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Post by samanthajosmom_12 on Apr 15, 2004 21:29:13 GMT -5
oh janis! i am sitting here crying while reading your posting. my heart aches for you and your family. please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. sue
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Post by DereksMom on Apr 15, 2004 22:15:15 GMT -5
Janis,
Im so sorry to hear about the newest angel. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Allison
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Post by donnita on Apr 15, 2004 23:04:37 GMT -5
Janis, I am so sorry. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Donnita
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Post by TriciaF on Apr 15, 2004 23:57:37 GMT -5
Janis, Words fail me. My tears and prayers are with you now. I pray for peace in your heart and for a day when your first thoughts of Cariana will not be of loss and heartache, but joy and blessed memories. Life can be so cruel and yet so sweet. You have suffered with her and yet known a love so pure that not to have known it would be unthinkable. Lean on those who love you. With love ~Tricia
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Post by laurasnowbird on Apr 16, 2004 0:22:08 GMT -5
Janis,
I read your post early this morning, when I was still flush with excitement over the fun party we had yesterday for my daughter Victoria's sixth birthday. Until this morning, I took that birthday for granted, and simply expected that those birthdays, hers, Nick's and Ethan's would come each year. I am reminded how fragile life is, and how we should cherish each and every day with the people we love.
I did as you asked today, and hugged my kids all day. It is a rare day that I spend doing WHATEVER they want, without a thought for all the other things that need to be done. In fact, I don't believe I can remember a day where I let EVERYTHING go and concentrated solely on my babies (Even my 17 year old is still my baby!) Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all made, but every dish sat in the sink, the phone went unanswered, and not a toy was picked up. The words "in a minute" or "later" never left my lips today, and I know they enjoyed this day as much as I did. I would like to thank you for that, and for sharing your story, your strength and your pain with all of us.
I hope knowing that we are all praying for you eases your pain in some small measure, but I confess I can't begin to fathom the depth of your pain. My husband and I both cried for your loss today - for all the challenges that Ethan has brought to our life, the gifts he has given us in return are immeasurable and priceless. We will continue to pray, for comfort for your family and relief for your pain. I am relieved that Cariana's pain is at an end, and that she has returned home to the angels. I know that Cariana is cuddled in our Lord's arms right now, and he is gazing down at her marveling at her beauty.
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Post by mollysmomma on Apr 16, 2004 7:19:27 GMT -5
NOT FAIR DAMMIT!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr with EVERYTHING else we have to deal with...it just NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so angry and sad and FRUSTRATED...i hate it when i just cannot do ANYTHING to rectify!! i cant make you feel better...i cant pray hard enough...GODDDDDDDDDD!! oh god...i am so sorry....so very sorry...
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Post by nelle13 on Apr 16, 2004 9:20:56 GMT -5
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies.
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Post by Jackie on Apr 16, 2004 9:37:05 GMT -5
I got the following email yesterday from Janis...hope she doesnt mind me sharing it....I also talked with Michelle Mc yesterday about setting up some sort of memorial that would enhance the Uno site in Carianas memory...but she hasnt apparently had time to get back to this yet....so I will post what Janis and Davids wishes are here...and then if Michelle has an idea...you who want to do something...might have to make a choice.
Jackie
********************************** As I sit here writing to you all I can hardly believe that Cariana is really gone and not just in the hospital...it just seems so unfair, it is beyond words...but we have had to go on and we spent the day making arrangements which is what I know many people are waiting to hear about, so here it is: There will be a visitation/rosary at Dave's church (St. Anne's) on Saturday night at 7:30. The memorial service will be Sunday at 5:00 pm at First Presbyterian church with food in the dining room after the service. We will be showing a DVD in the dining room with pictures of Cariana's life, set to the music "To Where You Are" by Josh Groban (if you are not familiar with this song and cannot come to the service, you should try to get ahold of it and hear this song...it is as if it was written just for Cariana.) We have some wonderful friends who have already given all the flowers for the services, so if anyone wants to send anything we are requesting donations to the Cariana Gonzales Memorial Fund which was set up today at First National Bank of Santa Fe. All donations will be collected and then given to the UNM Pediatric Oncology unit to help them care for other children with cancer. All this information will also be in the newspaper tomorrow and Saturday. Take care Love, Jan
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Post by angela2 on Apr 16, 2004 10:49:23 GMT -5
Janis,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Brandon is almost exactly the same age as Cariana and I cannot even imagine your pain. May God give you strength.
Angela
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Post by Debbie on Apr 16, 2004 14:16:30 GMT -5
Janis,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayer's and thought's. How sad you and your family must be.
Debbie
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Post by christina on Apr 16, 2004 14:59:57 GMT -5
I am new to this board so I never got a chance to meet your beautiful daughter, but I've learned a lot about her in the past day just reading prior posts.
My heart and all my prayers go out to you and your family. I can't even begin to fathom what you must be going through. May she fianlly be at peace.
With Heartfelt Sympathy, The Mahaney family Christina, Gary, Preston (5 DS), Grant (9 months)
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Post by Mary_L. on Apr 16, 2004 16:10:49 GMT -5
Janis~I am so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine what you must be going through. You are in our prayers. Mary L.
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Post by Shelley on Apr 16, 2004 20:54:38 GMT -5
Janis, I am so very very sorry for your loss. As I sit here reading your post the tears are just rolling down my face. I just cannot imagine what you are going through and god I hope I never find out. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hugs, Hugs and more Hugs, Shelley and Family
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Post by Annie S on Apr 17, 2004 11:38:55 GMT -5
Oh Janis I wish there were words to help ....I know that she was an angel among us...she will always be near...Love Annie S
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Post by YoshsMom on Apr 17, 2004 20:29:00 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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