Keller, TX ~ August 7th, 2010
The "eight of us" together w/ our NEW babies after our losses...
Deeper Still ~ June 28th, 2008
The "eight of us" w/ Beth Moore (w/ empty arms)...
Eva & Her Guardian Angel
Vinnie & Chrissy
Mya & Dominic
Eva Janette
Newborn Hospital Picture taken 3/21/08
Dante Vincent
2/27/09
Deluca James
10/11/11
About Me
- Chrissy
- Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Blessed mom of 7 ❤️ Dmitri 6.2015, Divino 9.2013, Deluca 10.2011, Dante 2.2009, Eva 3.17.08 (on 3.23.08 @ 2:57 AM ~ Eva went from my chest to the arms of Jesus), Mya 7.2000 & Dominic 5.1996. Eva, the 5th member of our family, was a true blessing from God for 5 days, 18 hrs and 10 minutes. At 13 wks of pregnancy, she was diagnosed with full Trisomy 18. And need I not forget Vinnie, father of 4 of my children, my best friend of 18 yrs, and my ROCK throughout it all. He has been nothing but supportive throughout the entire storm. I couldn't imagine going through this w/ anyone but him. Eva has changed our lives forever. I praise God for Eva and am thankful and grateful for every second we shared w/ her. I will cherish those memories forever. Until we meet again Eva. Mommy loves you! While in Atlanta, 6.27.08, surrounded by my "blog girls", is when I found out that we were expecting Dante. Our due date was 3.6.09, 11 short days before Eva's 1st birthday. My prayers after saying good-bye to Eva were more like begging God for new life. Then, I was still begging God…for a perfect, healthy baby that would get to come home and outlive me. I hope to never bury one of my children EVER again.
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I wanted to tell you how closely Ive kept
The memories of you in my heart
And all of the lifetimes that we've had to share
Live even though we're apart
But don't cry for me
'Cause I'm finally free
To run with the angels
On streets made of gold
To listen to stories of saints new and old
To worship our Maker
That's where I'll be
When you finally find me
Now don't you be weary cause waiting for you
Are wonders that you've never known
Just hold on to Jesus, reach out for His hands
And one day they'll welcome you home
And that's when you'll be
Finally Free
Finally Free
I wish you were here
And all of the dreams that you treasure
Will soon come together
And that's when your sorrow will find tomorrow
And you will rise again
I wish you were here
~mark harris lyrics
Thinking of your family during this time.
Did Jesus really live again?
Yes, when the third day came,
He wakened and he left the tomb;
He called Mary's name.
Did Jesus come to those he loved?
Yes, people touched his feet,
And of the fish and honeycomb He did truly eat.
And there were nail-prints in his hands.
And a spear wound in his side.
Did Jesus really live again after he had died?
Oh yes!
And so shall I!
-lyrics, Mabel Jones Gabbott,1910
The words of this song have been with me for the last couple of days and the first thing I thought about this morning was Eva... I think I knew before I hit the link. May our Heavenly Father send comfort and peace to your family in your hour of need.
-families are forever-
with love, Sheila in NV
This is such a wonderful tribute! And how very true baby Eva's name is... life. LIFE!
ETERNAL LIFE!!
Love you friend.
Beautiful!
I am thinking of you and knowing Eva had a wonderful homecoming on this perfect Easter day.
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
She had a short life, but has made such an impact, and you my friend are an inspiration with your faith.
Chrissy,
We have been gone most of the day and just came in a short while ago and came to the computer to check on Eva and found that she is now in the arms of Jesus! I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl but know that has lots of friends to play with until we are reunited with our precious babies!
I am SO thankful you were given 5 incredible days and that you, Vinnie, Dominic and Mya were able to hold, love and bond with Eva - these will be the memories you hold on to.
I will be praying for your family as you remember Eva's life on Tuesday and will also be praying for you in the days ahead. Please know that I'm here if you ever need to talk.
Love, Yvette Hostetter
www.tristanasher.blogspot.com
I'm sorry that you had to go throug the pain of losing Eva, but I pray that you have peace in your heart. She is with Jesus now!
Continuing to keep your family in prayer! And the pictures are beautiful.
Jessi from Ohio.
