tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post6109593901958355967..comments2023-11-11T00:44:20.900-08:00Comments on Bella's Blessings: October 12: A new Day +1?Bella's Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-83161089589148942642010-10-14T18:19:27.372-07:002010-10-14T18:19:27.372-07:00I am Deb's cousin and we met at Collin's b...I am Deb's cousin and we met at Collin's birthday party last Sunday. Deb shared a little of your story and I just started reading your blog this past week. <br /><br />I wanted to tell you how sorry I am that Bella passed away. I was going to say "how sorry I am for your loss" but it doesn't seem right since you've gained so much through your journey with her. Your strength and faith are incredible and so inspiring.<br /><br />When I read this post, I immediately recognized the couple (Brent & Dayna) in the pictures with you. Brent is the brother of my best friend, Elly. What a crazy small world this is!!<br /><br />I am thinking of you, Ang & Ali. May God continue to watch over you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Carrie Loebertmann<br />Albertville, MNUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18168494938893020071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-49364049394207753022010-10-14T00:07:21.003-07:002010-10-14T00:07:21.003-07:00I'm so sad that I was just introduced to amazi...I'm so sad that I was just introduced to amazing little Bella on the day she passed away via a link from one of my friends on facebook. So I have had a crash course in sweet little Bella from the day she was born until the day the Lord took her back home. I have to thank you for keeping a record from day one, what an amazing thing to have now and to have shared with the world. I have a 3 month old with Down Syndrome and a lot of medical problems (not as severe as Bella's) and reading your strength gives me strength to take on what might lay ahead for our family. Thank you for all you do and thank you for bringing Bella into this world. She has deeply touched my heart and my life forever and I can't wait to thank her when I see her in heaven. I have a 4 year old boy and an 18 month old little girl and I now think of Bella when I look at my little girl since they were so close in age, and it helps me treasure what's most important. Since I caught up on Bella's journey I have not been able to stop crying for you and for her, especially having a little girl the same age and an infant in and out of the hospital. Your journey really hit home to me and I thank you for sharing it. You guys are an amazing and incredible family. Oh, and those molds are phenomonal, what a wonderful treasure.<br /><br />I do have to be honest with you, at first I found myself judging you for doing the transplant on an already fragile little girl, and then I realized how ridiculous that was because of all the hard decisions you had to make EVERYDAY for her and how much you LOVED her was never in question. That was probably one of your harder decisions and I honestly did not get to read every single post, but I wanted to apologize for ever judging the path you had to take, especially never being on that path myself. After reading more and more posts, it's clear to me you had her best interests in mind. I'm so sorry for all that has happened, but I'm glad you had all that time with Bella that you did. What a blessing! <br /><br />You guys are in my heart and in my prayers.<br /><br />Jami Fergie <br />Tucson, AzThe Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990913785359083085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-83805265379595525022010-10-13T23:58:38.527-07:002010-10-13T23:58:38.527-07:00Hi Tim, Angelique and Ali -
I've been thinki...Hi Tim, Angelique and Ali - <br /><br />I've been thinking about and praying for you all, and again, no words can express my sorrow. I wish there was something I could do for you all from here - but I know that in the end prayer is far better than anything I could attempt! Praying for peace and daily encouragement for all of you. <br /><br />Love from TX,<br />Laura (for the Team)Laura Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701139472899714172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-46579492455616755942010-10-13T23:47:21.560-07:002010-10-13T23:47:21.560-07:00Your family is constantly in my thoughts. Thank y...Your family is constantly in my thoughts. Thank you so much for sharing these intense personal moments with us. I have read your previous post a number of times, because it is so beautiful, despite the incredible sadness of it. I will continue to lift you up in prayer. God bless you!Annalienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695828781625481890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-1657331492399888912010-10-13T22:59:52.415-07:002010-10-13T22:59:52.415-07:00I think about you guys and Bella all the time. Se...I think about you guys and Bella all the time. Sending lots of comfort and prayers your way. The casts are BEAUTIFUL. What a treasure. That picture of sweet Ali while she was sleeping is so precious. She will be your strength, as you will be hers. Please give Ang a hug from a fellow mommy. God night.