Many of you know about little Tuesday. She was diagnosed with cancer at 18 months and recently she passed away. Her family has a blog where they so generously shared their amazing daughter's journey with all of us.
I wanted to share some beautiful photos of Tuesday and her family I found when I joined the Facebook Group: I Love Tuesday!
As a mother, I don't have the strength to grasp the grief this family is feeling right now. As much as I am hurting for them, I will never understand the pain they are enduring. I sit here feeling helpless because I want to do so much to ease their pain but how?
I remember the post Jessica shared before Tuesday went to the Lord. She posted a photo of her girls with cut out hearts on their sweet little heads. This memory brought her happiness though bittersweet. She said in her post that she appreciated all the support as she knew she would need to come back to it when things got hard, so our comments would help support and lift them up during a time when they need it the most.
That is why I am asking for your help. I live in Colorado and I am so moved by Tuesday and her family that I want to show my support. I want to represent those bloggers that cannot attend the service for Tuesday. I have made cutout hearts just like the ones in her post and I want to pass along your love and strength to the Whitt family.
In the center of each heart I will place a note, a quote, a poem, words of encouragement...whatever you send me. I want you to think back to a time when things were hard and you were at your lowest. What lifted your spirits? Was it a scripture? Maybe it was something a friend told you? Maybe you can't reflect on a difficult time for yourself but you want to offer words of encouragement. No matter what it is you say, as long as it is from the heart I know it will help encourage the Whitt family.
Please help me spread the word. I would love to bring a big box of hearts to the family on Saturday. I made a button if you want to post about it on your blog to gather as much strength and encouragement as possible in the next few days.
The button links back to this post. Please leave comments either here or through email. Don't forget to say who you are so I can sign your note. I will print them out and place each comment in the center of a heart in your name.
My email is dawnlight1976@msn.com
Thank you & please keep praying for Tuesday's family.
Also DiPaola Mommy has posted about this virtual "Wagie-Ride" for Tuesday
In honor of one of her favorite things, fellow bloggers who can't attend Tuesday's service are supporting her by having a "Wagie-ride" in her honor. If you don't have a wagon, go for a bike ride or a walk. If it's too cold, dance around indoors. Just spend time cherishing your children and doing something they love.
49 Cheap Peeps plunked in their two cents!:
words escape me..this is just wonderful. To know that you'll carry with you a tangeable piece of love from me to the Witt family is a gift beyond measure. I heart you Tam.. for so many reasons, this at the top of that long list. THANKS!
I have no words, you are doing a beautiful thing.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
This is a wonderful gesture.
"Hugs and Love"
I did not know about Tuesday until I stumbled upon her story today. My heart is truly broken for this precious and faithful family. When I lost my Noah, I took great comfort in knowing that this is NOT the end. They will be with their sweet Tuesday again one day and will never have to let her go! How blessed we are to have a loving Father in Heaven who carries us through these dark times.
Blessings and Prayers
~Amanda Scott
Hattiesburg, MS
This is an AWESOME idea!
Hebrews 13:2
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels unaware."
Thoughts and prayers
Jamie Hanna
Madison, WI
This is a beautiful thing you're doing, I'm sure it will mean so much to them. Thank you! I will be back when I come up with the right words to say..
You are so wonderful to do this!
"My love, thoughts and prayers are with your family. Tuesday is a beautiful child. Her spirit will always be with you"
Rebecca
http://crazylifewith4kids.blogspot.com/
What an amazing thing you're doing for this family.
I'm Audrey, from Barking Mad, and here's my note to the Whitts...
As we hold you up in prayer and love, I wanted to share with you a talk I had recently with Joshua.
Joshua is my son. He's 2. He lives in Heaven now...where he's been for the last several years. I asked him if he wouldn't mind hanging out with Tuesday up there, for a little while; making sure she got the hang of things and helping her figure out how to use her wings because St. Peter gets a little annoyed sometimes when the newbies fly into the pearly gates.
Jessica and Charley...as much as we hate being "those parents", the ones who have lost the most precious parts of our soul, we now also belong to an exclusive group of parents who have perfect guardian angels. For this I am sure.
