This morning Magdalena left this world to be with Jesus. There really isn't too much else I can say but to please pray for Julie and Noah. For now, they do not want any calls, emails or visits. I will you keep you updated on the arrangements.
I get the question, "Are you going to have any more kids?" asked often. Since finding out Magdalena's diagnosis it was always a tough question to answer. We had always envisioned ourselves with multiple children, but there was always the lingering thought of having to endure this difficult situation again. Although it is less than a one percent chance that we would have another child with T18, the percentage still exists. When pregnant, I said multiple times that I couldn't do this again and my mom constantly reminded me that it is not always that difficult. Being pregnant was physically uncomfortable, but I was referring to the constant emotional exhaustion. As Magdalena continued to do well, Noah and I weren't sure when to begin thinking about other children. Noah and I discussed that I would work really hard at losing my weight, but I was willing to be five pounds more than what I was originally. People poked fun at my not eating Magdalena's birthday cakes...
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy heart sank as i read this. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. My heart sank to as I read this.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have been an avid reader of this site for a couple of months, and have grown to love the updates about Magdalena. What a blessing she has been to so many. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry. I had to blink and read this twice because I couldn't believe that Magdalena was gone. I thought she would beat all odds!!
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I grew to love Magdalena from reading about her. My heart hurts for you as you say good bye to your precious baby. She was an inspiration to a lot of people. As were you here parents.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are all in our prayers this morning. We rejoice at the short life that God gave to Magdalena and at how he used her to touch the lives of so many people. We will pray that He will continue to strengthen and comfort you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLeah
We are praying. We love you all.
ReplyDeleteI have followed your story for quite some time and have never left a comment. My heart aches for you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeletePraying for you in ND.
Oh my. I have been following this site for quite a time now. Didn't post comments very often but wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace Sweet Little Magdelena Grace!!
what a beautiful life she had. praise God for the time you had with her, though it was too short. you will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Praying without ceasing and praying that you feel God's arms around you during this time.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you! May the God of comfort grant you peace! What a blessing Magdalena was to so many people!
ReplyDeleteKendall
I am soo sorry! I pray that God will comfort you in a way that only He can! I will be praying or you and your families!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious, sweet angel she was!
Praying for your family during this time. I have followed Magdalena's story and was so proud of her "beating the odds". She is now with her Savior.
ReplyDeleteI'm stunned and deeply saddened to hear this news. Much love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad. Lord, thank you for her life and thank you for Noah and Julie. Please give them strength and hold them close.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys...we are praying, grieving.
ReplyDeleteRuss, Rachel and the girls
My heart just broke reading this...I have been following Magdalena since she was in her mommy's tummy and am SO sorry to hear this news!!
ReplyDeleteJulie and Noah, even though you don't know me in person, please know that you are in my prayers and your sweet baby Magdalena has touched so many lives!!!
I read this blog everyday and was heartbroken when I read todays entry. I am so sorry for your loss. My family will pray for yall in the upcoming days.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss...your very tiny daughter left a large imprint in many lives.
ReplyDeletePrayers of comfort and peace...
So so sorry for your loss of your beautiful baby girl. Will be praying for comfort and God's peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift Magdalena was to us ALL! We are praying. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.
ReplyDeletePraying for you now and in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteLeigh
I will be praying for your family, I've been following your story and loving to hear of Magdalena's adventures. What a full life she had! I just know that she made it through the holidays so that you'd always remember this special Christmas. I will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking with you both and your family. I am so sorry. She was an amazing little girl loved by so many through this wonderful blog. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and give you peace in knowing that she is with Him now and her life was spent touching so many.
ReplyDeleteI'm am so very sorry for your loss. I have grown to love Magdalena through your updates and prayed right with you all for as many days as possible. Please know you remain in my prayers in these very difficult days. I am so very sad for you today.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Magdalena was so beautiful. A perfect miracle. I too was starting to think that she would beat the T18 odds. You will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteChristy and Liam
Noah and Julie,
ReplyDeletePlease know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to your sweet Magdalena. She has touched so many lives, including mine. I am so glad that you got to make so many sweet memories with her. She defied so many odds to be able to do God's work. Bless you both for being the perfect parents for her and giving her a lifetime of love.
I am praying for you both. Your faith in the Lord has inspired my whole family. I was deeply impacted by your story and the story of your wonderful angel. Her tiny footprints have left such an imprint on so many souls.
