We have decided to hold a funeral service for Ethan the Brave. It will be Thursday, August 27th @ 10am. There will be a viewing beginning at 9am. It will be located at 7752 E. McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207. It is located on McDowell Rd, approximately 1 mile east of Power Rd.
Thank you so much for sharing his journey with us. We have read and re-read all of your kind comments. They make us feel so appreciative to know our son has touched the lives of many.
*We will be setting up a fund tomorrow in Ethan's name for those of you who have asked to be able to donate for Ethan, and the fight of congenital heart disease, in lieu of flowers.
24 comments:
I plan to be there for you and for Ethan. Thanks for letting us know.
With utter sorrow,
Melodie
We'll be there with you in spirit, and will be holding you close in our hearts as you bid farewell to Ethan... but only for the time being.
With much love,
Alison X
I'm so so sad for you and your family. You have been an amazing strength through this entire experience and will be blessed immensely but I know right now you must only want your baby back. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will be there.. although I wish I was meeting you face to face for a different reason. I'm sure I will be a bawling mess as well. I continue to pray for your entire family.
Hugs.
I will definitely be there. Thank you for allowing me to be part of Ethan's life. I realize I didn't get to know him as well as so many other of your friends but he was so special to our family. He is such a blessing and has touched so many of us with his journey. I'm sad beyond words for your loss but hope that you have been able to feel the comfort of knowing His plan and where Ethan is now and how happy the eternities will be for your family.
With love, support, hugs & prayers-
Lindsay & family
I had a bulletin put up at work so all of Ethan's girlfriends can be there. Miss you guys already. Sending hugs your way.
Heidi, I will be there. I wouldn't miss it. I hope it's okay, but I'm going to bring Kate with me. Love you.
I don't know what to say. I am out of town and out of touch, but I got your email that you got the blanket. That you put it on his bed and forgot to take a picture. I don't know if you ever got the picture, but I'm sooo grateful that you had the blanket, that his smell is now on it and you can hold on to it forever.
Heidi and Greg,
I am absolutely heartbroken and can not begin to express my sympathy. I loved Ethan and he will always hold a special place in my heart, as will your entire family. I am honored to have met you all and to have had the pleasure of taking care of Ethan, I will miss him terribly. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers, please let me know if I can do anything.
Love, Jamie
I'm so very sorry about baby Ethan i am very sad of what has happend and i feel deep in side that he is with everyone in heaven he is now right beside his mommy and daddy and are with the angels! I am Sorry For Your Loss.
Dear Heidi and Greg,
Our hearts are broken...we are so saddened to hear of the passing of your sweet Ethan. We are thinking and praying for you all. How great will your joy be one day when you see your beautiful Ethan again? We know that Heavenly Father has a plan for everyone, especial Ethan! Ethan had a super special calling waiting for him back home, something only Ethan can do. We know that the peace and hope that the gospel brings will strengthen you and carry you through this difficult time. We hope you find strengthen in knowing that your family is forever and you will see Ethan again. We are so grateful that you showed Ethan with the blogging world. Your courage and strength is an example to many. Thank you for sharing Ethan; he was an example to many also! So beautiful both body and spirit…Take Care!
“The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again.”
Joseph Smith Jr., Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith (1976), 196–97.
With Love,
Kyle and Mary Saunders
Heidi-
I am so sorry for all you have been through. I wish I could have met your beautiful son. Brett and I are praying for you and your family.
Ethan has touched the hearts of many... our hearts are broken for you but take comfort in knowing that families ARE forever and that you will be together again SOON :)
Many hugs and prayers.
Amber Schmidt
Heidi, We've been following Ethan's story since he was born through the Anderson's blog. Our warmest regards and sympathy to your family at this time. Many hugs.
-Jennie Nichols (one of the Player twins)
Heidi - I found your blog through my cousin Avery's (Bela's mom). I am so sorry. I wanted to give you a hug when I saw you driving this morning. You have been in our prayers! Beth (Woffinden) Tilghman
Dear Greg and Heidi,
Our hearts go out to you. I was tracking Ethan regularly along with a number of Rudy's heart buddies and took courage and hope from your example. Ethan's life was far too short and his passing is a heartbreak, but in the midst of it I am grateful that he knew very clearly what love and commitment was thanks to his parents.
Peace and comfort to you,
Rolf and Trish
Santa Barbara, CA
I am so sad to hear about your beautiful little baby. We are praying for you and your family to be comforted at this time.
Julie (Frandsen) Smith
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet little Ethan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time! Please take care!
Love,
JoLynn Ellsworth
I will definetely be there with you.... and for you! Love you guys :)
I have been keeping up with your blog and was so sad to hear about Ethan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Lynsey (Woolf) Evans
May the Lord give you strength to face the days ahead as you cherish each beautiful glorious day spent with Ethan. Andrea and I speak of our heart babies daily and follow their challenges and delights. I think when one of us becomes a "heart Gramma" we take in more little grandchildren than our own little biological wonders. Owen's love has led us to feel true love and compassion for other heart families as well. We will never forget Ethan and his journey even as we continue our own unknown steps to come. Love to your sweet family. Vicki Owen's Gramma
HI SKIDMORES,
I Just wanted to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you.
Karen Cutchen
Praying for you and your family today. I will miss all the sweet photos of your little man. He is such a cutie pie.
Skidmore Family~
We are just heartbroken for you. No mere words can express to you the sympathy we feel. We just are grateful for the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ and for the Plan of Happiness! We are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers. What a beautiful baby and his gorgeous blue eyes!
With Love,
Chris, Stacy and Haydyn Hoerchler
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