<br />Jen from ColoradoJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-81133805584210913442010-10-13T21:44:34.049-07:002010-10-13T21:44:34.049-07:00l don't even know where to start.. all I can t...l don't even know where to start.. all I can think of to say is that your last two posts haven't made me cry, which is crazy because I cry every time I check in on Bella. But when Bella's heart stopped, the tone changed and now instead of tears, I feel a peace. Her death and your time with her was so beautiful. You are amazing. Really, I mean, I've been writing to Bella and saying she's amazing, and she IS, but now I realize, it's because of her remarkable parents. You are taking a moment of loss and pain and finding community and love and strength. You have tapped into a force so powerful, it could change the world. Wow. That's all I can really say. What an amazing way to celebrate your daughter's life. She's a gift for the entire world. Love always,<br />Emily<br />Ft Lauderdale, FLEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710118552915270569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-81685218674707742812010-10-13T21:34:42.655-07:002010-10-13T21:34:42.655-07:00Dear Tim, Ang and Ali,
You are a very strong famil...Dear Tim, Ang and Ali,<br />You are a very strong family that has had to endure something that most of us in our life time can never imagine living through. I can not even begin to imagine what you have gone through for the last 100 days but I can tell you that you have set an example that we can all only hope to emulate in our daily lives. I know that there will be days that you are not so sure and question why all of this has transpired but please remain strong as you have done everything just perfectly.<br /><br />Much love, thoughts and prayers from AZ. <br />Julie KingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-67892508411203000482010-10-13T21:20:34.392-07:002010-10-13T21:20:34.392-07:00the life casts are amazing. i'm so glad whoev...the life casts are amazing. i'm so glad whoever found them got them to you when they did. what a special thing to have.<br /><br />we love you both! thank you for your honesty, strength, and inspiration you provide through your blog. Bella could not have been blessed with more amazing parents than you and angelique, and with such an amazing sister. <br /><br />thank you for sharing bella with the rest of us. we're continuously sending thoughts and prayers your way. Are you planning on having a memorial celebration/service for her back in orange county? <br /><br />love, kristen and jamesTeam JKMPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359694836434076422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-1226000732136543482010-10-13T21:20:12.026-07:002010-10-13T21:20:12.026-07:00Just wanted you to know we think of you often thro...Just wanted you to know we think of you often throughout the day here. This quote hangs on a little plate at my parents.<br /><br />“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”<br /><br />Take care and much love -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-85864379965546890622010-10-13T21:07:51.396-07:002010-10-13T21:07:51.396-07:00I am praying for all of you, Bella has touched our...I am praying for all of you, Bella has touched our lives deeply. She is with Jesus, the mighty Healer. Love in Christ, Mary Chinn Valparaiso, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-20941635832559310502010-10-13T20:51:32.897-07:002010-10-13T20:51:32.897-07:00Dear Tim, Angelique and Ali:
I am so sorry for you...Dear Tim, Angelique and Ali:<br />I am so sorry for your great loss. May God hold you tightly and give you His peace as you live through these difficult times. Hold tight to God and to each other. You are so right that communication with each other is so important, keep sharing all that is Bella, her beauty and strength will live forever in your words and memories. Heaven has gained yet another beautiful, strong Butterfly. Thank you for all you have done to teach the world about EB and the search for a cure. With love from South Dakota. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-36370452020817965082010-10-13T20:48:03.000-07:002010-10-13T20:48:03.000-07:00Dear Bella,