ReplyDelete"Every good and perfect gift comes from above" James 1:17
ReplyDeleteGod has taken your little angel and will protect her and love her until you both meet her again. God Bless. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet Magdalena, how you will miss her! Praise to the Lord for all the time you did have with her.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Kathleen
So sorry guys. Tony and I will pray for you, and keep praying in the days ahead. Remain faithful. Magdalena was a reminder of God's goodness for all of us to see. Our Love, Kristin and Tony.
ReplyDeleteI've read since since the beginning but never commented. I just want to tell you that you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry to hear this news. I know the pain that you guys are going through and it is so hard, but keep up your faith in God and stay strong. I am praying so hard for you guys right now...I pray that God give you the peace and strength for the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love!
Bethany Boone McNease
Oh...I am so sad for all of you. Please know you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Julie and Noah! Atleast now she is with Jesus and their is no more pain or discomfort!! You will see her again and she will be so radiant. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. I am praying praying praying!!!
ReplyDeleteSonia
Oh this breaks my heart to read this this morning. I am so sorry, oh my God so sorry. I will be praying for you Julie and Noah, asking the Lord to lift you up and hold you tight.
ReplyDeleteLove, Laurie in Ca.
Dear Julie and Noah,
ReplyDeleteI am so very, very sorry. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love and prayers,
Janice
My heart is hurting for you, Noah and Julie, but is overflowing with happiness that Magdalena is sitting with Jesus this morning! Praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh I am having a hard time believing this....it's so hard.
Magdalena was such a fighter!
Her life continues to inspire and teach others.
"We remember, We celebrate, We beleive"
I also am so sorry for your loss. You are and will continue to be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. I have read this blog from her birth and have fallen in love with the your sweet baby. Each day, I checked in to see what wonderful things you would write about her. What a wonderful blessing you have been to share your love for Magdalena with us. She was truly a special blessing to so many.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are in my prayers.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Magdalena has been a blessing to so many. My family is praying for you.
ReplyDelete-Cathy Paulson- Florence, AZ
Oh dear. You are in our prayers. May God bless you and your entire family.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't posted before because I didn't really know what to say (and I haven't seen you since college), but I've been reading your blog every day. Your strength has amazed me and you and your family have constantly been in my prayers. I will continue to pray for you to have peace and comfort in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Shelly G.
I am so sorry to hear this. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give your family the strength to get though this time.
ReplyDeleteI just found out this horrible news. I am so sorry for your loss. Bethany and I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to let me know. God will sustain you!
ReplyDeleteIn His Grace,
Shea Mc
Noah and Julie,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is broken, and yet I know it pales in comparison to your pain. Magdalena touched my heart every time I read your blog. My husband knew her, my daughter knew her, and my extended family knew her. You have all touched our lives in a way that words can never express. As I weep this morning, I am on my knees praying for you. Praying for a peace that only God can provide. A peace that goes beyond our comprehension. I am extremely sorry for your loss. We will all miss that sweet little face!
much love,
Robyn Dickinson
I am so sorry for your great loss. I have been reading this blog since before Magdalena was born. I have fallen in love with her, I have tears streaming down my face I am so sorry she is gone and I will be lifting you up in prayers. I pray that you will feel God's presence during this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for your family. Magdalena's story and your sweet faith were such an inspiration to me and obviously had a tremendous impact on many lives throughout the world. My heart is breaking and crying for you all, but I am rejoicing that Magdalena is perfectly healthy and praising Jesus right now. I am praying for you all in this difficult time. Thank you so much for sharing this story with all of us.
ReplyDeleteMissy
Magdalena was such a blessing to me. I've followed the blog even before she was born. The faith that your family showed, helped strengthen my own faith. May God comfort you in a way that only He can. Praying for you and your family in NC.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry. We love you and are grieving with you. We are praying for grace and comfort
ReplyDeleteI know there is nothing I can say right now that would bring comfort to you... Just know that Justin and I are weeping with you and are praying for the Lord to give you peace right now... We love you both so very much and want to be there in any way, shape, or form. Just say the word and we are there...
ReplyDeleteChrist's Love, Estrada's
Praying for you all. So sorry for your deep loss.
ReplyDeleteOh how I am praying for you and your family today. What a treasure she is!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLifting you before The Throne and in the presence of Him who Created Magdalena Grace Roberts just for you!!!