Chrissy:
This is a beautiful collague/tribute of Eva's life...
Praying for you...
Call or email if you want...
Love ya sis,
Dawn
dawnaweichler@msn.com
I've been gone all day but couldn't go to bed until I checked on little princess Eva. You and your beautiful family are in my thoughts and never ceasing prayers tonight. I am so thankful you were able to go home as a family on Easter Sunday! What a blessing that was....and now she is with our Lord and Savior! Will be thinkin go you all and like always.... praying for your family.
God Bless,
Meredith
May you be surrounded with God's grace, strength, love and peace today and always! Please know that I am praying for you! What a precious gift your miracle Eva was and is! What an AWESOME thought knowing that she gets to be with Jesus on this day and forever more! Where there is no suffering and more love than anywhere! I pray that this gives you peace today! God Bless You! Thankyou for sharing your's and Eva's story! What a blessing you have been!
LOVE the picture collage. Prayers for you in the coming days. Heather
I have such mixed emotions ... so happy that you had that precious time with Eva, so happy that she is now healed and safe with our Lord, yet sad for your loss of her physical body here.
Praying for you, Vinnie, Dominic & Mya ...
i will be praying for your family....your strength is soo amazing....i am glad you are able to be happy she has no more pain....though i know you will miss her very much......keep trusting Him.
moriah freeman
i will be praying for your family....your strength is soo amazing....i am glad you are able to be happy she has no more pain....though i know you will miss her very much......keep trusting Him.
moriah freeman
I just came across your blog today via the Sams blog and am so sorry to hear about your loss. When I saw your collage, I just had to write because my brother-in-law drew the painting of the fetus in God's hands. We had a copy of it that we posted on our little guy's NICU bed for the 9 weeks he spent on the earth with us. It was such a precious reminder that God was holding him in His hands and that He was in control. I know the grief and pain of loss, and that picture continues to remind me that He holds my life in His care as well. May you be blessed with incredible peace, comfort that only He can give, and strength for tomorrow. Jesus is the only one who can make sense of the pain and He is faithful.
My heart breaks for your family, yet I cannot help but smile and think what a blessing when I see all of these pricesless pictures of all of you together.
May God hold your baby girl close, and all of you!
Kim
I am so sorry to read of your loss. I will continue to hold your family up in prayer. Though I cannot imagine how hard it is for you right now, I am sure it brings some comfort to know that if she wasn't able to spend Easter with you, who better to spend it with than Him! She is healed and in His loving arms!
((hugs))
Kelly in MI
Hi Chrissy,
I am thinking about you on this Monday morning and praying for you sweet friend. I wish I could be there for Eva's memorial but live too far away. I will be with you in spirit, praying for the day to be blessed. Eva has sure blessed my life and faith and will continue to do so.
I love you Chrissy and wish I could just give you a huge Love Hug for your broken heart, Vinnie, Mya and Dominic's too. Eva is so loved.
Prayers and Love, Laurie in Ca.
My prayers and love go out to you and your family. May God continue to protect you and your family and give you comfort and strength. Praise the Lord that you were able to be with your sweet little Eva and make many memories.
In His Grip,
Victoria
Valley Forge, PA
Chrissy,
Praying for you, Vinnie, Mya, and Dominic at this time. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Eva is truly an angel...a very beautiful one I might add!!
Although I only know of you through this blog, I've prayed for you many times in the recent weeks. ((hugs))
Praying for you today Chrissy, as you celebrate Eva's precious life that has impacted so many so far, and she has just begun. Asking God to hold you closer than ever before through this whole day and night. May He carry you and your family through with His peace that we don't even understand. I love you guys and my heart is heavy for yours.
Love you, Laurie in Ca.
Chrissy,
I am thinking of you and praying for you today as you celebrate your beautiful Eva. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Kim
Hi Chrissy,
Thinking about you this Wednesday morning and praying for the service today. Such a busy time for you right now and I am praying that after today is ended, you can rest and catch your breath. I am praying you through sweet friend. May He continue to hold you up in His loving hands. Miss Eva's footprints are on my heart.
Love and Hugs, Laurie in Ca.
Thinking of you now and stopping to pray for your strength and God's peace at this difficult time.
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
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