Please enjoy heaven sweet butterfly a...Dear Bella, <br />Please enjoy heaven sweet butterfly angel. You can now run and play all without pain or fear. We miss you down here but thank you for all that you have done for this horrible disease and for fighting so hard and so long. <br /><br />Tim, Ang and Ali,<br />I feel like I know you. May God continue to bless you during these times. Thank you for sharing your daughter and your story. Please continue to treasure each precious moment and keep the wonderful perspective that you have. <br /><br />With much love, Jen Pham<br />(friend of Sam, Kezie and EJ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-20445439820629010352010-10-13T20:31:25.013-07:002010-10-13T20:31:25.013-07:00Dearest Ringgold family. Our hearts and prayers go...Dearest Ringgold family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you from California. May God bless you richly for sharing your story, your Bella with us all on this blog. Bella's life and story will go on!! May i share her picture- the one at the top of Oct 11- part 2 at an EB fundraiser and awareness day here?? <br />With love and prayer, from Lesley (Mom to Christina ebdm)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-35472079670293045302010-10-13T20:22:40.733-07:002010-10-13T20:22:40.733-07:00The casts are simply amazing! Wow. I found mysel...The casts are simply amazing! Wow. I found myself looking at my own daughters hand while I held it in mine as I thought of you, Ang, Ali and Bella.<br /><br />Bella has not been far from my thoughts at all times the past couple days. The tears come as something triggers them unexpectedly. Yesterday afternoon as I was mowing my thoughts turned to Bella and I started to talk to her in my head. Then I caught a glance of the sky as the sun was setting. The sun was hitting a cloud and it made the cloud look more like a rainbow. It was the most amazing thing...then I knew...it was Bella. She is painting the sky as the sun sets and she is doing an amazing job of it too!<br /><br />Love to all...and kisses for Ali.<br /><br />Denise WIDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295097495507100702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-44995551768239703392010-10-13T19:43:47.217-07:002010-10-13T19:43:47.217-07:00Tim,
You are such a role model, thank you for shar...Tim,<br />You are such a role model, thank you for sharing Bella with us. I pray that God continues to bless you and your family. You and your amazing family are in our prayersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-84734358973739786752010-10-13T19:37:36.423-07:002010-10-13T19:37:36.423-07:00I am sorry I don't post a comment more often I...I am sorry I don't post a comment more often I check for updates on your blog several times throughout the day. I just look at all the pictures of sweet Bella and your whole family and it just brings me to tears. <br /><br />In one hand it seems so unfair and then when I think again I think how lucky Bella is. She is laughing, playing and is PAIN FREE, she is dancing and catching all the butterflies for sure. It almost seems selfish for me to think she should still be here struggling here on earth.<br /><br />Bella now can say "yeah I had this skin condition and one day my mommy and daddy brought me to the hospital and then I got to go to heaven and not have any more owies. My mommy and daddy are awesome for loving me so much! I can't wait for them to come play with me!"<br /><br />I don't know you personally but I love you and I cry for you and most importantly I pray for you!!!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267879622232096533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-40889887895850008302010-10-13T19:00:45.397-07:002010-10-13T19:00:45.397-07:00Bella, we're all still thinking about you and ...Bella, we're all still thinking about you and all the lessons you have taught us. I just wanted your family to know now that everybody who learned about you and all who knew you are still keeping you close. <br /><br />The casts you made with your family are lovely- truly remarkable (rings and all). <br /><br />I will miss you Bella, but I know your family will do amazing things with your life. <br /><br />I will order your book for the holidays; I know your Daddy probably has some amazing things to share there too.<br /><br />With love,<br />The JordansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-49912157778728513422010-10-13T18:55:31.230-07:002010-10-13T18:55:31.230-07:00Tim, Ang, and Ali,
I am so saddened by the loss of...Tim, Ang, and Ali,<br />I am so saddened by the loss of sweet Bella! She was such an amazing, strong little girl. Such an inspiration to all who "knew" her. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers constantly and will continue to be in the coming months. Thank you for sharing Bella with us. I feel blessed to be witness to her journey. May God bless you and hold you close in comfort!<br />With much love and many hugs,<br />Becky (a mommy in Virginia Beach, VA)Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-30868023645116303412010-10-13T18:41:32.444-07:002010-10-13T18:41:32.444-07:00Tim, Angelique, & Ali...