The Blas Pascal family is grieving your loss. We are sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie and Noah, I am so so sorry! My heart is breaking for you! I can't even imagine how much you ache for Magdalena. My hope is that you feel God's comfort.
ReplyDeleteTonia
I have been reading your story for months now and have never left a comment. I am inspired by your faith more then you will ever know. I am praying for you and will continue to pray for you during the loss of sweet Magdalena Grace. During this difficult time I pray that you can find peace knowing that she is now with her loving savior.
ReplyDeleteFaithfully praying for you and your family in West Virginia
Sending prayers for peace and comfort. I have loved reading about Magdalena's journey. My heart is just breaking for you!
ReplyDeleteJulie and Noah, we love you, and we are praying. God bless you and comfort you and strengthen you.
ReplyDeleteI have no words. May the Lord be with you and strenghthen you during this very difficult time.
ReplyDeletePrayers always. C
My heart hurts with you dear sister and brother.
ReplyDeleteWe are members at First Pres Augusta and have checked your blog daily and have fallen in love with your sweet Magdalena. My heart hurts with you as I can only imagine how much you will miss having her here with you. But I am rejoicing with you in the precious time He did give you to have with her and the sweet memories you will.
Know that we are praying.
May the God of all hope grant you peace as you trust Him!
so many of us love you and love sweet Magdalena!
She has brought glory to the Lord so often in her little life!
-Chrystal Senter
You don't know me but I have been following your beautiful little girls story through your blog. My heart broke for you both as I read this last post about Magdalena's passing this morning. You are amazing parents and she will always feel your love.
ReplyDeleteJulie, Noah and family...
ReplyDeleteMay you draw strength and comfort as your Heavenly Father pulls you into His loving arms that welcomed your well-loved angel home.
I am praying for you all.
Becky DeWett
Kyiv, Ukraine
Praying for your family. My heart sank when I saw this. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo sorry for your loss, i loved reading updates on Magdalena..God Bless!!!
ReplyDeleteI do not know what to say. I'm sorry does not adequately express my sympathies, to Noah and Julie. Thank you for sharing Magdalena with me, a lowly stranger. I never had the pleasure to meet you or your sweet angel. I will continue to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Prayers,
Lisa
Like many of your readers, I too have come to love those big blue eyes of Magdalena's and everyday looked forward to reading another one of your stories about her courageous journey! My heart is heavy and I pray that you find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord and renewed again in him!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be in my prayers!
My heart and my world have been touched as I followed your story. I will pray that you and your family find peace and comfort. I am so very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI know you are heart broken, and can only imagine the pain you are going through. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDelete"I praise him for when the time comes for Magdalena when he heals Magdalena. She will no longer have clubbed feet, clenched fists, or a confused mind. I can see her running to Jesus, knowing exactly who He is, and wrap her arms around Him. It is a beautiful picture that allows me to let go of my selfish thoughts and know that the life given to her is better than one I could ever imagine."
I was directed to your site a few months ago by mutual friends of ours in the States and became addicted to Magdalena's story. Although we have never met, I have been reading your blog - including all the back dated entries - and laughed and cried along with you.
ReplyDeleteHer sweet nature and your unending love for her has reached across the ocean and touched my heart.
I wanted to write for the first time to let you know what an inspiration your family has been to me.
Oh Julie and Noah!
ReplyDeleteI am heartbroken and cannot even imagine how you must feel. Your precious Magdalena was so loved and so blessed to have you two for her parents.
I celebrate her all too short life with you and so mourn her passing. She was truly such a blessing and I cannot thank you both enough for sharing her with all of us.
I pray that God holds you close in the palm of His hand and comforts you with His peace that passes all understanding until you are reunited with your amazing little girl. I pray you receive much comfort knowing she is perfectly safe in the arms of our Savior. Something we cannot do for our children here on earth. I pray you feel all of our prayers and love. You two are awesome.
Love,
Kathy
Noah and Julie, I am so sorry. Praying for you and thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI am in shock to read the news and my heart is sad. What an amazing life little Magdalena had. She knew nothing but love and now she is experiencing the most amazing love of all and a perfect and whole body. May God give peace and heal your pain and aching hearts as her parents. I can't imagine what you are going through.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not expect to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Magdelena was such a miracle and her blog family all grew to love this special little girl who inspired us all to be better individuals. Thank you for allowing us to love on your sweet baby girl!