Audrey
It is so wonderful that you are doing this!
To Tuesday's Family:
Matthew 11:28-30 (New International Version)
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
This too shall pass. God Bless!
Dear Witt Family~
My family's love and prayers are with your family.
The Elliotts@ Lions, Tigers, and Boys Oh My
What a great gesture! I stumbled upon their blog last week and my heart breaks for their family.
"Lots of hugs!
The Adey Family"
Wow! You are an amazing person. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do.
"My love and prayers are with all of you. YOur beautiful baby will live forever in your hearts."
Love Karin at poppingbubbles.wordpress.com
Wow! You are an amazing person. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do.
"My love and prayers are with all of you. YOur beautiful baby will live forever in your hearts."
Love Karin at poppingbubbles.wordpress.com
Thank you for giving me this chance to participate. I have been thinking about Tuesday since Friday.
Here is mine:
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you and Tuesday find peace.
Hugs
Vickie
http://www.vickiesscrapbookingandtidbits.blogspot.com
What a great idea!
Here's mine:
We are sending your entire family our hearts filled to the brim with love and caring. Please just dip into our strength whenever you need a little extra for yourself.
With love,
www.petalsyoga.blogspot.com
Thank you!!! I did not know what to do for this family!! Now I do! I will repost this info and share it with everyone I can!!
Thank you for doing this! Tuesdays family has been in my thoughts since I heard about her. I've posted a link to this post on my blog along with the button.
Here's mine:
Dear Whitt Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Tuesday will have a special place in all of our hearts.
Love,
Michaela at mamamichiesmusings.blogspot.com
My quote comes from my favorite little book (If YOu're Afraid of the Dark, Add One More Star to the Nigh): "If the sky fills with clouds, let the raid do your crying for a while." With much love, The Edrington Family
thanks for the beautiful gesture! I learned about Tuesday only days before she passed... and can't believe how much I came to care in a few days.
"my own peace at the loss of a child is still growing, in small bits and pieces... each time I see something beautiful in the world - I am reminded that it will be okay - that my loving Father in Heaven will take care of me and my baby - could there be more gentle and loving hands?"
-Tonya
What a wonderful thing you are doing....here's my note:
"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy."
Praying for you,
Leah
Just sent you an email. thank for doing this!!
May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you and your family during your time of loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Heidi, AZ
My family wishes you all the strength, love and peace we can offer.
Your Tuesday touched our hearts in so many ways.
Thank you for sharing her light with all of us.
Love,
The Romero Family, Temecula, CA
Thank you so much for doing this.
I would like Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace."
Pam Hoerauf
http://devotionaldaze.blogspot.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In His Grip, Tori C., Mountain View, CA
You are an amazing person... thank you.
I posted about this one my blog to help spread the word.
Again, thank you.
This is an amazing idea. I just emailed you.
I just wanted you to know that I copied the button over to my blog, but every time I copy the button code, and click on it on my blog, I get an error message. I don't know how to fix it.
It is a really wonderful initiative! I wrote about that on my blog.
Please give my message to Tuesday's family.
I will pray for you that the Lord give you strength in all the hugs you will receive, comfort in the eyes of your children, and peace in the sweet memories you have.
God bless you
Elodie @ Momelo's blog.
Wow, thank you for pulling this together for Tuesday's family! What joy and peace it will bring to them!
Whitt Family,
I can't imagine your pain and I won't pretend to tell you that I can. I didn't know Tuesday and I didn't come across your blog until after she went to Heaven, but her story touched me and I felt for you. Tuesday is a beautiful child who has inspired hundreds of others to keep fighting to find this cure for cancer. I promise that I will not give up trying to find a cure, in her honor.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, by doing so you've made me realize how precious people are and to hold them tight. Thank you Tuesday, Heaven is a brighter place since you've gone to live there.
Much love and support,
Kelsey Barr
Wow, it's so hard to think about what's preoccuppying my mind when you all keep making me cry for others! Thank you thank you thank you (more than - hopefully - you'll all ever know).
