Monday, December 15, 2014

letting go...


Miss Courtney's time this side of heaven can be counted in days now. She has stopped accepting her g-tube formula and has not peed in almost 23 hours, all signs of the final days. This will be my last update until she is in God's arms. Please pray for peace and calm as we let our daughter go. ‪

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  1. EmilyDecember 15, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Praying so much for all of you.

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  2. Conceiving HopeDecember 15, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Keeping you in prayer hourly here as you spend every precious minute with your beautiful daughter before her trip Home this Christmas.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

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  4. BranwenDecember 15, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    So many prayers for you all!

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  5. asliceofsmithlifeDecember 15, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Praying, crying, and praying some more!

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  6. CaitlinDecember 15, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Praying for you every night with my family. May Mary be right beside you.

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  7. Katrina RoseDecember 15, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Praying for all of you, Mary.

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  8. AmyDecember 15, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Praying also...

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  9. NissaDecember 15, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Mary, we are keeping vigil here. There is a candle lit in front of the Holy Family. You all are in our hearts every minute.

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  10. Monique G.December 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Praying for all of you.

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  11. starfedorDecember 15, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    keeping you all in prayer.

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  12. Maryann E.December 15, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I am praying for you and Courtney. Tears in my eyes.

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  13. WendyDecember 15, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Oh, Mary. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Tricia December 15, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    My heart is breaking for you. Keeping you all close in prayer. <3

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  15. Katie December 15, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Prayers are going up for your family

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  16. Nell @ Whole Parenting FamilyDecember 15, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Praying and crying! She'll be comfortable so soon in Our Lady's arms!!!

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  17. AnonymousDecember 15, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Praying for you and your family Mary.

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  18. KimDecember 15, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Praying!!

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  19. krislovesfabricDecember 15, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Praying...

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  20. LeaDecember 15, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Oh Mary.
    Praying....
    Lea

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  21. JDecember 15, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Praying, Mary!!

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  22. LaineDecember 15, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Praying for Courtney's comfort and peace for all of you. God bless, Mary.

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  23. Charlotte (MotherOwl)December 15, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Praying.

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  24. RAnnDecember 15, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Prayers

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  25. tifandtheboysDecember 15, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    sending you prayers and peaceful final moments for Courtney. She has touched the hearts of many here... and will soon be touching our Lord's hand. God's peace.

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  26. Abbey @ Surviving Our BlessingsDecember 15, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    We are praying for you all.

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  27. MeganDecember 15, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Praying hard for you and your family, Mary.

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  28. Ana MariaDecember 15, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    praying

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  29. MI88December 15, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    "The everlasting God has in His wisdom forseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost heart. This cross that He now sends you He has considered with His all-knowing eyes, understood with His divine mind, tested with His wise justice, warmed with His loving arms, and weighed with His own hands to see that it be not one inch too large and not one ounce too heavy for you. He has blessed it with His holy name, anointed it with His consolation, taken one last glance at you and your courage, and then sent it to you from heaven, a special greeting from God to you, an alms of the all-merciful love of God." -St. Francis de Sales

    Praying for the Holy Spirit to bless all of you with peace and strength...

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  30. EmilyDecember 15, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Sending prayers.

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  31. Thread-HeadDecember 15, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing so much of this sacred time with your readers. It has been a wonderful gift and a testament to your love and her enduring strength. I hope every moment you have together in the coming days is as beautiful as Courtney's spirit.

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  32. AliDecember 15, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Praying for all of you.

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  33. Son MomDecember 15, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    I will be praying hard for Courtney and for all of you, for peace and for strength as she makes her final journey, and for all of your needs in this difficult time. May you all be surrounded by love and feel God's comfort.

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  34. stevieDecember 15, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Praying for you all.

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  35. KarenDecember 15, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Mary, I'm praying for you and Miss Courtney.

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  36. ChristineDecember 15, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Praying for Courtney as she is received into Jesus' arms, and wishing you all peace. Courtney, you and your family are an inspiration to those who know and know of you. God bless you.

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  37. Chris December 15, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Praying for all of you hon.
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  38. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Prayers for a peaceful death, and consolation for your family.

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  39. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    Prayers for you all

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  40. KimberleeDecember 15, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Praying here, as you prepare to let go of your dear girl. May Our Lady of Sorrows keep you close.

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  41. jrcDecember 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Praying for all of you as Courtney makes her journey from your loving arms to Christ's.

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  42. JaniceDecember 15, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Prayers for peace, strength, hope, and faith.

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  43. RachelDecember 15, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    Dear Mario, Jerry, Jonathan, praying for you all over these next hours. x

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  44. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Praying for you guys...I'm so sorry...

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  45. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    O Mary you are holding one of Gods little saints in your arms right now... How God must love you!!! We are praying for a peaceful passing for your dear brave girl.... And for you to know she will be in Our Lady's arms before your arms feel empty.... Please know many many people have you in their hearts tonight... Lean on that grace.... Let it surround you as you hold your dear one close for the time she has left.... We are holding you too..... Praying in Louisiana.

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  46. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Praying fervently for your family.

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  47. KristiDecember 15, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Prayers for Courtney and all of you.

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  48. Jess @ Mae, Mama, Mommy, MomDecember 16, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    My prayers are with you all

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  49. Gwen HernandezDecember 16, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Mary: My heart aches for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

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  50. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I am offering up prayers and sacrificesvery day for Courtney, here in italy. <3 God bless you all.

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  51. Born4TravelDecember 16, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Praying with all my heart.

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  52. Rachel KeenanDecember 16, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Mary, your family is in my prayers.

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  53. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Praying hard for all of you! May God's loving embrace surround you.

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  54. MitziDecember 16, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    We are praying for all of you.

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  55. Lucy CaseyDecember 16, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    I'm so glad I found your story when I did. I've been praying for you all and will not stop. Courtney is so very beautiful and I have been so grateful to read her story.

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  56. LilyDecember 16, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Praying for all of you during this impossible time, praying for strength and peace for all!

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  57. RosemaryDecember 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Prayers for you and your beautiful girl. God bless you.

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  58. JosieDecember 16, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Courtney and your family. God Bless you all.

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  59. AnonymousDecember 16, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Be assured of my prayers

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  60. cynthiasolcDecember 16, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Keep your heart on knowning that Miss Courtney is ALWAYS in God's loving hands.

    Many prayers being offered for your family.
    God Bless!

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  61. Melle@featheredruffles.comDecember 16, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Oh Mary. No words, honey. Just love and prayers being poured out over you.

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  62. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I will be offering a rosary and a devotion of the Divine Mercy tonight for your daughter and your entire family! God bless you always and may he strengthen you all especially at this very difficult moment♡♡♡

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  63. LauraDecember 16, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    We are praying!!

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  64. AnonymousDecember 17, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    In my thoughts and prayers. Checking your blog frequently the past couple of days. It feels somehow like holding your hand. I hope you sense that from all of us.

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  65. Lisa StueckenDecember 18, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Mary, your family is in our hearts and prayers. Every picture of you and Courtney portrays a mother's deep love and Courtney's contentment in knowing that love.

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