ReplyDeletei am so sorry! i know you have wonderful memories of your beautiful little girl! you and your family will be in my prayers!
ReplyDeletealli
My heart is breaking for your family. Many, many prayers are with you. Your sweet Magdelena Grace touched my life without ever even knowing her.
ReplyDeleteDear precious Noah and Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou are so loved. I am deeply touched by your situation and will pray for you. You both are such special people and the Lord has used you and Magdalena to bless so many lives and it will not stop...I will pray that you would be comforted with the comfort that only the Lord can give in these times. You are precious.
When I saw Lori's status on facebook, my heart sank. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I will be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteOh No!!! No No No No No!!! I am so terribly sorry! This was not what I was expecting at all today! Magdalena has been such a fighter, defying all the odds that I expected her to of course overcome her cough and stay with her loving family.
ReplyDeleteI am SO terribly sorry. My heart aches for your loss.
I am so sorry. You both are on my heart and in my prayers.
ReplyDelete"How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure. That He should give his only Son and make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away, the wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory."
ReplyDeletePraying for you all from
Augusta, Georgia (1st Pres.) There is no better place Magdalena would rather be, in her Father's loving arms. Can't wait to meet her one day. Love, Kevin/Tara Figgins
I just found this poem and thought you should read it...
ReplyDeleteWHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME....
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me:
~~~
I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say
~~~
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too:
~~~
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.
~~~
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
~~~
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
~~~
He said, "This is eternity.
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew."
~~~
"I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
~~~
"So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
~~~
Author Unknown
Julie and Noah,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for your entire family. Magadlena has made such an impact on us all. Our lives will never be the same because we have all been blessed with her strength and will. I love you guys so much and will be praying for you all.
Praying for peace that passes all understanding to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news. I've been reading your blog for several months and haven't posted a whole lot although I check in several times a day. I'm so glad that you were able to have her as long as you did and that she had such a special life. She was and is so loved by so many people. God bless you all, you will continue to be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your sweet baby with us. Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteSpeechless and my heart aches. Praying for your family and for your hearts and aching arms.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad after reading this news. We will be praying for you. Know that Magdalena touched many lives-she is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm incredibly sorry for your loss. I've been an avid reader for a while and was so hopeful for all of you. It's so obvious from your blog how much of a blessing Magdalena has been in your lives and how much she's loved. We will keep you in our heart, thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for the peace that PASSES understanding to descend on you and comfort you... Love, Sallie West
ReplyDeleteCrying with you today. Hurting for you so much too.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Trish
Max's mom
Oh My heart just absolutly breaks for you. I am praying for you all.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you all.....thank you for sharing your precious girl.
ReplyDeleteYou will be in our prayers. I know Noah from college. Many years ago I would have never guessed that the Lord would have had this path for him. But God surprises us sometimes, doesn't he? My family will pray for yours.
ReplyDeleteI think my heart stopped when I read this. I have never posted before but I read about sweet Magdalena everyday. Julie, Noah and family youu are in my prayers. Fly to Jesus sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I used to work with Robyn Dickson who was next door to you when Magdalena was born. As your precious Magdalena slipped into Jesus' arms today, she was greeted by my precious son Nelson, who would have celebrated his 5th birthday today. Tomorrow will be 4 years ago that we lost him to CHD's. I truly know first hand the pain and emptiness you feel and it neve goes away - it just seems to get a little easier with each passing year. You remain in my prayers for strength and comfort. May the Lord continue to hold you in his arms!
ReplyDeleteJulie Crump
Forever Mommy to Nelson and Charlie
www.caringbridge.org/ms/nelsoncrump
thecrumpconnection.blogspot.com
Dear Noah and Julie,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you. Magdalena may have been small but her heart was obviously enormous. In such a short time on this earth she touched so many hearts. May God hold Magdalena in the palm of his hand and carry you both through this difficult time.
Melinda's Mom
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Magdalena was an inspiration to all of us. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love you guys and you know I know and understand. I am broken for you.
ReplyDeleteLoving you guys,
Karen
I heard about your story through a different blog. Im so sorry for your loss. I cant even imagine the grief. I will pray for your family.