Words cannot explain...Tim, Angelique, & Ali...<br /><br />Words cannot explain how so very sorry I am about Bella's passing. I am praying for a peace that passes ALL understanding for the three of you. Please be comforted by the fact that Bella is no longer in any pain or discomfort for the first time in her entire life. She lived a BEAUTIFUL life!<br /><br />My journey with Bella began in July, post transplant. She has touched my life for the better, and for that, I am eternally grateful for your sweet Anabella!<br /><br />"What a mighty and creatively loving God we serve. He allows us to know GREAT pain, so that we can know greater pleasure of trading it in for purpose." ~Matt Hammitt from Sanctus Real. I read this quote last night and I felt our LORD leading me to share it with you. For whatever reason, Bella was born with EB. There IS a purpose for Bella's life and her legacy will live with me FOREVER!<br /><br />Bella had become a part of my morning "routine," and I will miss being able to read about you baby girl. Like another posters have said, I am mourning for Bella. But, more than anything, I am praising God for allowing me to journey along with your terrific family. I have hit a "rough patch" with my faith the past couple of months and Bella has made me draw close to God. I was praying and praying for a complete healing for Bella and that my friend, she received. God knew that Bella's life purpose was completed and it was time for her to return home. Now, I am praying that God would grant me the faith that Ali has. From one big sister to another, Ali is one awesome chick! She has completely amazed me and I am proud to call her (and her amazing parents) my hero! :)<br /><br />Please, please let your "prayer warriors" know if and when you all need anything!<br /><br />God Bless Tim, Angelique, Ali, and Angel Bella!<br /><br />Megan from West VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-5854283437007123142010-10-13T18:29:48.721-07:002010-10-13T18:29:48.721-07:00Tim,
That line you wrote about being able 'to...Tim,<br /><br />That line you wrote about being able 'to hold her for so long at long last', that's the line that broke my heart and put it back together in the seconds it took me to read the words. Those words are poetry, condensing the unthinkably awful and the ineffably glorious into a single line.<br /><br />Your words are, as always, a lot like the daughter you have described so movingly as the months have passed - your words are strong, bright and clear. Like Miss B.<br /><br />Yesterday, before I read your late post, I was standing doing boring chores in the supermarket, staring at crackers actually, when I suddenly had a thought of you and your first day without Bella. The air felt thinner instantly. I felt disorientated and confused and a little lost - all these feeling for a person who I had never met.<br /><br />Except that I have met her. Through your words. All of us here have met Bella. And Ali (oh, what a girl) and Ang (oh, what a woman) and the wordsmith himself, the man who has made it all so clear and honest and uplifting, even during the darkest hours.<br /><br />I wish I could package fondness and send all I have to all of you,<br /><br />JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-46591094021228102692010-10-13T18:28:09.438-07:002010-10-13T18:28:09.438-07:00From one of the many healthcare providers who met ...From one of the many healthcare providers who met Bella along her journey.... I want to thank you and Bella for being great teachers. It was an honor that our paths crossed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-22202665395867352122010-10-13T18:08:45.210-07:002010-10-13T18:08:45.210-07:00The casts are so beautiful. It's so amazing a...The casts are so beautiful. It's so amazing all the positive you found in this experience. Praying for your beautiful family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-65192121904223010302010-10-13T17:48:45.931-07:002010-10-13T17:48:45.931-07:00Tim, Ang, Ali - your strength is amazing, a total ...Tim, Ang, Ali - your strength is amazing, a total inspiration. You are constantly in my thoughts today. **HUGS**<br /><br />Dawn BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-57088025866605859622010-10-13T17:12:37.131-07:002010-10-13T17:12:37.131-07:00Thank you for sharing from your hearts today. Ble...Thank you for sharing from your hearts today. Blessings.goodie girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592952274539743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-19324951453252035712010-10-13T17:10:47.343-07:002010-10-13T17:10:47.343-07:00I don't know what to say other than I am so, s...I don't know what to say other than I am so, so, so sorry. You and your family are an inspiration and I can't help but think how incredible is is that Bella was able to touch so many lives around the world.Melissa, Ryan, Everest and Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875587141651383301noreply@blogger.com