It was hard to watch, and tissues were required, but thanks for posting. For those who wanted to be there and couldn't, I'm sure appreciate it. God bless you all.

Very very tearful God bless you all.

Dearest Richard and dearest Lael - I would have loved to have been there with you. I'm so thankful that so many other family and so many wonderful friends were there. Can't really express what I feel - except a tremendous ache. I know that God has had His hand from the beginning in this whole journey. Watching you both on the video... you are indeed my present day Bible heroes!!
May God continue to hold you up and give you strength and my He comfort you and the children in the days ahead.
Much love your sister Rachel

Wish I could have been there but I was and still am with you in prayer. Thank you for sharing the video. It reminded me of how much I love and apprecaite every one of my family in the Lord both here and the ones who've gone on. Just a little while longer and we'll all be together again. For now we bid Anna "Lahitraoot", we'll "See you later" sweetie! God bless you and your little ones. Much love, Shelley

I believe the 'may be' needs to be changed to 'are definately' or 'highly recommended'. :-)
Bro. Richard and Sis Lael, Anna was SOOOOO beautiful. I love her hair, the color of dress; it just made her look so much older.
I have only seen the pictures but will get to the video next week as it's too late tonight and YES! I will have a whole box of tissues beside me. Not sure that will be enough. My heart breaks for you but rejoices that she's running the hills of glory and as times are getting harder for us, it's making us realize how much closer we are in joining her.
I so loved the choices of songs you had on her slideshow; now that's when I cried like a baby.
May God bless you and every one of you and give you strength at this time. We love you! Bro. Danny & Sis. Michelle Stemen

What a beautiful, beautiful child. No words - just prayers. I'll miss you all. E

Very nice. The video was beautiful and the pictures are nice. She looks som much older! I have not had a chance to watch the funeral, maybe later. Thank you so much for sharing and letting those of us who couldn't be there feel a part. Have a blessed day.

that is so sad to see such a little girl so young die.

Its amazing to know that my heart continues to beat - when it really feels broken that Anna has left. I look at my daughter who is 3 and I don't know how you all were able to make it through what you have. You all are a strong wonderful family and I feel as if Anna served such a great purpose here that it was just her time to go. I keep telling myself that so I won't keep crying.
You all are an inspiration and Anna was a miracle.
My prayers and all my wishes

Whitney

I have lost 3 beloved family members since August, A brother, a friend-beloved companion, and my dearly beloved mother 3 days before christmas. I could not watch the video.

Condolences to you and yours in your time of loss...

Sandra

I am new to thoughts and have yet to read your story, but I'm so sorry for your loss. There really are no words. As the mother of a 5 YO, I cannot imagine. Blessings to you and your family.

god bless your heart...... keep more innocent children from dying... fight against abortions!!!!

All of the blogs you wrote about Anna showed all who read what big of a heart you have. You will see her again when that time comes. For now just live, laugh, love, hope, and, have faith.

I found very difficult to view your pictures.
Such a beautiful child, taken so young.
I can only hope her picture will always remind you of just how special she was too you and hope with that you can have a inner peace.
Very best wishes....templar

I stumbled upon this website my mistake but I was so touched by this blog that even though I don't even know the parents or the family, I thought their daughter was so beautiful and wanted to stop and say how sorry I am for your loss and I hope that one day, your pain will be eased by the memories of your sweet little angel who I assure you is still with you in spirit. God bless you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss ... as a child who grew up with heart defects ... I'm sad to say that Anna isn't the first child that I've known who was just an Angel in waiting to return to Heaven ... but I do know that every child who leaves so early ... is special and has the ability to change the hearts of so many people ... and in that I find the blessing of Anna's story ... you never know who has been saved because of your blog ... you never know who has hugged their child tighter because of your loss ... and you never know how many people Anna touched ... now I do want to say I'm so sorry that Anna and your family are and were dealt this burden ... I'm now 26 and have lived way longer than expected and I know it gets rough sometimes to be a "lesson" when all you wanted to do was just love ... but I pray that the Lord gives you strength in this time ... and that Anna's spirit flies around you when you need her ... and that you know her story has made her someone who will truly never be forgotten ...

God Bless you and I'm so Sorry ...

There is a reason why there is no term for a parent who loses a child ... because no words can express how you must feel ... and for that my heart breaks for you ...

I hope you and your family know you are in my prayers!!

I keep telling myself that so I won't keep crying.