ReplyDeletei have followed you blog for months and have been so touched by your entries reflecting courage, trust and love for the lord and your sweet baby girl. thank for your willingness to share your lives with us. you are in my prayers daily. love, christina wright (wife of ben's cousin, jason cochran)
ReplyDeleteOh baby girl, how this world will miss you! You made my heart warmer and made my smile bigger. Dance in Heaven sweetheart! We will be praying for you, for mommy, for daddy, and for everyone that loves you. Peace little Magdalena.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about your precious daughter from another blog. I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. I pray for comfort for you and that you feel held up by our Lord.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteI have followed your story for a while now, and continue to stand in awe of the great things God has done in this world through his tiny servant, Magdalena Grace.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home, Good and Faithful Servant, welcome home!
You are loved, you are missed, you will never be forgotten.
Julie and Noah, I am praying for you & your family.
With love,
Beth,
Mommy of 2,
Michigan
Julie and Noah, My heart is breaking for you. Prayers are in my heart for you and your family at this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteDawn Chandler
NILMDTS Parent Coordinator
Memphis, TN
Remembering Your Baby
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful life is gone, may peace be with you in beautiful memories.
ReplyDeleteI was just in shock when I read your post. I have no words other than My prayers are with you and Lean on the Lord. I am praying!!
ReplyDeleteI have been following Magdalena and your family since before her birth. I have prayed for your family often. I was shocked this morning when I read this post. All of you have been an encouragement to me. Please know our family weeps with you over your loss. I pray the comfort and love of Jesus wraps around you and holds you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteJulie and Noah,
ReplyDeleteI have never posted before, but I would check your blog everyday and check on sweet Magdalena. I was shocked at the news today. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through one of the hardest things to ever go through. Your strong faith in God is amazing!!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Magdalena. I have followed your blog for awhile and was hoping she would be able to beat the odds. Though I am sad she is gone, I am looking forward to the day when I will meet her in heaven. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for the last couple of months and even though I do not know you personally, I loved to see pictures and updates of your sweet little angel. When I went to check your blog today, I was shocked and immediately started crying. I am sorry for your loss and I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. Just know that so many people around the world have been touched by you and your daughter and we all are praying for you and your family at this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, I posted earlier but I think it got lost. I cried in diselief this morning. I am still in shock. Praising God for the blessing of time that he gave you but mourning of passing of a tiny angel.
ReplyDeleteThe March of Dimes was so fortunate to have Magdalena as their spokes-baby. We in blogworld for blessed beyond measure to be given a peek into her magical world. I have left a small tribute on my site for her and another angel baby who also flew to Jesus.
My you feel God's loving arms around you as you mourn the loss of your sweet daughter.
I am so sorry, I posted earlier but I think it got lost. I cried in diselief this morning. I am still in shock. Praising God for the blessing of time that he gave you but mourning of passing of a tiny angel.
ReplyDeleteThe March of Dimes was so fortunate to have Magdalena as their spokes-baby. We in blogworld for blessed beyond measure to be given a peek into her magical world. I have left a small tribute on my site for her and another angel baby who also flew to Jesus.
My you feel God's loving arms around you as you mourn the loss of your sweet daughter.
oh my heart hurts right now for your family. i am so sorry. i will continue to pray and lift your family up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteNoah & Julie, I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I read your blog daily, and I am always so inspired by your strength and your faith. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMackenzie Ferguson
God gives special babies to special people. I believe He gave Magdalena
ReplyDeleteGrace to you because He knew how very much you would love her and that you would know that she was on this earth to bring glory to His name! May the God of all comfort be with you now as you give that precious little girl back to her Creator, the Lover of her (and your) soul!
Will be praying for your family!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I will be praying for you both.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you as you celebrate Magdalena's beautful, love filled life.
ReplyDeleteSome people spend 70 or 80 years trying to do something useful with their lives. Magdalena has touched more people and spread God's love more in a few months than I have in 32 years. She showed strength and determination with every breath she took, and reminded us all how precious every breath is. And today God has told her, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
ReplyDeleteJulie,
ReplyDeletei want you to know that i'm praying for you. i still remember our Bible studies years ago and what a mentor you were to me in the Lord. i pray that the Lord comforts you and gives you the grace that you need during this time.
I have followed you all on this blog for a long time and this is the first time I have commented. I pray that you will have peace in this difficult time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletePraying in Texas
Praying for you all...
ReplyDeleteI have followed your blog for a long time now and kept Magdalena in my prayers. I am deeply saddened for your loss. What a sweet little girl we were all blessed to know, even if only in the land of Blogger.
