYTHING, don't think twice about calling. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
All our never ending love and support,
Laura & Fred
Dear Erica, Greg and Family,
ReplyDeleteThere are truly no words right now, just the love of your family and friends surrounding you to give you comfort. Avery was so very precious, and will be in your hearts for ever....and she was loved so very much.
Keeping you in my prayers
Joyce McElven
Dear Eric and Greg,
ReplyDeleteEven though we have never met we were so saddened by the passing of your little Angel Avery. We will pray for the strength for you both and your families to get through these hard times. The tribute for Avery was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with everyone.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil & Ro Moherek
Dear Erica,
ReplyDeleteI'm so saddened to hear what pain you are going through! I truely believe god has a plan for everyone and needed your precious angel by his side to look after you. She will be with you and watching over you always! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
With deepest sympathy,
Megan Huhn
xoxoxo
We can never imagine what sorrow you have in your hearts at this time. We will pray that as time passes, your hearts will start to heal. Knowing that through faith, your prayers shall be answered and your sweet baby girl is God's new little resident in heaven.
ReplyDeleteWe know the streets are paved with gold and Avery will always be at peace there.
Sincerely with heartfelt sorrow.
Stan and Eve Harvey
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so deeply saddened and sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful baby girl. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
with deepest sympathy,
Uta and Ben Steinhauser
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no easy words to take the pain and hurt away. Spend time with each other, love each other, and listen when one of you needs to talk. We are thinking of you and your families.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Heather Mace Peoples and family
To my dearest Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI haven't known what to say on here, but I realized there really aren't words to describe how very sad I am for you and Greg but at the same time how amazed at the strength you are both showing in the face of incredible adversity. Life isn't fair, a saying we use all the time but clearly out of context because this is the penultimate example of life's unfairness. It is so unfair your precious daughter won't be around with you physically but I know you two will always have her in your hearts. I really believe that regardless of how long someone is with you they live forever in your mind. I want to say that you have shared her with us and now we, your friends and family, will also help to perpetuate her existence in this universe.
Please know anything you need don't hesitate to reach out.
With love and admiration,
Jill
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tribute to your beautiful daughter, Avery. You have denostrated a remarkable strength in creating this tribute. Thank you for sharing it and for allowing us to vent our heartfelt sadness for your loss.
Hold on tightly to each other. Through your love and the love of your family and friends, you will be able to take one day at a time.
Please accept our warmest condolences during this sorrowful time.
Joe & Eleonora Buba
As you look up into the evening sky, you will see a star that shines a little brighter than all of the others. That will be caused by the reflection of your little Avery's angel wings. Your little angel, who has stolen a place in all of our hearts, will be loved and missed forever. May you find comfort and strength to get through these very difficult days. Thank you so much for kindness is sharing this wonderful tribute to Avery.
ReplyDeleteIn sympathy and friendship,
Dick and Dianne
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your families. My prayers are with all of you. When you look up to the sky at anytime of the day, you will know that your little angel Avery is up there to help you through your days.
With sympathy,
Patti Van Gorden
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteAlthough there are no words to ease your loss, I feel compelled to reach out to you. I am so saddened by the loss of your adorable, baby Avery. She is absolutely beautiful!
I pray for peace for both of you as well as your extended families.
Fondly,
Tara Moore Detweiler (Jana's PA cousin)
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWords seem useless but they are all we have. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. We lost our younger daughter not long ago. Everyone said she was "the best" babysitter. I am telling you this because I believe she is in Heaven taking care of Beautiful Baby Avery.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Sandy Moore (Jana's godmother)
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear the news about Avery. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful tribute you put together here for her. Take strength in each other, your friends and families, and God.
Regards,
Jacqui and Oscar Carrion
Dear Erica,
ReplyDeleteAs I read your blog my heart weeped with with yours. I have heard so much about you throughout the years from Jana. You memorial to Avery was beautiful. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know the pain of saying hello and goodbye to your baby girl in the same day. I understand the hole you have. Surround yourself by those who love you love and feed from their strength. I promise you... though you will always ache for your sweet Avery, the pain in your heart will subside. You will see her again one day and hold her and kiss her. You are a wonderful mother to Avery as this beautiful tribute shows. I pray for you and your family, Jana and all those who are loving you now.
Dear Erica, Greg, Joan & Bruce,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. No words can take away the pain and loss you feel but the memories of this beautiful, gorgeous little angel will live on within you forever. Please know we are thinking of you and share in your grief; you all hold a special place in our hearts!
Bob & Lynn Miller and family
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to both of you during the toughest time of both your lives. Always remember its the unconditional love you have for one another that will help guide you through this. Avery is smiling down on both of you rejoicing with the lord, telling everyone in heaven thats my mommy and daddy and one day you'll both be with her forever in eternity. Avery will always hold a special place in my heart. God is going to pour down a blessing on both of you. Heres a quote i read and i want to pass it on to both of you;
Precious little one, we had you in our lives such a very short time, but well hold you in our hearts forever.It seemed like only a fleeting moment, but it was long enough to see you, touch you, hold you, love you. It was long enough to know that your life was indeed a gift- no matter how brief, how fragile, Your life was indeed a gift, and well hold you in our hearts forever.
We love you both so very much, Drew,Jana and Colin
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find the appropriate words to bring you peace as you and your families navigate your way through this difficult time. I can not imagine the range of emotions you are feeling and I just want you to know that I have been constantly praying that you find some comfort in knowing that you will forever have an angel to look over you. Sending my warmest regards and deepest condolences. Sincerely, Rebecca Freund
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Quinn Family
Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteHow does anyone begin to understand why something like this happens to such good people? Words cannot express my sorrow for your family. I know that God will give you the strength to get through this together.
