Saturday, August 8, 2009

We Love You Bridger

After his nearly year long battle, Bridger has decided to return home. Our special little guy gave us so much to be thankful for and proud of during his short time on Earth. Bridger will be sorely missed and always loved by all of his cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends and everyone else who had the pleasure of meeting this little fighter. We will be forever grateful for the time we were able to spend with Bridger, even if it was way too short. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Staci and Danny.

34 comments:

Leisa said...

I can't begin to express how I am feeling right now. Staci asked me to post on the blog that Bridger had passed away, I hope I did it justice. I know no details, just grief. Danny is on his way to Texas now. If I hear anymore and feel it is okay to post it I will.

Brenna said...

Staci & Danny, I just heard the news and am so sorry. I am so happy for the times that I had to spend with you guys and with sweet Bridger. He could always make me smile. I can't even find the right words right now. Please email me if you need anything or if you just need to talk. bjlthomas@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I have never commented but have followed your blog for quite some time. My heart aches for all of you. I will keep you in my prayers.

Denise

Liz Maile said...

I am so glad to have been able to meet Bridger and spend a little time with him and his amazing mom. Staci and Danny I know kind of what you are going through and how difficult this is-please, please let me know if I can do anything. You're entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. I love you guys.
Liz

Maura said...

There are no words...

Please just know I am here if there is anything you need.

Amy said...

Danny and Staci,

Our hearts go out to you during this sad time. We understand your pain and are willing to help in any way possible. Saying goodbye to your sweet child is such a difficult thing to do. I will pray for you both to experience the same peace that we have found as you walk this road together.

God Bless,
Amy Oldham-HopeKids (for all of us)

The Campbells said...

I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you must feel. My heart goes out to you guys. You have been and are in our thoughts and prayers. PLEASE let us know if we can help in anyway. Love you guys!

Anonymous said...

We are so very sorry. No, there are no words. My heart is broken for all of you and you are in my prayers. God be with you not only in the next few days, weeks and months, but always.

I like to believe Chelsea was there with her arms out when your beautiful baby boy passed over.

God Bless,
The Eskelson Family

The Simmons Family said...

I am so sorry. I don't know what you are going through, I can only imagine. My heart is hurting for you both. We kind of always know that tomorrow is not guaranteed, but these are our babies and it's just not fair. I will pray for you to feel comfort and peace. Bridger, you will be missed little buddy.

Deanna said...

Staci,

My heart sank just seeing the title of the post on my blogger roll and I had hoped it was for the wrong reason. I am so so sorry for you and for losing Bridger. He was such a sweetheart and I loved running into you and him and seeing his beautiful eyes and bright smile. Please know that though we have only talked a few short times I'm here if you need to talk. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Tara Baird said...

He will be greatly missed. He has touched so many lives in such a short period of time. I love you both and I love Bridger! He will always have a piece of my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always...
Love always
Tara

heatherfeather said...

Dear Danny and Staci, We are all very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are all thinking of you and love you both so very much. We will all carry a little bit of Bridger in our hearts, forever. He will be missed terribly, but never forgotten. We are so grateful for the time he had with all of us. All our love, Heather and family.

ang said...

That was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful little boy. It's amazing how one person could touch and bless so many lives. I will love him and miss him always. All of our love, deepest sorrow and sympathy, and forever prayers for Staci and Danny. We are here for you always.

Anonymous said...

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss.

Jill said...

I'm so stunned! My prayers are with you, Staci and Danny. I loved taking care of Bridger and was in awe of the love and support you gave him as parents. Take care. Love, Jill

g-ma-vicki said...

I am stunned. I know God has his own timing and things happen for a reason, but nothing on this earth or in the heavens can compare to a mother's and daddy's completely
unconditional love for their child. Ever since my Owen (Simmons)my grandson, and his momma, my daughter Andrea were given the challenge of a "heart" baby, I have come to love all the blog heart babes and their families. Someday we will understand the Lord's timing, but for now we grieve with you and try not to despair of the future our own family is facing. I do know he is your son FOREVER and in the Lord's time I hope we can meet your family when we are all united intact as families in the hereafter and that is a certainty.
Praying for your strength with all the faith, hope, and love I can muster up.
Vicki (Qwen's grandma)

The Dummfamily said...