ReplyDeleteMany hugs and prayers. God Speed little love.
prayers for your family. she will be one missed little girl! thank you for sharing her with us...i have been blessed by her story.
ReplyDeletebest,
kelly
I am so sorry for your loss. I stumbled upon your blog through another one I follow. My children have the same birthday as your sweet, sweet baby, and it makes me physically ill to think about your pain today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you. I am so sorry for your loss but thankful for all the time you had with her. I know it will never be enough.
ReplyDeleteAs the parent of a beautiful son who had T18, I send prayers and a wish for comfort in the coming months ahead. God IS with you, as He always has been. He knew all of Magdalena before anyone else and He holds her still. May God grant His abundant peace to you Noah and Julie. She is your blessed daughter for always and forever. You shall meet again. Just keep putting one foot in front of another. God speed. POldham, Johnson City, TN
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry....thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to hear that your little angel passed away. I hope that God's love will bring you all the comfort that you need to help you through this very tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers! My heart is acking for you!
ReplyDeleteYou all are in our prayers, we are sorry for you loss, but know that Magdalena is home with her Lord.
ReplyDeleteCaroline Rose Smith
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jody and Katie Walker
I am so sorry. I was shocked to read the news. Please know I am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is sad. After all the reading I've done on T18 and saw how much Magdalena was thriving, I really thought everything would be just fine and she would beat the odds and maybe she didn't really have T18! It's funny how even so far removed we all have the same hopes and prayers as you probably did too. Magdalena had become part of my vocabulary! I loved seeing her beautiful face, sharing her inspiring story with my friends, and reading her updates. Thank you for sharing her with us. Thank you for opening our eyes to see so much more from this world. I hope the Lord's peace covers you as you find a way to cope.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! I've been following you all since before Magdalena was born! You and Noah are blessed! What a little angel! My thoughts are with you at this time and we'll be praying that you find strength in your time of sorrow!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Noah and Julie, for investing some of your precious time with Magdalena to keep up this blog. I know it has inspired and strengthened many people. Your transparency and honest emotions have surely touched thousands. Let the warm arms of Jesus surround you as you grieve for your sweet daughter.
ReplyDeletethere are so many praying for you, weeping with you, and rejoicing that she is with jesus. i love you and i am so sorry. laura
ReplyDeleteIt bring tears to my eyes to hear this news. It is the most difficult thing in life to survive, loosing a child. God, lends us these special angels for just a short time. They are his first and for most and we are just grateful for the time we have with them. You will forever be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteEdie
A friend of Cathy and Annabel's
Praying for you all and wanting you to know what an beautiful mark your precious Magdalena has left on my heart!
ReplyDeleteI pray that the tears will flow and that laughter and smiles will follow as you remember each moment of her sweet life.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying and grieving for you. Thank you for sharing Magdalena's life in your blog. She is a testament to God's sovereignty. We are deeply moved by her life.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how my heart aches for you, Julie. I have been so blessed by reading of your beautiful daughter's life over the past couple of weeks. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God shower you the true comfort that only His love can provide.
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor it was to know MAGDALENA GRACE ROBERTS. Welcome home sweet baby girl. Your Mommy and Daddy will be with you again someday.
ReplyDelete-Connie
I am so so so sorry for your loss..I have been following your blog and your sweet baby since the beginning..My heart just breaks for you. I have grown to love your baby via this blog.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you!
Linda from Texas.
I haven't left a comment before now, but I have been reading for a while. I was inspired and moved by your posts and enamored by your beautiful Magdelena. My heart breaks for you, when I saw the post it took my breath away. Praying for peace, praying for comfort. May God wrap His loving arms around you both.
ReplyDeleteWords are not enough.
I have been a follower of sweet Magdalena since the begining. I have prayed for you and was thankful after every post that I read, that you had so much time with your baby girl. I know that you can never be prepared for this moment. May you find comfort in the true blessing that your daughter has been to so many of us who have never even met her. The love of Christ flows thru each of you. Thank you for sharing your special gift, Magdalena, with us all. Her story and her blessings will live in our hearts forever.
ReplyDelete~Praying in Texas
my heart hurts for y'all. may you guys feel the Lord's presence now more than ever.
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry...
ReplyDeleteJulie and Noah,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. Sweet Magdalena touched so many lives. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Praying for you and your family.