Sue Pagano
Greg and Erica.
ReplyDeleteI don’t even know where to begin. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You know that we are here for both of you, though we wish that we were closer.
I know that over the last ten months, whenever we talked I would try and prepare you for the challenges that lay ahead, but nothing could have ever prepared any of any of us for this. Mari and I are truly so incredibly sorry for your loss. We both want you to know that you are loved and that we are here for you with anything that you may ever need.
Avery. (You guys couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful name) You were given an incredibly strong and loving family. Just take a look at this page. You have family members who care about you all over and I am honored to be a part of that group.
I keep on hearing the saying, “God works in mysterious ways.”
I may not be the religious man that my parents raised me to be, Greg, if I remember correctly we were in the same Confirmation class…with Marc and Shane. Well, now I’m one of those “holiday” churchgoers. But, I hear that saying and now I think of Avery and know that we all have a guardian angel looking over us. The pain is still there, just like the tears still fall, but there is comfort because Avery knows that we all love her. Just like we know that Avery is looking over all us.
We love you guys.
Jack and Mari
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteThe "girls" spent time with your Mom last night, as you know, and she told us of this blogspot. What a wonderful tribute to you both and to your little Avery. We wanted to add our most sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to you in your loss. No loss can ever be greater than the loss of one's child. May God give you the comfort, strength and healing to get you through this most difficult time. Please know that we are holding you in our hearts and in our prayers now and in the day's ahead.
With love and sympathy,
Tony and Marie Grasso
Erica and Greg, My words are not adequate to express the sorrow we feel for your lost. But, to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis and Harry
ReplyDeleteErica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you... I'm so sorry for your loss and have been thinking of you every day. Sending prayers, strength, and courage to you and your family during this difficult time. Your beautiful little angel will be watching over you always...
With Love,
Stacy Diefenbach
Avery, grand-dad & Ce-Ce are so sorry we will never get to spend time with you in this life, but God willing we will have our-family together in heaven. thank you God for blessing us with a Angle of our own to watch over this family forever.
ReplyDeleteOur love to all our friends who care,
The Venslavsky & Rauch family
Dear Eric, Greg and Family,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Avery's pictures and sentiments with everyone. This is truly a testament of how strong you all are as a family. Continue to stay strong and have faith that your little Avery is watching over you. We love you like family and will continue to pray for you all.
Love, Caren and Warren
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Just know that Avery is in heaven sissy pole gliding like a boss!
Love,
Warren
Dear Erica And Greg,
ReplyDeleteLet me begin by saying that you are a very special part of our family, and Angel Avery will always have a special place in our hearts. Your tribute to your beautiful daughter is absolutely precious. Avery is smiling down from heaven, and she sees how much she is loved by everyone. We pray that you find strength and comfort in the love you have for each other, and in the support and love you have from family and friends to guide you through this very difficult time. We are incredibly sorry for your loss, and you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much, and we are here for you whenever you need a hug or someone to talk to.
With all our love, Joan and Doug
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteI work with Joan and met you at her birthday celebration a couple of years ago. I am so sorry about your beautiful Avery and my heart is heavy. This site has moved me deeply. I am grateful for the gift you have given us with these images, and bless you for your courage and strength. You have honored your daughter in a most loving way.
Love,
Susanna Sullivan
Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your beautiful little Angel... Avery. We are so deeply sorry.
-D & K Patel
Dear Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss. Avery is a beautiful name for your beautiful Angel.
Love, the staff at Miriam Morris Private School
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry for your loss. Avery will always be watching over you as your guardian angel as she walks in the footsteps of the lord.
Love,
Bruce and Lisa Carr
We are sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to Avery. She will feel and know all the love everyone has for her. Avery was so special and precious that God needed her to be an angel right a way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Patti and Paul Moltisanti
ReplyDeleteDear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy goes out to you and to your whole family, and also to my mom's dear friend, Joan. I can't stop thinking about you. She is such a precious and beautiful baby. I will always think of her.
Regards,
Meredith (Mike Green's sister)
Greg and Erica,
ReplyDeleteWe can't imagine what you are going through. You have our deepest sympathy and you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary and Laura
Dear Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteWe are very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Avery is watching down on you and knows how loved she is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa and Walter Fonger
Dear Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry about your loss. I am a very close family friend to Drew & Jana Gill & when I came across this blog dedicated to your precious daughter I wanted to let you know your in my thoughts & prayers. This site has moved me deeply & I think you have amazing courage & strength to put together such a beautiful tribute to your beautiful daughter Avery. She truly in an angel and will always be there looking over you.
Wendy Wasserstrom
Dear Erica & Greg,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry about your loss. I am a very close family friend to Drew & Jana Gill & when I came across this blog dedicated to your precious daughter I wanted to let you know your in my thoughts & prayers. This site has moved me deeply & I think you have amazing courage & strength to put together such a beautiful tribute to your beautiful daughter Avery. She truly in an angel and will always be there looking over you.
Wendy Wasserstrom
Erica and Greg,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. You guys are family to us. Avery is a precious little Angel in Heaven watching over you and she will always be in your hearts. What a beautiful tribute to her.
Love Dave, Denise, Matt, Jeff & Steven.
Erica and Greg,
DeleteYou have been in my thoughts each and every day over these past few months, believing that Sweet Avery is always near to you. My prayers include a beautiful and blessed future for you both.
Marianne Lynch (Becky's Mom)