Kevin and I are so sad to hear about your sweet little boy. I'm glad he was sent to such dedicated and loving parents during his short time here.

Anonymous said...

I've never posted anything on your blog, but I have been following Bridger's journey from the beginning. My heart is just broken for you both! I never got a chance to meet this sweet little boy, but the pictures show just how precious he was! Thank you Bridger for making your mom and dad so happy! I know he will be your forever angel and will be watching down on you and blessing you always!

Love you,
Angie Beck

shuggy said...

it's amazing how such a little person can make such an big impact on so many people. i hope you know how amazing you are for what you've done for your little boy. please let me know if there is anything you need.

Me said...

Dear Danny and Staci,
My heart is aching right now. I am so so sorry his story on earth is at a close. He is a celestial being. His eyes were wise beyond his years. Please know that we are mourning with you. I will pray for the spirit to be with you, I know that there are angels with you to hold you up at this most difficult time. I love you so much and I am so so sorry.
Hilary Cook

Nichole Smith said...

Sweet baby Bridger you will be forever missed.Danny&Staci I'm so sorry I love you guys so much and I pray for the comforting spirit to hold you up right now.I'll I know is that our Heavenly Father has so much faith in you and Danny that he sent one of his precious angels to be your son. What a testament to who you and Danny are,all my love and prayers

Anonymous said...

Dear Staci and Danny,
I am so sorry to hear about Bridger. He is such an amazing spirit and touched so many in his time on earth. You and he are loved beyond measure by so many. You are very blessed to have had such an amazing little boy even though it was for too short a time. I love you and my heart is with you.

Melissa McLane

Aaron said...

Danny & Staci,

We were so sorry to hear about Bridger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

Aaron & Sue

Kaidence's Mommy said...

I am heart broken to read about your loss. May the Lord be with you all. I have no doubt that Bridger is your little guy FOREVER and that YOU WILL see him again some day. I dont doubt that for a second and it it something that brings great peace. We are praying for you and the many days to come.

With HOpe, Faith and Love,
Shauntelle
Kaidence's Mommy

Austin Tolman said...

We are so sorry. Bridger touched so many people. Even people he had never met. I wish I could take the pain away. Always remember how great you guys are. You sacrificed everything for your son, and he always felt secure in your love. We love you guys.

Austin and Mariah

Rose Tapp said...

Dear Danny and Staci,

My heart breaks along with everyone elses. I am so sorry. I hope you will have peace and comfort knowing you did everything known to man to save that little boy. I know he knows how much you love him. You didn't leave a stone unturned to help Bridger. You were ALWAYS there for him. I love you and I am so sorry.

Love, grandma

Thekrogwoman said...

Staci and Danny,
I was stunned when I got on just now and saw the news. My heart goes out to you both and aches at the thought of what you must be feeling right now. I hope and pray that you may find peace that Bridger is home happy and healthy!!! You will see him again! Please know of my love for both of you!

Melissa said...

Staci & Danny,
I am so sorry that you cannot hold your little boy right now. There are no words to make all the pain less, but know others are thinking about you and praying for you. Please let us know when the funeral will be. May you be attended by angels during this tragic time.
Melissa Andrew - IHH Angel Liaison

nick said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you. You guys have been so strong I cant even imagine how hard this has been. He is in a better place.-Nick Stam

cici said...

That truly is the face of an Angel.
I hope you are feeling the peace that Bridger feels in Heaven.
God Bless you both

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Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Bridger was such a sweet boy...He is so lucky to have such wonderful parents! Our prayers are with you.

-Heather Pickett

Jennifer Reeves said...

I am so sorry for your loss! As I sit here I try to find words to express what my heart feels, and I just can't. It seems like Bridger was such a fighter and your pictures of him are adorable, you can see his personality and spirit in them.

Again, I'm so very sorry for the loss of little Bridger!

STRINGHAM FAMILY said...

I am So sorry. I have been reading your blog and hearing from Angie, and I just can't imagine what you are going through. All i can say is he is in a much better place and he will ALWAYS be with you. You will be with him again. I am so sorry and I can't tell you how much little Bridger has touched me personally in my life. He is one amazing person. I wish you luck and i hope you can know that things work out the way they are meant to.

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