Whitney Williams
Dear Julie and Noah,
ReplyDeleteI was so surprised to read about Magdalena's passing this morning. I cried for over an hour and still tear up every time I think about her, but I know that the grief that my heart feels is nowhere near what you guys are feeling. Just know that she touched my life and so many others! As weird as it may seem, I think all of us in "blogland" loved her in our own way and we will be grieving with you. God hold you close as he is holding Magdalena close in his arms right this very moment!
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. I ran across your blog a few months ago and check it every day to see how your precious angel was doing. Even now my eyes are tearing up so I know I have no comprehesion of what you are going through. I wanted to let you know that though her time here was short, she touched my life everyday that I read your blog and I know that touch will stay with me all of my life. Thank you for sharing your blessing with me! I will always remember Magdalena.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your story and your sweet baby girls story for awhile now. My heart sank when I saw she had passed. I look at the pictures of her cuddling with you guys and mimi and I feel a loss so I cannot imagine what you are going through. I can't imagine missing that baby smell (i have a 9 month old). My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that your precious child has touched so many lives, more than many of us adults can claim.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry for your loss. My heart just hurts for you. I have read your blog for some time now. Found you after losing my Madeline last year to T18. I know your pain and I will pray for you.
ReplyDeleteMandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
I am so sad to hear this. You and your families are in my prayers.
ReplyDelete-Hannah West
I'm so sorry for your loss! I can only imagine how much this must hurt. I pray for strength, healing and the peace that passes understanding!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for the loss of your sweet little girl.
ReplyDelete~kasie
Im so sorry! My heart just sank when I came to check in on Sweet Magdalena as I did daily. Im praying for you and your family.She was a brave little girl and faught extremely hard. She was here to show all of us the work of God. She is a miracle. My love and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletejen S,
I want to send this to you so that you can know that you are not alone in your grief.
ReplyDeleteMy baby Rachel lived only 3 short days with Trisome 18.
I miss her so much, but the Lord is seeing me through this valley in my life.
If you want to read my personal feelings and emotions please visit my blog..www.rachelgrapes.blogspot.com
I pray that it will be a blessing to you and your family.
In Him,
Rachels Mom, Barb
My heart breaks for you! May the Lord be with you in a special way as you travel this path.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing little angel Jesus welcomed into His arms today. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you and praying for you all day. Thank you for sharing Magdalena's light with the world.
ReplyDelete"I am standing at the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud, just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. . . . And just at the moment when someone at my side says: 'There, she is gone!' there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: 'Here she comes!'" Henry van Dyke
I have followed your blog for some time, and every time I opened it I prayed that this post would not be there. I am so saddened by your loss. Although I don't know you, you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteNo words are adequate. I am praying.
ReplyDeleteChrista in NC
I have read your blog for weeks now and have never commented. When I saw this post my heart sank I can't imagine your loss. It was VERY evident how much Magdalena was loved and I am so sorry for you and your family. I will continue to pray for peace during this time. You, Magdalena and your family will continue to be in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteMagdalena was such an encouragement to me! I have followed your blog for a while now. I have even shared Magdalena's story with my high school students as I try to tell them they are never too small or too young to make a difference!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your miracle with us!
Ashley Godwin
Oh, I am so sorry. I have been following your blog and was so shocked to read this! You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it, I am so sorry!
ReplyDeleteGod bless that sweet baby. praying...
ReplyDeleteNoah and Julie, my heart is broken for you today as you say goodbye to a precious little girl. I loved getting to know Magdalena through your blog and will miss "seeing" her grow. My prayers are certainly with you right now, and I am so grateful that we share the blessed hope of seeing Magdalena again one day soon. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about precious Magdalena. Please know there any many arms reaching out to hold you in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteJesus lives and so shall I!
ReplyDeleteDeath, they sting is gone forever.
He who deigned for me to die
Lives! The bonds of death to sever
He shall raise me from the dust!
Jesus is my hope and trust
No guilt in life, no fear in death:
This is the power of Christ in me.
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand!
I am praying for your family. Magdalena was truly a gift from God and such a blessing to so many. Thank you for sharing her with so many. I feel blessed!