For Tuesday: I didn't pick up Tuesday's story until the post with the heart on her head. My heart wept as I read the words her mother so lovingly shared. (After that, I went back and read almost every post on the blog.) Then, I saw the video of her dancing to "Rumor in the Night." Again, my heart wept. I watched it again with the volume muted, and Dan Zane's "Shining Star" started to play in my heart. The song is my gift to Tuesday. You can find the lyrics here: http://www.danzanes.com/houseparty/song_star.shtml.
For the heart:
"Every time I see the word Tuesday, I will think of your beautiful little girl. My thoughts are with you - Kirrily (Melb. Australia)"
Thank you! Such a heartfelt thing you are doing - we lost our first baby girl just a month after she was born, she would have been 5 and starting school this year. What you're creating is a box of memories for this amazing family to cherish. I'm very humbled to be a part of that. Your button is now on my blog :)
I'll be sure to check back to your blog here to read how you went. You'll sure be busy making those hearts xx
This is simply amazing. Thank you for representing the whole blogosphere.
Your little angel
Flying upon her own wings
Beautiful Tuesday
Above us, she now sings.
- Colleen
Falls Church, VA
Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!
May the Lord bless you, may his face shine upon you, and may he lift you hearts during this sad time in you life!!! We are praying for you!!
~The Eis Family
This is a great thing you are doing for the Whitt family. Here is mine.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sorry for the pain that you feel. Know that God loves you and that He won't ever give you a trial that you can't handle. Your daughter has touched so many people in her short life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful idea. As a personal friend of the Whitt family, i know for certain they will be very moved by this beautiful gift.
It means the world to them that they have so much love and support.
~ Debi
What beautiful idea.
"Tuesday's child full of grace. We learned so much from her beauty and strength. Hugs.
Much love,
Heather, Ramon, Ryan, Amelia & Marissa"
What a wonderful thing you are doing. As a friend of Jess and her family, I know she will appreciate this gift. I remember when I first saw those pictures. Before cancer. It is, bittersweet. You can make a heart from four people here. 1 for Alisha Scott, Ryan Eadle, Clara Scott, and Chloe Scott, all from NB, Canada
"So far away from where you are--- this world has torn us a part--- I miss you. Standing underneath the stars as I wish you were here. I miss the years that were erased. I miss the way the sunshine would light up your face. I miss all the little things. I never thought that they'd mean everything to me. Yeah I miss you. And I wish you were here. I feel the beeting of your heart. I see the shadows of your face. Just know where ever you are. That I miss you... and I wish you... were here." ~~Lifehouse
Just know that you will hold your baby again. I believe that with all my heart.
Dear Whitt family,
Our prayers are with you. May God keep you and hold you close-- comforting you until one day when you and Tuesday are reunited in Heaven.
Love,
The Schofields
Dear Whitt Family,
I pray that God graces you with peace and surrounds you with love.
My family and I are praying for you.
God bless,
The Kramer Family
Massillon, Ohio
I put your button up yesterday on my blog but forgot to leave a comment for you to pass along. Thank you so much for doing this!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless, The Smith Family, Rochester, NY
What a brilliant idea to give the Whitts something tangible so they can feel how many prayers are with them.
To the Whitt Family -
Your darling daughter has touched so many souls that needed to be reminded of how fragile and precious life is. She is a gift who will be cherished and remembered by many who never even knew her. Our prayers are that you are surrounded by happy memories and that love and faith will lift you when you need it the most.
The Vandeman Family, LA, CA
We will never forget your precious Tuesday.
The Baldwin Family, Portland, OR
Your beautiful Tuesday touched our lives with her courage and lovely spirit. We will never forget her.
With Blessings,
The Smith Family
Sahuarita, AZ
If it's not too late to add one, I'd like to say, "My heart is breaking with yours. The love you have for your daughter has reminded me to show my love to my daughters every day. Thank you for sharing with us. Janis Smeltzer, Lancaster, Ohio"
I hope I am not too late, I somehow missed this.
Please pass on to them:
May the Lord bless you and keep you in the warmth of His heart and His grace. Tuesday's memory will always live in our hearts. Love and light form Cat (South Africa)
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