ReplyDeleteMy heart weeps for you, but rejoices that we have such hope and joy in Jesus. Magdalena's earthly life is over, but now the real living begins: she is with Jesus! Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One highlight of each day for me is checking up on everyone blog. Your page gave us all hope and encouragement. You shared your life and your angel with us and we are forever grateful. You taught us to celebrate life!! Live each day for today because no one is promised tomorrow. Thank you for sharing sweet Magdalana with us. I was once told that everyone on Earth has a job, and when you complete that job, the Lord calls you home. At times, it may take years for someone to do what they were put here to do, and others no so much. Magdalena completed her task in 5 short but meaningful months. God Bless Her!! She is now where we all strive to be one day. My prayer for you is that you may remember and cherish your past but look forward to your future :) because one day you will be reunited and I can only imagine what it will be like. With love! The Neyland's
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry. I lift you all up in prayer.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you. I enjoyed Magdalena's life (via blog) immensely. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI lift you in prayer to our Heavenly Father and beseech Him for overflowing peace and strength for you, your family, and your friends.
I have followed your blog for months and would check in on Magdalena daily. When you posted the other day about "Reality" I was so sad because to tell you the truth I had forgot she was sick. I was just hoping it was a fluke the doctors got it wrong. When I saw you post my heart sank I am so sorry for you and your family. I know nothing anyone says can take your pain away but I just wanted to tell you that I think you and Noah are such great parents and Magdalena couldn't have picked better people to carry her through her journey. You constantly talked about how you wanted HER peace and comfort to come first and that is a true testament to your faith which has been such a blessing. Even though Magdalena is in a place we can only dream about I can imagine how you hurt for her so I will be praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this season and the years to come as you continue to share Magdalena's life and purpose.
ReplyDeleteI am so deeply sorry for you and will be praying. I lost my firstborn Shelby, but I could never put myself in your shoes. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteNo words can express the deep sadness I feel today. Magdalena Grace is truly an angel who has touched my life. I thank her family for sharing her and allowing her to change my life.
ReplyDeletePraying for comfort,
Love from California,
Nichole
I am so very sorry. I have followed Magdalena from the beginning, and my heart breaks for you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you in Hong Kong
ReplyDeleteOur hearts grieve with you.
ReplyDeleteWith love,
Brent, Noele, Anne and Lydia
May light perpetual shine upon Magdalena, and may the Comforter fill you with His grace and strength. There are fewer joys greater than having a child and no worse pain than losing one.
ReplyDeleteYour sweet baby girl is in the arms of Jesus...although hearts are breaking in those left behind. I have read your blog for months and each day I have been excited to see the new adventures of Magdalena and to see what a blessing her all to short life has been to soo many people. God used her in a mighty way as he has used the both of you.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are in my prayers as well as those in my church/community that have received the prayer request that I sent out.
Much love and prayers from Evans, Georgia....... Lara
I have been reading your blog and I just wanted to express my sincerest sympathies to your family. Your sweet girl touched my heart and I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDelete-- Kathleen
We love you Magdalena. We look foward to meeting with you again some day. We loved knowing you whilst you were down here with us. You are a superbe gal. Thank you for everything you taught us. You are perfect.
ReplyDeleteAlison
in France
My heart broke when I read this news. I was praying that your sweet baby would beat all the odds. Now I will be praying for your family through this incredibly hard time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Magdalena's beautiful life with all of us.
Julie and Noah-
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Magdalena Grace was such a blessing to my family. She touched so many people in her short life. I am praying for yall
Kristen King
I just checked on your sweet girl after a week of not being able to check up on her. I am heartbroken with you. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Magdalena Grace..thank you for sharing your life with us..praying for your Mommy and Daddy..
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that the Children's Ministry staff at Morrison Heights would like to send their love and prayers to you. We are sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for you every day. If their is anything we can do please let us know.
ReplyDeleteAnd then the cheering in Heaven began to lessen, and all was quite so everyone could hear.
ReplyDelete"Oh my beloved, was your earthly experience everything you hoped?"
"Oh yes Father," Magdalena answered breathlessly as she clung to her Heavenly Creator. "My life was so beautiful. I was showered in love and devotion, and celebrated by my parents every earthly minute. My story moved so many, and brought so many closer to You. I could not have asked for more. Thank you for my life Jesus, and thank you for my parents. I cannot wait to tell my brothers and sisters all about them, and what beautiful lives they will have on earth when it is their time. What blessings they will receive!"
Then the cheers and singing continued as all of Heaven rejoiced for the return on their Dear Little One, and for the gift of so many souls being brought closer to God.
You are in our prayers,
The Bond Family
Texas